Can I speed up my court case?!
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Answered on July 15, 2013
If he or she thinks it is in your best interest, your lawyer may be able to speed up the process. If you don't have a lawyer, what are you waiting...
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Probation Violation: Will I serve the rest of my probation in jail?
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Answered on July 15, 2013
Unfortunately, it could be worse than what you describe. Since he is a first offender, he could be resentenced to the maximum. If it is just one...
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What will happen with my second marijuana charge in 10 + years?
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Answered on July 15, 2013
You will not be able to use conditional discharge. But there may still be a way to save your license. You are probably looking at probation, a...
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I am on the first offender act it was a drug charge I am on probation right now. When applying for employment do I have to say
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Answered on July 15, 2013
You have not been convicted of anything. That's what being a first offender is all about. Without seeing the specific wording of those questions,...
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Can my boyfriend take a weed charge for me the day I'm suppose to go to trial and can I fire my lawyer the day of trial
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Answered on July 14, 2013
Whether or not your defense will be successful would require myself, or any other lawyer, knowing more about the specific facts. You can hire a...
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In jail for three months for failure to appear.
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Answered on July 13, 2013
That's way too long. Hire a lawyer to move things along.
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Will I be charged with probation violation for getting another misdemeanor charge? If so how much jail time should I expect?
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Answered on July 12, 2013
When the PO finds out about the new arrest, which they will, they will try and violate you. However, they have to prove you committed the new...
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Does a felony under the first Offenders Act show up on the NCIC or GCIC network if you were still on probation
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Answered on July 12, 2013
No, you were not convicted. That's what being a first offender is all about.
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If you where on probation for a misdemeanor & you refused to pay your fees. What is the most time you will be sentenced?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
"Refusing" to pay your fees could get the balance of the misdemeanor sentence revoked.
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I've been charged with the misdemeanor of possesion under an oz of marijuana. What options, if any, could I ask the judge for?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
If you don't qualify for a court appointed lawyer, you really need to find a way to hire a lawyer to represent you. Borrow the money from a friend...
