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Is this entrapment in the state of nc on what they call controlled buy

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 31, 2015

This sounds like you might have an entrapment defense . . . mostly because they threatened to beat you to death if you didn't comply. You should...

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Can I get help suing a jail

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Use Avvo to find a civil litigation attorney in your area. Best of luck!

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What are our options?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Sounds like a scam. I wouldn't meet with her or the kid. I am going to change the practice area to increase the answers you receive.

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Limited driving privilege was denied the judge said I don't deserve it and didn't explain why

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Get an attorney to handle this for you. Use Avvo to find a local criminal defense attorney. You can reapply.

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How long does ga have to come pick him up from nc after signing extradition waiver

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

They are not going to pick him up if he has pending charges or is serving an active sentence. If neither of these situations are applicable, they...

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Is it a defense to drugged driving that my drug bottle didn't have warning labels on it

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

This isn't a defense. A better defense would be to force the state to prove the medication was an impairing substance. Use Avvo to find the best...

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Is there anything I can do to bring this back in front of a judge and retried?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

There is no mediation in criminal cases. You cannot offer money for a dismissal either . . . that is a whole separate crime. It sounds like the...

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Is a 1st dui in PA considered 1st offense if you have a prior dui in another state or is it a second offense.

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

You should post this question in PA. In NC, they usually only run a local record check which means these would not show up. Use Avvo to find an...

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Can a dwi blood warrant be suppressed if officer and magistrate both forgot to sign the citation but signed the warrant instead

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

This is actually a complicated question. An experienced criminal defense attorney will need to look at the warrant and accompanying documentation...

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Is there anything I can do about this since my pay stayed the same ? I left that job but still feel I should do something

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

It doesn't sound like you suffered any damages. I don't believe there is anything to be done. Best of luck!