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Can a witness or victim refuse to testify in trial court if subpoenaed? And will that lead to a possible dismissal?
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Answered on May 10, 2018
A witness can be held in contempt for not complying with a valid subpoena or for refusing to testify when they are unable to assert any privileges....
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Will my case be dismissed if the victim and witness do not show up to jury trial court ?
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Answered on May 10, 2018
Possibly. Sometimes the statements people make outside of court (hearsay) are admissible even when they don't testify. If your best defense is...
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Will my Fiancé go to jail after a speeding ticket of 31 over?
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Answered on May 09, 2018
Probably not, but he’d be wise to have a lawyer represent him.
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CCan a man be charged with possession of methamphetamine when the drugs were found over a half a mile from where the law stops w
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Answered on May 09, 2018
I'm guessing the police claim they saw you throw something out the window. Your lawyer is the only person in a position to intelligently analyze...
Why would an attorney not ask you to sign a legal agreement if he is taking your case??
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Answered on May 09, 2018
In my opinion, this attorney is either inexperienced or sloppy.
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Can I get a 1991 record expunged for entering an auto and first degree criminal damage ?
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Answered on May 09, 2018
What was the outcome? Were you convicted? If so, why did you not use the first offender act?
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What will happen when a 17 year old gets a 15 year old girl fixing to turn 16
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Answered on May 09, 2018
The 17-year-old has committed the offenses of statutory rape and child molestation. Under the circumstances, these would be misdemeanors.
If charges were dropped as part of a plea deal, can the dropped charges still be brought up in court.
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Answered on May 09, 2018
More information would be needed to answer your questions. If he has a lawyer, ask his lawyer these questions. If he doesn't have a lawyer, he...
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Can a man hit a female and get away with it?
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Answered on May 09, 2018
There would have to be probable cause that a crime was committed. What you describe could constitute simple battery: non-consensual contact of an...
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Do I have the right to physically fight back an officer who illegally physically attacks me, can I resist an unlawful arrest,?
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Answered on May 09, 2018
I wouldn't advise it, but individuals do have limited rights to resist unlawful arrests.
