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Probation and drug test help?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

A key here is to avoid ingesting illegal drugs, to avoid eating priducts (for instance poppy seeds) that could cause a false positive, and to stay...

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Do I need to expose to a potential employer my criminal background and can they legally not hire me for any PBJs on my record?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Fortinately, a PBJ is not a conviction. Unfortunately, employer questions can end up asking if one has been charged with a crime, regardless of the...

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What do you think the outcome with be? Will I get locked up? Do I need to get a public defender for this?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

You do want to fully defend yourself, with a qualified lawyer. Even though poverty can be a defense to not timely paying court fines and...

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My unsupervised probation was revoked even though I serve my straight time

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Your title says your probation was revoked, but the rest of your question seems to say you have not yet been found in violation of probation....

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Hi I was wondering what this means?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Rather than restating whatbthebother responding lawyers already have said, hopefully the defendant has obtained a qualified lawyer by now. All...

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When my future employer ask if I had any alcohol related charge, do I say yes? or am I safe to say no.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Your inquiry is best answered by your meeting privately with a qualified lawyer and showing the lawyer your complete job application that asks...

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Will I be denied entry into Canada from Ukraine with a dismissed shoplifting charge?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Your question seems best asked to a qualified Canadian immigration lawyer. All the best to you. Jon

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Will I go to jail for my 1st probation violation?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

It is best that you address your question through a private consultation with a qualified lawyer. You can help write the answer to the question of...

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Can I be found guilty of VA 18.2-174.1 if i am in fact a EMT

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

You should consult with and hire a qualified lawyer. Among the matters you might discuss with your lawyer, is the requirement under this statute...

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What are the chances of winning a Habeas if your criminal defense attorney comes to court and admits he was ineffective?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 24, 2016

Winning relief on a claim of ineffective assistance of defense counsel in a criminal case, first requires proving deficient performance by counsel...

Jonathan L Katz's Answers (2913)

Probation and drug test help?

Do I need to expose to a potential employer my criminal background and can they legally not hire me for any PBJs on my record?

What do you think the outcome with be? Will I get locked up? Do I need to get a public defender for this?

My unsupervised probation was revoked even though I serve my straight time

Hi I was wondering what this means?

When my future employer ask if I had any alcohol related charge, do I say yes? or am I safe to say no.

Will I be denied entry into Canada from Ukraine with a dismissed shoplifting charge?

Will I go to jail for my 1st probation violation?

Can I be found guilty of VA 18.2-174.1 if i am in fact a EMT

What are the chances of winning a Habeas if your criminal defense attorney comes to court and admits he was ineffective?