Questions answered by Dale Martin Savage

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What evidence has to be shown in a motion of discovery for it to be a valid motion

Dale's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

A discovery motion will require all the evidence in the case to be shown. Typically that will be any video, witness statements, drug report and...

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Do I need a lawyer to file divorce?

Dale's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

A lawyer can help you with the divorce process in this situation. If you do not finalize the divorce in your current marriage it will prevent you...

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Do I plead guilty or go for another trail?

Dale's answer | Answered on September 28, 2014

You stated "another" trial which leads me to think you have already been to trial on this charge once and got a hung jury. If that was the case...

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Wondering if my court appointed attorney is doing her job.

Dale's answer | Answered on September 25, 2014

Your prior criminal history is irrelevant until the sentencing phase if you get to that point. I think your biggest problem right now is a lack of...

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I had an accident and was giving a breath test on one paper it said I refuse which I didn't, on another paper it states I blow

Dale's answer | Answered on September 19, 2014

There are many issues in dealing with a DUI charge that require the police to follow certain procedures to support a conviction. In short, you...

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“when people do background checks on me they see ABHAN and think that i have a felony when in fact my conviction is non violent

Dale's answer | Answered on September 19, 2014

ABHAN used to be a common law misdemeanor offense subject to 0-10 yrs, in prison. The charge was recodified in 2011 and now it is classified as a...

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What will happen now that I was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart?

Dale's answer | Answered on September 18, 2014

Two things. First, do not post any factual details about the case on a public forum as it is fair game for the police or prosecutor to use if...

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How can I get a quick contested divorce at an economical price?

Dale's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

I agree with Ms. Seibert and only want to add that in addition to that if you file hear in SC you will need to produce a witness to verify the...

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Potential sentence for first offense criminal domestic violence in S.C.

Dale's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

CDV 1st offense carries 0-30 days in jail. The bench warrant means he failed to appear for a noticed court hearing (usually) but he really needs...

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Can an officer search a car after being told no by the owner, and can they keep your cell phone?

Dale's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

It all depends on the facts in the case because sometimes they can search and other times the law does not permit a search. It will take a...

Dale Martin Savage's Answers (1095)

What evidence has to be shown in a motion of discovery for it to be a valid motion

Do I need a lawyer to file divorce?

Do I plead guilty or go for another trail?

Wondering if my court appointed attorney is doing her job.

I had an accident and was giving a breath test on one paper it said I refuse which I didn't, on another paper it states I blow

“when people do background checks on me they see ABHAN and think that i have a felony when in fact my conviction is non violent

What will happen now that I was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart?

How can I get a quick contested divorce at an economical price?

Potential sentence for first offense criminal domestic violence in S.C.

Can an officer search a car after being told no by the owner, and can they keep your cell phone?