Questions answered by Paula Colette Coffman

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I was given a ticket for drinking on the beach in daytona beach..what should i do, is this a criminal charge or just a ticket?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

I agree it must be a municipal (City of DB) or Volusia County ordinance, meaning local law. I suspect it is criminal in nature. Either way, you can...

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Should he File habeas writ pro se during waiting period for attorney switch since there is a 30 day timeline?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

First of all, real lawyers aren't afraid to appeal. For that matter, most judges are not offended by having their decisions reviewed. Most judges...

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My fiance is locked up for attempted 2nd degree murder but serving two life sentence

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

Please clarify the following: how did he win his case? (Appeal?) Why did they "bring him back"? (VOP?) What do you mean by "leasing his...

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If you cut your monitor bracelet off fee to another state get arrested in another state will there be a federal charge involved?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

Cutting off your monitor and fleeing State #1 for State #2? I don't believe that's a federal crime. If you committed a federal crime in either...

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Can a respondent to a injunction file for modification of injunction?.

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

I agree with the other responses. Make sure you are ably represented at the hearing. Rules of evidence apply to litigants who are representing...

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If i have a mistamidor for domestic battery how many pleas can i not accept? I already sat 106 days in jail and bonded out.

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

You can reject each and every plea offer, no matter how many or how few there are.

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Charged with felony poss of cds,The cop was gon charge all 3 of us but I wrote statement claiming it.can we still all be charged

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

You apparently told the truth when you admitted possession. Now you are asking if you can falsely accuse the passenger of coercing you to make a...

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Accomplices not charged with crime.

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

I don't see a question here. You don't know whether the co-D's were contacted. That is what they are telling you. Your attorney cannot (does...

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Fraud: trying to recover money

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. I would report this incident to the police in NY (where you believe he lives) or any other...

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What is the typical punishment for disorderly intoxication for a first time offender with no criminal record?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

I agree with the other responders. Although no one can guarantee a particular outcome, it would be reasonable for you to expect to avoid jail time...

Paula Colette Coffman's Answers (3196)

I was given a ticket for drinking on the beach in daytona beach..what should i do, is this a criminal charge or just a ticket?

Should he File habeas writ pro se during waiting period for attorney switch since there is a 30 day timeline?

My fiance is locked up for attempted 2nd degree murder but serving two life sentence

If you cut your monitor bracelet off fee to another state get arrested in another state will there be a federal charge involved?

Can a respondent to a injunction file for modification of injunction?.

If i have a mistamidor for domestic battery how many pleas can i not accept? I already sat 106 days in jail and bonded out.

Charged with felony poss of cds,The cop was gon charge all 3 of us but I wrote statement claiming it.can we still all be charged

Accomplices not charged with crime.

Fraud: trying to recover money

What is the typical punishment for disorderly intoxication for a first time offender with no criminal record?