Questions answered by Richard G. Canina

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Should I get a lawyer?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

Yes...you should worry about being arrested. you should not have talked to the police. You need a lawyer IMMEDIATELY for this. You will likely be...

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Should I get a criminal defense attorney or represent myself and plead no contest?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

I strongly recommend that you hire a lawyer, or, at the very least, get a public defender. Attorneys are trained in the rules of court procedure...

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What would be my possible punishment for trafficking?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 21, 2013

Get experienced counsel immediately! Your charge carries a minimum mandatory prison sentence. Don't wait till your case is set for trial. Dig...

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In charged with aggravated assault w / a deadly weapon w / no intent how much time will i get ?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 20, 2013

You really shouldn't talk about the facts of your case on a public forum like avvo. You should first talk to your public defender and see what they...

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I have a person that calls himself Mr. Bailey telling me that I have won a large sum of money .

Richard's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

If you think someone is attempting to scam you and this person is making harrassing phone calls in order to get money from you, you may want to...

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My wife was charged with agg assault w/deadly weapon (gun) and DV. What's her maximum sentence in Florida?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Depending on the facts of the case, there may be ways to get around the 3 year mandatory minimum. I am a local criminal...

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I was charged with Disorderly Intoxication and cannot afford an attorney. What should I plea?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Public Defenders are ACTUAL criminal defense attorneys who are trained in the Rules of Evidence and Court Procedure. It...

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My friend used my car committed a felony and wore my clothes.

Richard's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

I'll tell you what to do. STOP posting details o your case on a public website and IMMEDIATELY call a lawyer! This is a very serious matter. If the...

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Should I pay? What is likely to happen?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

I would highly recommend retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area who can discuss this matter with you in more detail. Even...

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I was arrested for dui and also had suboxone found in my possesion in which some one else has already admitted that they weren't

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

A private attorney generally has less clients than a public defender and may have more time to devote to your case. Public Defenders do the best...

Richard G. Canina's Answers (67)

Should I get a lawyer?

Should I get a criminal defense attorney or represent myself and plead no contest?

What would be my possible punishment for trafficking?

In charged with aggravated assault w / a deadly weapon w / no intent how much time will i get ?

I have a person that calls himself Mr. Bailey telling me that I have won a large sum of money .

My wife was charged with agg assault w/deadly weapon (gun) and DV. What's her maximum sentence in Florida?

I was charged with Disorderly Intoxication and cannot afford an attorney. What should I plea?

My friend used my car committed a felony and wore my clothes.

Should I pay? What is likely to happen?

I was arrested for dui and also had suboxone found in my possesion in which some one else has already admitted that they weren't