Questions answered by Michael Lawrence Doyle

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Can it be ruled a suicide when a victim is shot in the head and a direct contact wound when there is no gun gas residue?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

You would probably need a gun expert to discuss it more. You may also benefit from discussing it more with the detectives that worked on your...

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I had a police investigator contact me about some stolen property.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

A recent Supreme Court case, less than 2 weeks ago, gnawed away at the fifth amendment. Although it would take a while to explain the case and its...

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What if someone was in the get away car while a robbery was taking place is there a jail sentence for that

Michael's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

If you are convicted as an accomplice, jail is the most likely outcome. It would be difficult for a judge or jury to believe that he did not know...

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Why is it when a man 6'6 300lbs beats up a mother in front of her children only considered harassment?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

What you described typically is not categorized as only harassment. The DA can amend it and very well may if you discuss this with them. A...

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How long does the law have to charge a person

Michael's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

It was within the statute of limitations. I am curious why they waited so long, that is rare in Philadelphia county unless identity was an issue. ...

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I am going on saturday to the place they call the farm which is not jail. For my 72 hours

Michael's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

I think using alcohol before you enter is extremely foolish. Further, if you feel that you need this to get through it, that is indicative of a...

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If an issue concerning prima fascia in a criminal case has been through all levels of the state courts can it be raised in the

Michael's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

I am a little confused in terms of where you are at procedurally. If there has been a new trial granted after a PCRA, he would then be retried on...

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Do I have a chance for case dismissal?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. This may very well be a winnable case. However, the chances of it being simply dismissed because it was only slightly...

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False Police Report

Michael's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

I agree with Mr. Regan. The prosecutor will most likely not throw the case out despite what you may see because in the vast majority of domestic...

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Can u raise a Martin v. Ryan 132 S.ct 1309 claim in a state pcr court in south Carolina

Michael's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

Not really. Post conviction relief is extremely complicated. You need to sit with an attorney to have this handled properly.

Michael Lawrence Doyle's Answers (4074)

Can it be ruled a suicide when a victim is shot in the head and a direct contact wound when there is no gun gas residue?

I had a police investigator contact me about some stolen property.

What if someone was in the get away car while a robbery was taking place is there a jail sentence for that

Why is it when a man 6'6 300lbs beats up a mother in front of her children only considered harassment?

How long does the law have to charge a person

I am going on saturday to the place they call the farm which is not jail. For my 72 hours

If an issue concerning prima fascia in a criminal case has been through all levels of the state courts can it be raised in the

Do I have a chance for case dismissal?

False Police Report

Can u raise a Martin v. Ryan 132 S.ct 1309 claim in a state pcr court in south Carolina