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I was charged with larceny and took a CBI class to get my record expunged. Would I still need a lawyer to do so?

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

I'm not sure what a CBI class is. Maybe that's specific to Mecklenburg County. If you've completed what you need to complete to earn the...

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What do I do if I feel like a restraining order was granted with little to no evidence?

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

You can talk to an attorney about making a motion to set aside. However, generally such a motion would not be granted without the consent of the...

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Can i be charged with a voluntay dismmisel if i get another dui

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

A VD is not a a dismissal with prejudice. A prosecutor may recharge within 1 year of the VD. If the case was dismissed after evidence was put on by...

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Charged with resist, delay and obstruct.

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

If all you did was turn around upon spotting a roadblock, it's hard to see how that's RDO. You have no obligation to go through the roadblock. ...

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Probation violations late payment positive test incomplete community service and being around felon known drug dealer.

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

Violations must be willful. I'm not sure how you being in a coma for 4 days explains some of the violations (being around a felon/drug dealer, and...

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I moved from nc where i was charged in communicating threats, i now live in virginia , i cant make my court date what do i do?

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

Court dates are not optional. If you do miss your court date, you face an Order for Arrest. While it would be unlikely for NC to extradite you...

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How to get two charges ran concurrent that are consecutive? Served 12 of the 13. Then has to do 6 to 8. No evidence.

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

Sorry to say that there is plenty of evidence to convict. Convictions on false confessions are surprisingly common. Because he pled guilty, he...

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90-96 program. Help?!

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

In some counties, 90-96 results in you being placed on actual probation, with the case being dismissed upon successful completion. In other...

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I got alot of charges and was wondering wat i was looking at in prison or maybe intense probation for 5 years?

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

You certainly need to hire a lawyer or have a court appointed lawyer assigned to your cases. Whether you will end up with active time mostly...

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Do My husband have to have a lawyer on record if he has been indicted by the feds?

Damon's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

He can certainly request that the court appoint him an attorney. Whether the court does so depends on whether his current attorney has made an...

Damon John Chetson's Answers (793)

I was charged with larceny and took a CBI class to get my record expunged. Would I still need a lawyer to do so?

What do I do if I feel like a restraining order was granted with little to no evidence?

Can i be charged with a voluntay dismmisel if i get another dui

Charged with resist, delay and obstruct.

Probation violations late payment positive test incomplete community service and being around felon known drug dealer.

I moved from nc where i was charged in communicating threats, i now live in virginia , i cant make my court date what do i do?

How to get two charges ran concurrent that are consecutive? Served 12 of the 13. Then has to do 6 to 8. No evidence.

90-96 program. Help?!

I got alot of charges and was wondering wat i was looking at in prison or maybe intense probation for 5 years?

Do My husband have to have a lawyer on record if he has been indicted by the feds?