Questions answered by Michael James Orlando

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What does adjucication of guilt witheld mean?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 07, 2012

If you received a withheld adjudication of guilt that means that you were sentenced. As a result, if you were asked whether or not you had ever...

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I have subpoenaed for a criminal case against a woman who hit me almost a year ago do i need legal representation?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 02, 2012

Look at your subpoena and if at the top somewhere it says, "State of Florida vs __________", then it is a criminal case at which point you are...

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Question about felony conviction for marijuana possession with intent and how it affects me in California.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 22, 2012

I am not sure what California Law your specifically referring to, but I would be suprised if an employer would not be able to fire someone for...

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What is my recourse for a possible out of state "bad check warrant"?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 17, 2012

If the warrant is for a misdemeanor worthless check charge, then you may be able to resolve the matter more easily then if it is a felony amount. ...

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Should subpoenas duces tecums be served to arresting officers at trial to make sure they bring copies of evidence?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 14, 2012

I would determine who took the photos your interested in using and then would put that person under subpoena for the trial. If they are crime...

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Hey hello my boyfriend been sitting in jail for 91 days ...he violated c.c twice now he have to take a plea

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2012

Generally speaking any time your on community control for a felony charge(s) and you violate you can technically get up to the statutory maximum of...

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When I apply for a job do I say that I was convicted of a misdemeanor when it was "disposed by prosecutor" ?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2012

If you did 6 months of probation then you were sentenced to a charge. If the Judge withheld adjudication of guilt then you weren't convicted of...

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If Defendant submits the arresting officers probable cause affidavit as evidence, does that open the door to his police reports?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 26, 2012

Assuming that both reports were authored by the same officer, the answer is yes you can impeach a witness with a prior inconsistent statement. ...

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Misdemeanor probation violation?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2012

Probation officers can make bond recommendations when they send the warrant to the Judge's office. If you tell your PO that your going to do the...

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Four years ago, while released on bail, the court adjudicated me ITP and also allowed my court appointed attorney to withdraw.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 23, 2012

In order to meet the criteria for commitment to DCF when your found incompetent to proceed, two doctors appointed by the court to conduct the...

Michael James Orlando's Answers (133)

What does adjucication of guilt witheld mean?

I have subpoenaed for a criminal case against a woman who hit me almost a year ago do i need legal representation?

Question about felony conviction for marijuana possession with intent and how it affects me in California.

What is my recourse for a possible out of state "bad check warrant"?

Should subpoenas duces tecums be served to arresting officers at trial to make sure they bring copies of evidence?

Hey hello my boyfriend been sitting in jail for 91 days ...he violated c.c twice now he have to take a plea

When I apply for a job do I say that I was convicted of a misdemeanor when it was "disposed by prosecutor" ?

If Defendant submits the arresting officers probable cause affidavit as evidence, does that open the door to his police reports?

Misdemeanor probation violation?

Four years ago, while released on bail, the court adjudicated me ITP and also allowed my court appointed attorney to withdraw.