Questions answered by James Donald Garrett

Archived

Help with domestic assault case?

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

You accepted the plea agreement and are expected to abide by the terms. If you fail to to as you agreed, you will face yet another criminal charge...

Archived

I was caught shoplifting at tjmaxx for a bag worth $149.99 i got a court date and this is a first time shoplifting

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

Sentencing depends on the charge and the facts and circumstances of the case. Talk to a criminal defense attorney in your area.

Archived

Can you get sentence reduction after serving 9 years on a 25 year sentence.

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

Was he found guilty or did he plead guilty? If he plead guilty and was sentenced according to his plea, you have very little chance of gaining...

Archived

Im 30 years and was caught shoplifting for a $149.99 i have court date and my first time

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

Sentencing depends on the charge and the facts and circumstances of the case. Talk to a criminal defense attorney in your area.

Archived

If a child does not live in the state that the alleged crime was committed, can he return home if charges have not been filed?

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

If he hasn't been charged with anything, he's free to go about his business. In juvenile matters, the officer must file the petitions with the...

Archived

Question: How can I prove to a Judge that the Judicial system is using my "Strawman".

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

I'm not sure what the heck you're talking about. Moreover, I don't see how the question fits under any of the tags you included with the question:...

Archived

What will happen if im called to court or even if im not?????

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

You have not committed forgery under Virginia law. The Virginia code requires a forgery to be "to the prejudice of another's right". You did not...

Archived

I am girl 19 year old and I am college. I worked in a store and I grabbed 400 dollars I have court 10 August it is my first

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

First off, you are charged with a felony. If you are convicted of a felony, I doubt you will qualify for any law enforcement employment, in...

Archived

I was recently charged with possession of marijuana is that a charge i can pled guilty to and pay fine or should i get a lawyer?

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

I have lost count of how many 30-, 40-, or 50-something year olds have called me and asked, "Attorney Garrett, how can I seal my record from when I...

Archived

Can you recommend a highly experienced and successful defense attourney specializing in federal law?

James's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

Is the case in Norfolk? I'd refer you to James Broccoletti, (757) 466-0750 / (800) 466-0753. You can Google his name. He's handled about every...

James Donald Garrett's Answers (1521)

Help with domestic assault case?

I was caught shoplifting at tjmaxx for a bag worth $149.99 i got a court date and this is a first time shoplifting

Can you get sentence reduction after serving 9 years on a 25 year sentence.

Im 30 years and was caught shoplifting for a $149.99 i have court date and my first time

If a child does not live in the state that the alleged crime was committed, can he return home if charges have not been filed?

Question: How can I *prove* to a Judge that the Judicial system is using my "Strawman".

What will happen if im called to court or even if im not?????

I am girl 19 year old and I am college. I worked in a store and I grabbed 400 dollars I have court 10 August it is my first

I was recently charged with possession of marijuana is that a charge i can pled guilty to and pay fine or should i get a lawyer?

Can you recommend a highly experienced and successful defense attourney specializing in federal law?

Question: How can I prove to a Judge that the Judicial system is using my "Strawman".