Questions answered by Paula Colette Coffman

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What does that means?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

PPR means you were released from DOC after serving a sentence for a qualifying offense and committed a qualifying offense within 3 years of...

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How to make a Domestic violence restraining order get dismissed?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

A temporary petition for injunction against domestic violence can be dismissed if the petitioner fails to appear. Was the respondent served?

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Can I, the defendant in a Federal criminal case, speak directly to the judges at an oral hearing in an appeal court?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

With very limited exceptions, there is no right to "hybrid" representation (such as standby counsel).

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Does the prosecutor have the right to take a plea agreement back once the defendant found out it was illegal and wants it fixed?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

In general, a defendant cannot accept the benefits of a plea agreement and at the same time reject the plea offer. The answer to your question...

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Is it possible to expunge an eleven year old misdemeanor bench warrant?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

You can't "expunge" the warrant and have not provided sufficient information for a competent answer. Was this a sentencing following a trial or a...

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Even doe you are pleading under the Alford plea is it mandatory that you plea to all other charges that's not under that Alford

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

You may be able to obtain a more specific answer if you will provide additional information in your question. It seems like you are looking for...

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Can my son ask for inpatient rehab instead of jailtime? He must drive for his job (Mail carrier) Suggestions for him at hearing?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

On a second DUI, the quality of legal representation can make a significant difference in the outcome. Talk to someone who appears to know what...

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I received a summons to appear in court for unemployment fraud I cannot afford an attorney will there be a public defender there

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

You are entitled to court-appointed counsel in a criminal matter upon request if you are unable to afford to retain a lawyer.

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Is there any way to properly raise a suppression issue in a state habeas or raise a Fourth Amendment in a federal habeas?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

You express yourself very well for a layman. I hope you have done your case no disservice by self-representation. I agree with Mr. Goldberg. 4th...

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What is the proper procedure to admit newly discovered evidence from a jury and is the statement legal to use?

Paula's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

As a practicing attorney in Florida, I am unfamiliar with Michigan criminal procedure. Neverthelss, I agree that you may have a significant issue....

Paula Colette Coffman's Answers (3196)

What does that means?

How to make a Domestic violence restraining order get dismissed?

Can I, the defendant in a Federal criminal case, speak directly to the judges at an oral hearing in an appeal court?

Does the prosecutor have the right to take a plea agreement back once the defendant found out it was illegal and wants it fixed?

Is it possible to expunge an eleven year old misdemeanor bench warrant?

Even doe you are pleading under the Alford plea is it mandatory that you plea to all other charges that's not under that Alford

Can my son ask for inpatient rehab instead of jailtime? He must drive for his job (Mail carrier) Suggestions for him at hearing?

I received a summons to appear in court for unemployment fraud I cannot afford an attorney will there be a public defender there

Is there any way to properly raise a suppression issue in a state habeas or raise a Fourth Amendment in a federal habeas?

What is the proper procedure to admit newly discovered evidence from a jury and is the statement legal to use?