Can can my public defenders set my court date for trial without me allowing that to go through to trial? or saying? I wanted to
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Answered on February 22, 2021
Your attorney can set a case for trial if he or she believes it is ready for trial. Cases cannot be delayed indefinitely; judges want to move...
What is the timeframe for notification of charges?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
The delay may be something your lawyer can delve into at trial, possibly to suggest the crime did not happen because of the delayed...
If I accidentally shoplifted and left merchandise in the parking lot after realizing, what happens?
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Answered on November 06, 2020
You may get charged with petty theft, assuming the value was less than $300. Your claim of "accidentally" taking it would be a potential...
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Is there a form that can exempt what’s on my background to come up when doing background screening for jobs ?
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Answered on November 05, 2020
No. If there was, every criminal defendant would use that. And background checks would be worthless.
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Can I still purchase a firearm? Or get a CCW
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Answered on November 05, 2020
So, if you have not been adjudicated guilty or adjudicated as a delinquent (when you were a juvenile) you MAY be able to obtain a concealed carry...
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How can I get justice?
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Answered on November 05, 2020
You should get as far away from "B" as possible. You want "justice," but I am not sure B has done anything illegal that can be substantiated with...
Can I be charged for a threat while under baker act ?
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Answered on October 29, 2020
Yes. You can be charged. The Baker Act does not mean you are mentally incompetent or insane at the time of the offense. It mean lead your attorney...
What does it mean if a disposition is filled?
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Answered on October 29, 2020
Generally, disposition means the case is over, The disposition can be a conviction, or can be a withhold of guilt or even could mean the case was...
I didn't pay my court fines from 2010 do they go away so I can vote .?
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Answered on October 21, 2020
You will need to pay the fines off before casting a ballot in this or any election. Fines do not disappear until you pay them or you die.
Is it possible to reopen and fight an 8 year old case that resulted in felony adjudication withheld?
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Answered on October 21, 2020
Short answer: No.
Longer answer is the general window for most appeals is 2 years post-conviction..