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Burglary

William's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

I am in complete agreement with Attorney Myshin. Far more information is needed to respond to a question about likely sentencing outcomes. More...

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Friend gave me jewelry, i sold it, now friend filed police report for stolen jewelry. can i be arrested

William's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

The short answer to your question is YES. Criminal cases are filed based on information gathered in an investigation. If the information your...

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I Had a case back in 1994 for a bad check , guilty plea Probation. Now i find out after all this time there is a fine of 1,500.

William's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

You need to talk with a local attorney about this matter. $1500 seems very high as a fine; it may instead represent restitution for the bad check....

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Can the DA reopen a robbery case from 1986? or has the statue of limitations run out.

William's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

I agree with Mr. Keller. No new charges can be brought at this late date, but information that tends to show that someone was wrongfully convicted...

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I got arrested for being drunk in public and lewd behavior. I was RORed, what's my best course of action.

William's answer | Answered on April 08, 2013

I absolutely agree with Mr. Keller. Your "next course of action" should be retaining competent criminal defense counsel for the express purpose of...

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Should he get a lawyer for detainers or new misdemeanor charges that are likely to get dropped

William's answer | Answered on April 08, 2013

I agree with the advice you have received so far. If money for legal fees is limited, then focus on representation on the new charges first, then...

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Is it possible to have multiple DUIs expunged from your criminal background?

William's answer | Answered on April 08, 2013

Mr. Keller is correct. A DUI that you successfully completed ARD for is eligible for expungement. Convictions for anything more serious than a...

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Will I get jail time?

William's answer | Answered on April 08, 2013

I agree completely with Me. Keller. You need to seek the help of a good criminal defense attorney. You are not looking at jail time, but there are...

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Will my husband be granted a new judge if the one who sentenced him is unavailable for a Gagnon 2 hearing?

William's answer | Answered on April 07, 2013

That will depend upon how long the original sentencing judge is off the bench. I would not expect the judge's tragic loss to be long enough to...

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What should I filed to get a charge drop,because the victim didn't give enough evidence to push it over.

William's answer | Answered on April 07, 2013

This forum is not an accredited law school nor is it a DIY class on criminal defense offered at Home Depot. Our purpose is not to facilitate the...

William A. Jones Jr.'s Answers (5228)

Burglary

Friend gave me jewelry, i sold it, now friend filed police report for stolen jewelry. can i be arrested

I Had a case back in 1994 for a bad check , guilty plea Probation. Now i find out after all this time there is a fine of 1,500.

Can the DA reopen a robbery case from 1986? or has the statue of limitations run out.

I got arrested for being drunk in public and lewd behavior. I was RORed, what's my best course of action.

Should he get a lawyer for detainers or new misdemeanor charges that are likely to get dropped

Is it possible to have multiple DUIs expunged from your criminal background?

Will I get jail time?

Will my husband be granted a new judge if the one who sentenced him is unavailable for a Gagnon 2 hearing?

What should I filed to get a charge drop,because the victim didn't give enough evidence to push it over.