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Is it too late to file charged killed 12/16/10

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

Sure, if the Commonwealth has a suspect There is no SOL in homicide cases in Pennsylvania. Nothing would bar prosecution. If an arrest has not...

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Do judges do anything on motion to reconsider their judgement or is it just a formality for appeal ?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

It often depends upon the Judge and if there is a good reason to reconsider. I do not know anything about your case, therefore I would advise you...

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What is he facing in time?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

I believe the middle of the guidelines, with the deadly weapon enhancement, for the aggravated assault alone would be approximately 4 years with...

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Can I get a class 1 misdermener reduced?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

How long ago were you convicted? If you are still within the time period to appeal, you can file an appeal and see if it can get overturned. ...

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A client of mines have sme papers for an appeal for her son you was accused of murder.Several things are not documented.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

You are not going to find someone to do this pro bono. In regards to her fear of attorneys, there is never a guarantee when an attorney is hired...

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If the higher court upheld the lower courts decision. Does this mean that the original order must immediately be followed.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

Yes, although the answer it is a little more complicated than this and there are some caveats.

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The defendant is appealing a civil case we won. If he loses again, can he appeal again? If we lose, can we appeal?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

It depends where you started this case. More would need to be known regarding this matter. What court was the case originally heard in?

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I'm charged with 3rd offense driving on suspended for DUI, how likely am I to receive alternative sentencing other than prison?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

Since you have an attorney already, no one else should be answering this question. Your desire to get treatment is important because you do have a...

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Is it likely to be convicted of possession of firearms prohibited based on 1 witness saying they put a gun in your gf car trunk

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

I would not categorize it as likely, given the facts you presented. However, I do not like to give predictions without seeing everything. I...

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Someone used a our charge account at a gas station in the small town where we live. The amount is around $900 now.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

If you report it to the police, it is really up to them whether to pursue it-although they may allow you to express your opinion. I am very unsure...

Michael Lawrence Doyle's Answers (4074)

Is it too late to file charged killed 12/16/10

Do judges do anything on motion to reconsider their judgement or is it just a formality for appeal ?

What is he facing in time?

Can I get a class 1 misdermener reduced?

A client of mines have sme papers for an appeal for her son you was accused of murder.Several things are not documented.

If the higher court upheld the lower courts decision. Does this mean that the original order must immediately be followed.

The defendant is appealing a civil case we won. If he loses again, can he appeal again? If we lose, can we appeal?

I'm charged with 3rd offense driving on suspended for DUI, how likely am I to receive alternative sentencing other than prison?

Is it likely to be convicted of possession of firearms prohibited based on 1 witness saying they put a gun in your gf car trunk

Someone used a our charge account at a gas station in the small town where we live. The amount is around $900 now.