Is it normal for victims to consent to pressing charges but, eventually, court records show the perpetrator is NOT charged?
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Answered on September 05, 2017
Although uncommon, a "no bill" is not abnormal. Make sure you stay in contact with the ASA, as the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
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I have a disabled 19 year old I was told to file for leagal guardian I think it's called ?
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Answered on September 05, 2017
Your question posted in the sex crimes practice area. It is a family law/guardianship question. I have attempted to move the question for you. If...
Does the appellant have to file a designation with the court reporter if they previously obtained certified transcripts?
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Answered on September 05, 2017
A designation indicates what you want the court reporter to transcribe. The original transcripts should have been filed in the court file....
My public defender had me guilty from the second she took my case and told me there was no way to prove my innocence at all,
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Answered on August 31, 2017
I don't see a question here. Part of defense counsel's responsibility is to provide her professional opinion on the merits of the case and whether...
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What are my options if my ticket in Florida that I received in August of 2015 was never filed with the court until 9/2017?
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Answered on August 31, 2017
Your speedy trial rights kicked in when you were issued the ticket. You should beat the charge if the matter is handled correctly. A lawyer will...
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What are the chances a sexual predator serving life in prison with no parole and appealing divorce has a chance to win?
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Answered on August 31, 2017
You do not have to file an Answer Brief. However, your failure to do so will result in a waiver of your opportunity to weigh in on the issues. It...
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Can a newspaper paper put a juvenile picture on the front page?
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Answered on August 30, 2017
If a juvenile is being charged as an adult with a violent crime newsworthy of page 1, the least of his worries is whether his case makes the papers.
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Should we take it to trial
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Answered on August 30, 2017
This isn't a "we" situation. The only one who can make the decision about entering a plea is your fiance, not you or his attorney. I agree that...
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My husband was caught with possession of cocaine & paraphernalia he has an open retail theft case. What will happen?
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Answered on August 30, 2017
What will happen? Most likely, things that you and he will not like., He was on bond for a theft offense and committed more serious offenses. I...
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Y?
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Answered on August 30, 2017
In order to find a violation, the court must be convinced by a preponderance of the evidence that you had the ability to pay but did not, that the...
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