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I recently bumped into an elderly woman in the parking lot of my condo. No police report was made, can I be sued?
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Answered on September 02, 2012
You can be sued. The elderly women would be required to prove your negligence. (i.e., that you failed to exercise reasonable care in bumping into...
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My wife pushed me off the porch, cut my foot and i get arrested and she wont quit contacting me?
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Answered on September 02, 2012
If the case is this week the DA probably will not go forward. If it does go forward then it is unlikely the state will prevail because of the...
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Me and another person were arrested for delivery of cocaine because police claim they saw a transaction but found no drugs
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Answered on September 02, 2012
It's going to be very hard for the state to make its case if there were no drugs seized, and no evidence of a drug transaction.
County to county transfer of house arrest in PA (electronic monitoring & in home breath tester) Lehigh to York
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Answered on September 02, 2012
It sounds like you have good reasons to approve the transfer. Get a lawyer to make your case for you in court. They can fully evaluate your case...
Dry cleaner loses clothes; theft? Criminal.
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Answered on September 02, 2012
This is absolutely not theft. Theft requires a specific intent. To make this a criminal matter you would have to prove your cleaner INTENDED to...
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What will happen to me when I go to court?
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Answered on September 02, 2012
Hire the best lawyer you can find immediately. You are going to have to answer to your probation officer for your new charges. You may be sent to...
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Friday night I was arrested for domestic violence.
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Answered on September 02, 2012
Speak to a lawyer ASAP. In my experience most frivolous DV cases do not go forward. The complainant often decides not to testify.
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How long dose it normally take to see a judge after being arrested?
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Answered on September 02, 2012
In most jurisdictions there is a requirement to be brought before a judge within 48 hours. Exceptional circumstances would justify a longer period.
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Lying on my boyfriend and he's facing 25 yrs
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Answered on September 02, 2012
Go to the DA and request to have the charges withdrawn. Show up at court and tell the Judge you do not wish to continue the case. You probably do...
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Can a State Trooper pull you over and demand you to bring someone who deals drugs in exchange for arresting you?
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Answered on September 02, 2012
You should avoid speaking with an officer after an arrest altogether. Get in touch with your attorney.
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