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Where is my ticket. wasnt read my rights. said i was under arrest

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Said you were under arrest for what? There is no need to read you your rights unless you are being questioned. If he says you were to go to...

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A plea agreement change

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

The Sex Offender and Registration Act ("SORNA") enacted in 2006 has now changed the reporting requirements for sex offenders. Even though it is...

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My boyfriend is sentenced to 2 years in jail he served time before he served 113 days how long will he be in jail for ?

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

This should be a question for his criminal defense attorney. The questions about jail credits will also depend on whether the 113 days he served...

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How serious is a home invasion crime?

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Home invasions are serious felonies. The issues you raise about identification and hearsay are issues for the jury to resolve. Take this matter...

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I'm trying to find out statue of limitations in the state of California for traffic tickets

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

You have already been charged, and if you failed to appear that is probably why you have a bench warrant. The issue is not statute of limitations...

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Arrested twice for one charge

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Hopefully he has an attorney to help him navigate this. If he has been charged twice for the same offense, one of them will certainly be dropped on...

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I was caught shoplifting at Walmart. I am a first time offender I have never been in jail or in any trouble. Will I go to jail?

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Were you arrested? Were you charged? If you have been charged, you need to ask for a court appointed attorney ASAP. As a first offender, there are...

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I am facing my second MIP charge, along with a loud party fine what should I do?

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Yes, a lawyer is very much worth the fee. Retain counsel ASAP.

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What could happen if someone violates probation for the first time , and now been charged for second degree child abuse?

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Is your husband still on probation? If yes, picking up a new charge could be a violation of his probationary sentence. Retain an attorney ASAP to...

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If i get clear of my charges does everything in my personal record including the arrest and jail time be gone??

Chiege's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Arrest records and charges remain on your record even though the charges are dismissed. You have to take the extra step to have the records...

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Where is my ticket. wasnt read my rights. said i was under arrest

A plea agreement change

My boyfriend is sentenced to 2 years in jail he served time before he served 113 days how long will he be in jail for ?

How serious is a home invasion crime?

I'm trying to find out statue of limitations in the state of California for traffic tickets

Arrested twice for one charge

I was caught shoplifting at Walmart. I am a first time offender I have never been in jail or in any trouble. Will I go to jail?

I am facing my second MIP charge, along with a loud party fine what should I do?

What could happen if someone violates probation for the first time , and now been charged for second degree child abuse?

If i get clear of my charges does everything in my personal record including the arrest and jail time be gone??