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Daughter was charged with larceny, items were given back at the scene, served community service, now being charged 150.00 fee???
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Answered on August 22, 2012
I advise all my clients to ignore these letters! Most of the time they are not signed by an attorney licensed in North Carolina, and they rely on...
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What is a M R A and how would it work?
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Answered on August 12, 2011
Are you sure you don't mean an MAR (Motion for Appropriate Relief)? If you are not sure how to proceed, you should contact an attorney as soon as...
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Possession of Stolen Property
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Answered on August 09, 2011
If the property was abandoned, then you would not have the knowledge required for the crime of possession of stolen property. That doesn't mean the...
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If someone has taken a plea deal does the person still have a right to appeal their conviction?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Short answer: Yes
Longer answer: There are some limited appealable issues following the entry of a guilty plea, including incorrect sentence...
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Is it true that former felons convicted of a state crime cannot fly? Or vote?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
To answer your second question first: Once he completes all parts of his sentence, including post-release supervision or parole, he is eligible to...
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I'm on probation and have been released on bond from immigration courts. Can I drive on a expired license? If I do what?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Make sure you communicate with your probation officer about your transportation issues. Of course you cannot drive on an expired license and doing...
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My relative was found guilty after buying an undercover agent a ten dollar piece of crack cocaine, back in 2007..
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Your relative should talk to an attorney as soon as possible, either by hiring one or by requesting a Public Defender to represent him in court....
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Got a speeding ticket in Union County, North Carolina--52mph in a 35mph zone. Want to go to traffic school to dismiss. Possible?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Talk to a local attorney about the possibility of getting what is called an "Improper Equipment" resolution to this. Doesn't affect either your...
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Wondering if getting a speeding ticket will affect my chances of still getting a deferred prosecution for misdemeanor larceny?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Each county has a slightly different set of requirements for deferred prosecutions, but you should still qualify. I suggest you ask your current...
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If my husband is in jail for an old PV from 2006 can he pay the restitution fees and get out sooner?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
If your husband's probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve the active part of his sentence, you no longer have the option to pay the...
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