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How much time am I looking for for felony assault and possession of a firearm

Bert's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Assuming h pleads guilty or is found guilty, it depends on specific facts of the case. Aggravated assault is one to 20 years. Possession of a ...

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Should I go ahead and take my first drug screen tomorrow or wait a little more?

Bert's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

You need to immediately talk to your lawyer about low creatinine levels resulting in failing the test. Map out on a calendar when to take your...

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Does the defense in a GA criminal matter also have to subpoena a witness already subpoenaed by the prosecution?

Bert's answer | Answered on August 28, 2016

Yes, the Defense must subpoena the witness even if the State subpoenaed that same witness. This is because the State can excuse the witness from...

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Dropping fva charge on my bf

Bert's answer | Answered on August 28, 2016

People try to get domestic violence charges dropped all the time. So go ahead and try. But whatever you do, DON'T LIE.. People get arrested and go...

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I have a bench warrant and the court date is next week. Should I be nervous given my situation?

Bert's answer | Answered on May 19, 2016

You probably received a contempt summons. Call a lawyer and read the document to him or her and let the lawyer advise you.

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Hey my husband threw some charcoal at his mom. He's charged with simple battery under family violence. What can happen?

Bert's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

It is possible he could win if his mother is disbelieved orr changes her story or refuses to cooperate. However if you or he try to influence her...

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What can I expect to happen???

Bert's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

What can be done depends on specifics you have not provided. I advise that if you can't afford to hire a lawyer, go to court and ask for an...

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What is most likely to happen here?

Bert's answer | Answered on March 12, 2016

Your friend now has two criminal cases pending in two different places. Your friend needs to hire a lawyer. You are probably asking if the...

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What do I do and what can happen to me?

Bert's answer | Answered on March 05, 2016

That probation revocation agreement was probably a court order and you were ordered to go into rehab. By leaving rehab you likely violated the...

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6 do 3 the 3 suspended upon completion of RSAT, credit for time served 17 months, have comp 1 yr 2 mnths how much prob is left

Bert's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

Assuming you successfully completed RSAT and your sentence was not tolled for any reason, I calculate you completed your time based solely on the...

Bert W. Cohen's Answers (430)

How much time am I looking for for felony assault and possession of a firearm

Should I go ahead and take my first drug screen tomorrow or wait a little more?

Does the defense in a GA criminal matter also have to subpoena a witness already subpoenaed by the prosecution?

Dropping fva charge on my bf

I have a bench warrant and the court date is next week. Should I be nervous given my situation?

Hey my husband threw some charcoal at his mom. He's charged with simple battery under family violence. What can happen?

What can I expect to happen???

What is most likely to happen here?

What do I do and what can happen to me?

6 do 3 the 3 suspended upon completion of RSAT, credit for time served 17 months, have comp 1 yr 2 mnths how much prob is left