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My 18yr old son was stopped & searched in a car & he had 9g of marijuana in his pocket, 1st offense. What should we expect ?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
Your son needs to stop talking to the police and speak to an attorney only! The police have one function in the criminal justice system - charge...
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Does the arresting officer need to show up to an administrative hearing the year after someone's sentence?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
If there is evidence that the officer must present at the hearing, the court will issue to him a subpoena. If your friend is simply returning to...
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Is expungment of record for 18.2-119 (trasspasing) grantable in Loudoun VA ?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with both of the prior responses. Any guilty finding of any kind is not eligible for to be expunged. In addition, if the trespassing...
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Slip and Fall in Fairfax County VA ??
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Answered on July 01, 2013
Virginia is one of just a few states (along with AL, MD, NC) and DC that still allow the defense of "contributory negligence." If the plaintiff in...
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Speeding ticket in Arlington VA ?! any chance of winning with this laser radar detector used by police?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
You should hire an attorney to develop a defense for you. The law does not say, "the speed limit is X, unless everyone else is speeding too". ...
How long should a dna test come back from a rape kit?
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Answered on June 30, 2013
I know you are anxious to get the results. Unfortunately this is an issue that we face (getting test results from state labs) in all areas of...
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"19 years old, what consequences am i looking at for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz and trespass?
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Answered on June 30, 2013
Both of the charges are misdemeanors (I don't believe they are gross misdemeanors). I believe the Nevada law for first offense marijuana is only a...
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Can I get the charges dismissed for a Class 1 Misdemeanor make false statements for unemployment benefits if I plea&pay the fine
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Answered on June 30, 2013
When you are pleading guilty, you are admitting to the judge that you have committed the crime for which you've been accused. You have very little...
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Charged wit petit larceny- dropped to disorderly conduct. After 5 years to prove good moral character, is citizenship possible
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Answered on June 30, 2013
You should speak to an immigration attorney. I've changed the topic of your question. You should receive some relevant responses.
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If a person was arrested for two separate incidents in Erie, PA, how long do they have to charge/arraign you?
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Answered on June 30, 2013
Re-post your question in Pennsylvania.
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