Is there a way to legally decline or avoid a fingerprinted under arrest when you know you’re innocent and that is the only reaso
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Answered on November 10, 2021
If you do not cooperate and allow yourself to be fingerprinted, you may be charged with a separate offense: obstruction of justice. Talk to a...
Probation violation with suspended sentence… capias issued… commenced by reinstatement
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Answered on November 10, 2021
The capias was issued because of the probation violation: being found guilty of a separate offense in 2018 while on probation. How much jail time...
Do I have to serve my all my home confinement when I was released from prison?
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Answered on November 04, 2021
As a general rule, you must serve all of the time sentenced for home confinement. You need to have a good reason for any reduction (the...
Will I win a reckless driving case ?
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Answered on October 25, 2021
You need to worry about being found guilty of a crime - reckless driving. Unless the police officer saw everything, the other driver needs to...
Will i go to jail on my first court appearance ?
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Answered on October 25, 2021
You need to consult with, and preferably hire, a criminal defense attorney who practices in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. As long...
How to refuse to testify in court?
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Answered on October 25, 2021
Be careful. You could end up in jail for contempt of court if the judge orders you to answer a question, and you refuse to do so. Consult with...
How long do I have to wait to go back to Costco to ask to forgive us for shoplift and try to get a Membership again? Possible?
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Answered on October 22, 2021
Consider yourself fortunate that Costco did not call the police; you would have been charged with shoplifting. Stay away from Costco! It is...
Why would a bond hearing be continued instead of tonight?
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Answered on October 15, 2021
Whether or not bond is granted to a defendant is based upon the seriousness of the offense and whether the defendant has a history of not appearing...
My question is do I have a Defense against a misdemeanor shoplifting charge at Walmart involving the self checkout aisle
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Answered on October 06, 2021
You need to consult with and hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you in court. Discuss all possible defenses with the attorney. STOP...
First offense shoplifting value around $100. Will I get jail time?
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Answered on October 05, 2021
I will assume you are an adult. If the police were not called to the store, you may be in luck; you got away with only a warning. You would be...
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