Questions answered by John Gillespie

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Any chance that this case will get dismissed at the motion to show cause?

John's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

You need to give more information. It sounds like it should be dismissed, but why is there a motion to show cause, and who is it for?

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What should I tell the state attorney on my appointment? I want to drop all the charges but I don't know what I should tell them

John's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

You already have legal problems, and if he put bruises on you the legal problems are the least of your worries. You should not talk to the state...

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If I got arrested

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

If you get arrested in FL on a misdemeanor you can bond out immediately and go home. The bond may be higher because you live out of state. If you...

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How can I get the father of my child other baby mother locked up for physically attacking me? Do I have to record her or what?

John's answer | Answered on March 20, 2016

Your mistake is trying to do this without the help of a lawyer. Going to court without a lawyer is like going to the hospital to take out your own...

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How can I say to state attorney I basically lied and fabricated things out of anger without putting myself in trouble

John's answer | Answered on March 20, 2016

You should not go to the state attorney under any circumstances. Your best option is to contact your children's father's lawyer and tell them you...

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.3850 post conviction relief motion past the two year deadline

John's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

It is very difficult to file after the deadline. You should speak with an appellate attorney.

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What do we have to do to change Savings account to my name or cash out totally?

John's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

The bank won't let you change the accounts to your name, but she can add you to the accounts. Also, you can take money out of the account if the...

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My older son was arrested in FL this a.m. and is being held in jail but he used his brothers name how do we clear this up?

John's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

You did not mention why he was arrested to start with, but giving the police a false name is a misdemeanor. This may end up causing his brother a...

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Between him being in possession of the firearm as well as driving daily on a revoked license what is the best way to report him?

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

The only way to report him is to call the police and make a report. But you may want to find another place to live before you do that.

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If I retain a lawyer this late into the process will he/she be granted more continuances until s/he is ready for Trail?

John's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

The new lawyer can ask for a continuance. It is up to the judge as to whether it is is granted.

John Gillespie's Answers (4602)

Any chance that this case will get dismissed at the motion to show cause?

What should I tell the state attorney on my appointment? I want to drop all the charges but I don't know what I should tell them

If I got arrested

How can I get the father of my child other baby mother locked up for physically attacking me? Do I have to record her or what?

How can I say to state attorney I basically lied and fabricated things out of anger without putting myself in trouble

.3850 post conviction relief motion past the two year deadline

What do we have to do to change Savings account to my name or cash out totally?

My older son was arrested in FL this a.m. and is being held in jail but he used his brothers name how do we clear this up?

Between him being in possession of the firearm as well as driving daily on a revoked license what is the best way to report him?

If I retain a lawyer this late into the process will he/she be granted more continuances until s/he is ready for Trail?