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How long can a case remain open without any legal actions? Is there a time limit restraint when pressing charges? Can it linger?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
Assuming you were not in fact arrested ( which it doesn't sound like you were) the only time limit that applies is the statute of limitations....
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Why did a police detective that's trying to track me down get upset when she was told that I have a lawyer?
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Answered on December 07, 2014
Quite simple. Now they don't have the upper hand. A good lawyer can deal with that aspect. Sit tight. How a detective responds is naturally part...
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What am I risking by pleading not guilty in a battery case. Where the defendant doesn't show up
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Answered on December 07, 2014
I'm assuming you are suggesting the victim may not show up. There are quite a few variables here that are unknown. While you may have priors, this...
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When will i receive my letter after shoplifting
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Answered on December 06, 2014
Try going to your county's Clerk of Courts to see if your name comes up under criminal cases. It is likely going to be a misdemeanor if you were...
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Am I considered convicted?
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Answered on December 06, 2014
There may be a "diversion program" in your county for first time offenders. It keeps people "out of the system" in a sense bc after certain...
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Is it a possibility he could be released? ? What could happen next ?
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Answered on December 06, 2014
I hate to state the obvious but you really need to hire a lawyer at this point who could get him before a judge and possibly file a Petition for...
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Will I do jail time? Petty theft 2nd degree mm, 2nd offense in this county, one other offense in another county?P
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Answered on December 05, 2014
Based on the priors stated, you do not qualify as a Habitual Misdemeanor Offender (HMO) and thus suffer certain enhancements in sentencing. ...
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Can you help my son who was charged with 3 counts of robbery and has to serve 20 years but we where looking for pro bono lawyers
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Answered on December 04, 2014
Please understand there are Rules and time limitations as to filing Post-Conviction Relief Motions (in most cases it's 2 yrs). There are nuances...
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Question about my case, Misdemeanor Domestic Violence with 2 Felonies attached.
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Answered on December 04, 2014
Mr. Konecky is correct about Judge Cohen in Broward County. You do need someone who can has experience before a DV judge and who can prepare your...
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Missed my arraignment
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Answered on December 04, 2014
Feel free to call it in. Call the Judicial Assistant for your judge. Tell them you missed a court date. You may need to schedule it in advance so...
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