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My friend is on misdemeanor probation but was not able to pay in time and is about to be violated, can he get an extention?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Being unable to pay is not a legally sufficient reason for someone's probation to be revoked. Not showing up to court is not a felony, but it will...

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Can this be dismissed?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

It's possible, but you'll need an effective lawyer. Most lawyers, like myself, will give you a free phone consultation. Call a few and hire whoever...

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I was arrested in 2011 and am just receiving notice of future court date today 10/7/2013? What am I to do?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Hire a lawyer. That sounds like a very defensible case. Most lawyers, like myself, will give you a free consultation. Call a few and hire one to...

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I was arrested for shoplifting and I want to know if its good to plead guilty or nolo.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

It's good to hire a lawyer, who may be able to get this case dismissed. Pleading guilty or nolo equals a conviction, which will follow you around...

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I was arrested in Fulton County. For shoplifting in the amount of 220. This is the first shoplifting case I might be convicted

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

Yes, you need a lawyer. No, you are probably not facing time in jail. The best shot of a favorable outcome is with a lawyer by your side. Most...

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I pawned two rings for a friend, now I have a warrant for felony theft by receiving! What should I expect to happen?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Hire a lawyer before you do anything else.

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Why has the court closed my case

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

The only person in a position to answer this question is the lawyer that represented you.

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Will my son be asked to plead guilty or not guilty at his first arraignment hearing?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 03, 2013

Arraignment is where someone pleads guilty or not guilty, usually not guilty. He needs a lawyer before his arraignment. If he cannot afford one,...

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Juvenile sex offender question

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 03, 2013

If he's convicted, he will not be required to register as a sex offender. Nevertheless, he needs a lawyer ASAP. Hire a lawyer to represent this...

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Do I need to submit a "10 day letter" if my license was not taken, I did not refuse any tests and i was not issued a DS 1205?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on October 03, 2013

To be on the safe side, you should, in my opinion. In any event, you should have consulted with and hired an experienced DUI lawyer by now. Most...

Benjamin David Goldberg's Answers (4515)

My friend is on misdemeanor probation but was not able to pay in time and is about to be violated, can he get an extention?

Can this be dismissed?

I was arrested in 2011 and am just receiving notice of future court date today 10/7/2013? What am I to do?

I was arrested for shoplifting and I want to know if its good to plead guilty or nolo.

I was arrested in Fulton County. For shoplifting in the amount of 220. This is the first shoplifting case I might be convicted

I pawned two rings for a friend, now I have a warrant for felony theft by receiving! What should I expect to happen?

Why has the court closed my case

Will my son be asked to plead guilty or not guilty at his first arraignment hearing?

Juvenile sex offender question

Do I need to submit a "10 day letter" if my license was not taken, I did not refuse any tests and i was not issued a DS 1205?