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Will the judge make his decision to arrest the accused at the hearing and will the accused be taken into custody at the hearing?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
Yes to your first question. Yes to your second question, assuming the judge finds probable cause to believe you committed whatever offense is...
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Do I have a defense against DUI if I was forced at gunpoint to drive. And never left private property.
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Answered on May 16, 2016
Coercion is a legal defense to crimes, but it will not apply under this set of facts. You may have other defenses to the DUI, so your best bet is...
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What would the judge do if he gets to hear my story? Will it effect my insurance?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
Your story won't make a difference to the judge. What will make a difference is hiring a lawyer to go to court with you and to negotiate the speed...
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If someone takes a plea, can they ever go before a judge and get the sentence reduced?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
The minimum sentence in a murder case is life with the possibility of parole. So, there could be no reduction here. You're right, he is not...
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I was wondering if and how I should go about applying for early termination because I'm young at only 23 and need better work.
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Answered on May 15, 2016
Your only chance of success is with a lawyer. Hire one.
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How do I go about this situation now? I have never been in trouble with the law before and I'm very afraid.
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Answered on May 15, 2016
You need to do whatever you can to hire a lawyer immediately.
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What can I do? Can't afford probation & about to be forced to move.
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Answered on May 15, 2016
Talk to your probation officer about whether they will help you get back before the sentencing judge to request that the fines be satisfied through...
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What should I do to get at least driving with suspended licence dropped when I only went to get my car to have an ride to work?
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Answered on May 15, 2016
Have you considered hiring a criminal defense lawyer? What you describe doesn't sound like a legal justification for driving on a suspended license.
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How do I get his info in order to write him?
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Answered on May 14, 2016
Try looking him up on the Georgia department of corrections website.
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Can you use violation of constitutional rights as grounds for an appeal when a bond is denied twice, for non capital offense?
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Answered on May 14, 2016
Have you considered hiring a lawyer to represent him and to file a motion for bond? There could be other reasons why bond has been denied even...
