I recently had a private criminal complaint filed against me. Is a lawyer required & what should I expect on 4/13/15)
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Answered on March 29, 2015
Your friend filed a "private" criminal complaint because the District Attorney did not file it. If you qualify, a public defender may be appointed...
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Does this mean he will plead guilty?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
Without knowing the facts, none of us can tell you whether it's wise for your husband to plead guilty or fight his cases. However, it's not likely...
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Who should I contact to discover any evidence the prosecution has against me?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
Contact the DA's office, find out who's handling the case, and ask for discovery.
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What evidence do I need to fight this case?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
He is going to have to fight the case and, unfortunately, that means he'll be detained until he beats it. It sounds like the evidence is thin. A...
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I have a sort of comical question can i defend myself from a life threatening situation with someone elses legal gun
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Answered on December 11, 2014
The only potential legal problems I see are (1) are you allowed to possess a gun, or do you have prior convictions that make you unable to do so?...
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My boyfriend was recently released from prison on parole. He was violated, will he have to serve remainder of sentence?
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Answered on November 20, 2014
It depends on whether he was on state parole or county parole. It he was serving a state sentence and has 18 months to go, the technical violation...
Can someone get in trouble when on probation at a party that got busted even though they're sober
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Answered on November 20, 2014
It depends on your back judge and PO and what they care about. Unless you have a curfew or are supposed to stay away from anyone who's drinking, it...
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Is a PA summary conviction appeal case for traffic citation considered to be a "criminal" case in definition?
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Answered on November 20, 2014
No. It's not considered a criminal conviction, regardless of the court that handles it.
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I was accused of child abuse and all my background are clear and the judge ruled for the other side how can that be?
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Answered on September 02, 2014
The issue in terms of whether you can adopt your grand kids is what the judge felt was in the best interest of the kids. That may or may not be...
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Does "Probable Cause" constitute Subject Matter-Jurisdiction?
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Answered on September 02, 2014
Huh? You're mixing apples and oranges here. Hopefully, if there is no "probable cause" in an arrest warrant, you/the defendant cannot be found...
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