Questions answered by Geoffrey David Hood

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Should I rely on what the lawyers office is telling me or what the docket on the computer is stating?

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

I think you should rely on the computer. There would be no reason for an active bench warrant unless you missed a hearing.

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What are my options?

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

I think my colleagues are correct; you need to hire a lawyer right away. The initial charging paperwork always says 1st offense but the actual...

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Do we have a case?

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 11, 2015

This is not a criminal defense question. I have changed the subject matter. Hopefully you will get some help.

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Can a Pennsylvania conviction be nullified if I never signed a written guilty plea but it was actually signed by judge's staff?

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 10, 2015

If your case occurred in Bucks County, they did not use written colloquy forms. At that time, oral colloquies of all defendants pleading guilty in...

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What should I expect on my court date? Will a DUI charge be added during court for the smell? Will I loose my license ?

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 08, 2015

You should hire a lawyer to represent you for these charges. You won't have a DUI charge added because the officer would've needed to take you for...

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Pardons and Expungements/Sealed

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 08, 2015

You can file a petition to expunge the record of charges that were nol pressed. With regard to the misdemeanor convictions, there is legislation...

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How do I go about getting an early termination? Do I have to be physically in Texas or can i do this in PA?

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You can only have your Texas probation terminated early in Texas. PA is only doing courtesy supervision.

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Why would a guilty plea court be schuduled when the accused is innocent and intends to fight the false charges

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 05, 2015

The court may schedule the case to find out what the defendant plans to do. Then it will be set for a trial date if the defendant chooses to have a...

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Does this indicate a yes or no from the sentencing judge? If early release was granted, would she already be out? I am concerned

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

It sounds like the petition was filed on 12-1 and mailed out to the various parties on 12-4. The judge could choose to hold a hearing or rule on...

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Mandatory minimum can accepting responsibility reduce the time and minor role an plea bargaining

Geoffrey's answer | Answered on November 23, 2015

If you are asking about mandatory minimum sentences, then the answer is that a plea bargain can't be less than the mandatory minimum sentence....

Geoffrey David Hood's Answers (1012)

Should I rely on what the lawyers office is telling me or what the docket on the computer is stating?

What are my options?

Do we have a case?

Can a Pennsylvania conviction be nullified if I never signed a written guilty plea but it was actually signed by judge's staff?

What should I expect on my court date? Will a DUI charge be added during court for the smell? Will I loose my license ?

Pardons and Expungements/Sealed

How do I go about getting an early termination? Do I have to be physically in Texas or can i do this in PA?

Why would a guilty plea court be schuduled when the accused is innocent and intends to fight the false charges

Does this indicate a yes or no from the sentencing judge? If early release was granted, would she already be out? I am concerned

Mandatory minimum can accepting responsibility reduce the time and minor role an plea bargaining