Questions answered by Makan Shirafkan

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Hi dis my 2nd time getting caught driving on ah suspended license... Do u think they will lock me Up?

Makan's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

Doubt it. 2nd dos usually doesn't result in jail but will depend on your local jurisdiction and your record.

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I was offered a plea agreement in federal court for one count of theft of public property can i get diversion as well

Makan's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

We need more facts to really explore your options. I would not recommend you doing that in a public forum. Talk to your lawyer.

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Can the judge go back and add on to my probation after we both signed?

Makan's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

Need more specific facts. See a lawyer who can go and actually pull your file and review it. Most of the time judges act within their parameter and...

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What would be the best result for a first time offender of failure to stop Fel>1000. Noone was injured but apparently the

Makan's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

Talk to a lawyer asap. Many of these cases can be beaten due to lack of evidence. Most can be reduced to simple failure to report after an accident.

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What do I do?

Makan's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Contact a lawyer ASAP. You may be able to do a walk in and walk out so you take care of the warrant and yet not be inconvenienced too much.

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Citizenship application, convicted of a misdemeanor & given community service when i was 17, do i still need to disclose info?

Makan's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Yes. You must disclose it. The answer for "have ever been charged" yes. "Have you ever been convicted" will depend on what the final disposition...

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Do I need a criminal lawyer, or will this be laughed out of court?

Makan's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

You always need a lawyer to defend you in any case. I have seen many innocent people go to jail. Look at the news and you will find out that at...

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Is there any way that I would qualify for diversion/a way to keep a misdemeanor off my record.

Makan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Talk to a lawyer in your area. There is a chance you can get diversion or sometimes even continue the case and do some terms and come back and get...

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Is it possible for a defendant to plead guilty and be found not guilty? Also, Is it possible to plead nolo or guilty and then

Makan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

As mentioned that's deferred disposition and by definition it means the disposition or final finding of court is being deferred or delayed. However...

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Will my PO find out before I tell him?

Makan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Contact a lawyer and let him/her assess your case. Sometimes you may need to take a few steps to prepare the outside settings as your probation...

Makan Shirafkan's Answers (355)

Hi dis my 2nd time getting caught driving on ah suspended license... Do u think they will lock me Up?

I was offered a plea agreement in federal court for one count of theft of public property can i get diversion as well

Can the judge go back and add on to my probation after we both signed?

What would be the best result for a first time offender of failure to stop Fel>1000. Noone was injured but apparently the

What do I do?

Citizenship application, convicted of a misdemeanor & given community service when i was 17, do i still need to disclose info?

Do I need a criminal lawyer, or will this be laughed out of court?

Is there any way that I would qualify for diversion/a way to keep a misdemeanor off my record.

Is it possible for a defendant to plead guilty and be found not guilty? Also, Is it possible to plead nolo or guilty and then

Will my PO find out before I tell him?