If someone plead guilty to a charge what is the likelihood that a post conviction hearing would benefit them?
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Answered on April 09, 2020
I agree with both Attorneys. Post-conviction proceedings are generally difficult for a variety of reasons. As the other Attorneys have also stated,...
How can a traffic stop lead to a possession charge when I didn't receive a traffic citation nor was the drugs found on me ?
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Answered on April 08, 2020
You experienced what is called a Whren stop based on the Supreme Court case Whren v. United States. A driver may be pulled over based on probable...
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Will I be arrested for not signing a summons during the lockdown?
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Answered on April 08, 2020
You should hire Counsel or seek a Public Defender to enter an appearance and, if need be, file a motion to recall and quash the warrant. Once an...
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If I wanted to do something with my partner would this cover it and not sound like I’m illegally coerced into it
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Answered on April 08, 2020
Coercion in forming a contract is only applicable when there is physical coercion or duress. For example: someone held a gun to your head...
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How can get a court appointed lawyer or find a pro bono lawyer during lockdown?
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Answered on April 08, 2020
You should have been asked by The Commissioner when you were booked (1) whether you wanted to request a preliminary hearing, which you said yes to...
Can a person with a parole violation in GA leave the state if they are homeless and unemployed during coronavirus?
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Answered on April 08, 2020
Maryland Attorneys cannot give advice interpreting Georgia law. Depending on the terms of his parole he may be able to leave the state with his...
Can I modify a 10 rnd mag into a 30 rnd mag or is that "manufacturing" which is illegal?
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Answered on April 07, 2020
I'm not sure what provision of the Maryland statutes you are referring to, but under Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-305 it is "Prohibited
(b) A person...
If in Florida can a False Statement of an arrest of the defendant be the basis for a Franks Hearing?
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Answered on April 06, 2020
I agree with Counsel above, a Franks motion is hard to establish as you the Defendant have the burden to show a knowingly false statement, not made...
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Can an probation officer find out if u moved if u fill out for the census in another state ?
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Answered on April 06, 2020
I agree with both Mr. Scherr and Mr. Helfand, additionally you should be cautious whether moving to another State would be grounds for a vop as Mr....
Can I get a 4th degree sex offense expunged?
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Answered on April 05, 2020
I agree with both Attorneys, you are eligible for expungement. Additionally, you will likely need to fill out a waiver form along with your...
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