I received a ticket for "following too closely" after I rear ended another car. my fine is set at $185, What are my options
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Answered on July 17, 2014
If you are trying to avoid the fine you can try pleading not guilty with a bench trial, and if the other driver does not show up at your trial date...
If the police administer breathalyzer tests on multiple people, can they use the same tube or should they change that out?
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Answered on July 17, 2014
Yes. A new, fresh, and clean tube is required for every test.
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What should I do with this Tort Claim from Neal C. Tenen I have received? I was wrongfully arrested (more details below)
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Answered on July 17, 2014
The "civil demand letter" you received from Neal C. Tenen is nothing more than blackmail. I always have my clients ignore them, and nothing ever...
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How can you get a sentence modification if your doing dead time in county jail, waiting on a bed in rstat?
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Answered on July 17, 2014
Her attorney would have to file a sentence modification, and it is entirely up to the judge whether to grant the modification. Also, bear in mind,...
What's the penalty for obstruction of a police officer. This is her 1st offense. She is away in college.
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Answered on July 17, 2014
This is most likely a misdemeanor charge, and not a felony. Police officers almost always charge obstruction charges incorrectly. She is most...
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Caught shoplifting in Wal-Marr?
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Answered on July 17, 2014
If the police didn't issue you a citation it doesn't sound like you've been charged. You will get a "civil demand letter" in the mail saying you...
Does a saliva drug test still count as a "drug screen"
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Answered on July 17, 2014
If the program doesn't specify I suppose a saliva test would be fine. If you have the option I would do a traditional urine test to avoid any...
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Can i be charged for taking an iphone i thought was mine?
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Answered on July 16, 2014
Depending on what the phone is worth this is most likely not a felony (if the amount is under $500). If you thought the phone was yours there was...
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Have a pre warrant hearing, is there any way that we can resolve the larceny issue if I paid the restitution in full by the date
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Answered on July 16, 2014
Maybe. If you offer to pay, or do pay in full, they may remove their application. If you cannot contact them before the hearing date most courts...
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My son completed RSAP at Bainbridge and was then picked up by Gwinnett County for probation violation. We do not know why.
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Answered on July 16, 2014
I would call his probation officer to find out why. She may not tell you anything since you are his mother. If they don;t want to share any...
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