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I was caught with possession of marijuana less than an ounce. I wasn't arrested but I have a court date. What can happen?
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Answered on March 22, 2016
If you have never been arrested before, an attorney may be able to get you into a pretrial diversion program which would result in dismissal of the...
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Is probation breaking my fifth amendment right of double jeopardy?
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Answered on March 21, 2016
This is not in any way related to double jeopardy, but you should consider hiring a lawyer to file a motion for modification of your probation...
Will I be drug tested at my first meeting with my probation officer or while I'm on probation? Will it be random or scheduled?
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Answered on March 21, 2016
You are subject to random drug screens while on probation. Sure, you could get tested at your first appointment. Probation officers frequently do...
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It is extremely pricey to travel back to GA , just for an arrainment. What are my options ?
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Answered on March 21, 2016
If you don't want to come back, you have only one option: hire a lawyer.
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Is there any way I can have my case lowered and can I have an attorney represent me from out of state? Is this bad for me?
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Answered on March 21, 2016
DUIs generally require your presence in court, but I (and other attorneys) have handled these cases for out-of-state clients without their...
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How to get judge to run my husband sentence concurrent with another state, does he need to hire a lawyer?
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Answered on March 20, 2016
Since you cannot represent your husband unless you're a lawyer, and since your husband representing himself is unlikely to lead anywhere, your...
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Is there any way to avoid points
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Answered on March 20, 2016
If you had a GA license, 14 over wouldn't add any points. You should speak to a Missouri lawyer about whether it will affect your Missouri license....
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What can I do in order for this not to be on my record?
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Answered on March 20, 2016
If you've never been arrested before, a lawyer can possibly help you keep this from becoming a conviction on your record by helping you get into a...
What is the proper appeal after a discretionary appeal to the Court of Appeals?
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Answered on March 19, 2016
If you are handling this on your own, you have no chance of success. If the application is denied, you have no recourse. If the application is...
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How do I answer the question of whether I plead under First Offender since I never actually plead anything?
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Answered on March 19, 2016
You sound like you are confused about what actually happened with your case. If you were sentenced under the first offender act, that means you...