Does double-jeopardy apply when a defendant is found guilty at trial, but then enters a plea and is sentenced on the plea too?
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Answered on June 14, 2021
Unfortunately, your explanation is a bit confusing. It sounds like they made him admit guilt to avoid proceeding to a death penalty proceeding...
My husband just sign 18 months plea on Monday but june 15 will be nine months he already did in county jail who much more time?
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Answered on June 09, 2021
Well, he doesn't get gain time for time spent in jail, only in prison. So it would technically be 18-9 x 0.85 = 7.65 months remaining.
If prosecution dosen't give discovery in 15 days, is that grounds for dismissal or what?
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Answered on June 08, 2021
No, discovery is rarely actually produced within 15 days and failure to produce in 15 days is not grounds for dismissal. If your attorney really...
How can I be violated for a change of address by word of mouth from someone who was never listed as a resident of the address
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Answered on May 31, 2021
They can initiate violation of probation proceedings based on hearsay alone. But to convict you, they would need to get someone with direct...
Can a lawyer contact the state attorney’s office to see if there is an investigation into their client?
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Answered on May 29, 2021
Unless it is a federal investigation, any good lawyer in the Orlando area would be able to find out if there was an open investigation into a client.
Can u get arrested at the hospital? After treatment
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Answered on May 20, 2021
If law enforcement is made aware of where a fugitive is located, they can arrest them at the location - even a hospital. With that said, I have...
What is the standard fee for a criminal lawyer to motion for a conversion of 200 community service hours to fine in Marion Cty
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Answered on May 13, 2021
The standard fee is whatever an attorney can get you pay.
Can I find out why the us Marshalls have a hold on my boyfriend when he got ROR at court by the state today
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Answered on May 12, 2021
If the U.S. Marshalls have a hold on your boyfriend after he was released ROR on state charges, it likely means he has a federal hold.
What’s the statue of limitation for a person charged with weapons and ammunition but that hasn’t been captured yet?
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Answered on May 11, 2021
You would have to be more specific about what "weapons and ammunitions" charges your friend is facing. But, generally, the statute of limitations...
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CCan insue if my co defendant doesnt contribute to our joint and several restitution order in florida? I was told i could.
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Answered on April 28, 2021
Yes, you can sue. But I doubt you would recover anything.
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