Questions answered by Shashi S Jairam

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What does this mean??

Shashi's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

This is quite normal in a felony case. When someone is charged, they often get an initial court date. Once the case is entered into the system,...

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Can I ask them to amend the report?Is it necessary? How can I do so without being offensive? Are P reports admissible in court?

Shashi's answer | Answered on February 22, 2016

Looking at the question, I believe that you have posted a similar question and we have answered it. You should stop posting detail facts here if...

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What can a public defender do? How much say do I have in what happens to him? Can I send a Declination of Prosecution?

Shashi's answer | Answered on February 21, 2016

The problem you face is that public defenders often don't get involved at this stage because the case hasn't been filed yet. Many PDs are...

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Can I have my record expunged?

Shashi's answer | Answered on February 19, 2016

You may be eligible for an expungement. The process is a bit tedious and takes a while from start to finish. It takes approximately 9-12 months...

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Where do I begin with this byzantine expungement process? Is it possible to take care of this wholly on my own for cheap?

Shashi's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

You can certainly do the expungement on your own if your have the time. The process is a bit tedious and takes a while from start to finish. I've...

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Is this normal that a Judge would just refuse to hear this type of motion? Do we have any one to help us?

Shashi's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. To add, here in Palm Beach they do charge a surcharge fee as part of the restitution collection. I was told that this...

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How can I contest this? Do I have grounds to do so? Isn't a month unreasonable? What are my chances of settlement?

Shashi's answer | Answered on February 10, 2016

Sorry to hear about your situation. Maybe you can try to work something out with them. Show them your call log to show you spoke with them. ...

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Will this give me a record? Can this be expunged? How will it affect my cellege grants?Im Appling for work will i be a criminal?

Shashi's answer | Answered on January 22, 2016

Sorry to hear about your situation. I believe your mother already posted this question and I, along with several attorneys, answered it. Here is...

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Do I need an attorney? What is the penalty for such a "crime"? How much will it cost to get the charge dropped?

Shashi's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

Yes, you need an attorney. As crimes go, marijuana is not the most serious of crimes. Nevertheless, it is punishable by up to a year in...

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Will the court send anything to my house having to do with the court or my situation ?

Shashi's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

Probably, yes. You will get a notice of hearing sent to your house. Did your attorney tell you what the most likely outcome would be? If you...

Shashi S Jairam's Answers (645)

What does this mean??

Can I ask them to amend the report?Is it necessary? How can I do so without being offensive? Are P reports admissible in court?

What can a public defender do? How much say do I have in what happens to him? Can I send a Declination of Prosecution?

Can I have my record expunged?

Where do I begin with this byzantine expungement process? Is it possible to take care of this wholly on my own for cheap?

Is this normal that a Judge would just refuse to hear this type of motion? Do we have any one to help us?

How can I contest this? Do I have grounds to do so? Isn't a month unreasonable? What are my chances of settlement?

Will this give me a record? Can this be expunged? How will it affect my cellege grants?Im Appling for work will i be a criminal?

Do I need an attorney? What is the penalty for such a "crime"? How much will it cost to get the charge dropped?

Will the court send anything to my house having to do with the court or my situation ?