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If Ive been charged criminally with Financial Identity Fraud but the victim wishes to stop charges. Is that possible?
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Answered on May 22, 2013
There should be a way, but you have to know the particular way to go about it. Each prosecutor has certain requirements that need to be met before...
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I have never been in trouble but i got a trespassing charge and i go to court tomorrow for a jury trail.I don"t have an attorney
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Answered on April 28, 2013
I would not recommend representing yourself during a jury trial. I would contact a criminal defense attorney to represent you and hopefully get a...
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If a witness accusing rape recants her story after a conviction is handed down, will the charge be dismissed?
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Answered on April 26, 2013
The person should immediately hire an appellate lawyer to reopen the case the move for a new trial based on new evidence that was not available at...
I did an online criminal background check and couldn't find my previous DUI, could it be expunged?
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Answered on April 23, 2013
If you were convicted of the DUI, it cannot be expunged. If it was dismissed, then the charge is eligible for expungement and would not be counted...
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State of SC, can criminal sexual violence charges (not included in plea deal) be expunged even though included in the arrest?
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Answered on April 22, 2013
If the charge was dismissed, then it can be expunged.
Detectives have stopped calling/communicating?
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Answered on April 22, 2013
This means nothing yet. The officers might never bother you again about this, or they could be drafting a warrant. Without having an attorney...
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I am 19 years old and facing a burlary charge. I am cooperating and turning myself in. What is likely to happen? Prison? PTI?
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Answered on April 22, 2013
There are many differen possibilites in regards to what could happen. The specific charge (e.g. Burg - 1st, 2nd, or 3rd) an particular facts of...
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In SC, if the breathalyzer trips off, a retest is done and malfunction is never reported to SLED, is reading allowed in court?
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Answered on April 18, 2013
Whether the breathalyzer results ultimately come in during a trial is uncertain. The issue would be decided by the Judge in a pre-trial hearing,...
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Is it really ture that your felony warrents can disappear if you work with detectives and be a "ci"?
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Answered on April 18, 2013
The only way your active charges can "disappear" is if they are dismissed or nolle prossed by the prosecutor. Charges involving Selling narcotics...
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Can Public Defenders refuse to do preliminary hearings?
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Answered on April 12, 2013
You are entitled to a prelimary hearing, but you must be sure to follow the proper procedure for the county you are in.
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