Questions answered by Herbert Adams Jr.

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Will I get in trouble for missing a court date from a notice to appear written with all wrong details (name, address, etc.)?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

If you miss the court date, a lot of bad things could happen, including a warrant for your arrest. Court notices often contain mistakes. That is...

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Will having a warrant out for my arrest in a different state come back to effect me later in life in a big way?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

It does not matter where the warrant is from. You may be arrested at any time in any of the 50 states. Be wise, not foolish, and get a lawyer to...

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What will happen at pretrial for petty theft charge if im currently on probation in another city for ovi and drug possession ch?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

Nobody knows what "will" happen, but there are many possibilities as to what "could" happen. The best thing you can do is make sure you have a good...

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My daughter was assaulted at school and I started an investigation with police?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

That is interesting. Each state is different. Typically in the school cases I have handled in GA, the police interviewed everybody. BTW, what did...

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How do I turn myself in, in California and I'm in Utah?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

Get a good criminal defense lawyer in the area of CA where the case is. That lawyer will make arrangements for bond, date that you turn yourself...

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Can I get a state jail felony drug conviction dismissed after adjudicated by a guilty plea with time served ?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

A lot will depend upon when you entered your plea and when you received the letter. All states have a time limit for withdrawing guilty pleas....

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Do I plead not guilty at my initial court date in district court for a shoplifting charge? I do not have an attorney

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

Yes, always plead Not Guilty in the beginning. If you can hire a lawyer, do it. If you can't, request a public defender. You ALWAYS need a lawyer...

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How long would somebody sit in jail for violating probation if you were already suppose to be off 4 months earlier.

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

That decision is ultimately up to the judge, although s/he usually coordinates court schedules with the district attorney and probation office. The...

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Interesting Identity theft example, any advice would be nice?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

It is unclear to me whether your cousin was prosecuted by the feds or by the state, but I would guess it was the state. Although you mentioned the...

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What do I do when I go to court on the 27th?

Herbert's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

Don't say anything else publicly on this website or any place else about your case. Get a defense lawyer and only discuss it with him. You are...

Herbert Adams Jr.'s Answers (5286)

Will I get in trouble for missing a court date from a notice to appear written with all wrong details (name, address, etc.)?

Will having a warrant out for my arrest in a different state come back to effect me later in life in a big way?

What will happen at pretrial for petty theft charge if im currently on probation in another city for ovi and drug possession ch?

My daughter was assaulted at school and I started an investigation with police?

How do I turn myself in, in California and I'm in Utah?

Can I get a state jail felony drug conviction dismissed after adjudicated by a guilty plea with time served ?

Do I plead not guilty at my initial court date in district court for a shoplifting charge? I do not have an attorney

How long would somebody sit in jail for violating probation if you were already suppose to be off 4 months earlier.

Interesting Identity theft example, any advice would be nice?

What do I do when I go to court on the 27th?