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A young lawyer i need help in situation where my client is a passenger in car and guns were found he couldnt execerise control

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

I am hoping a lawyer didn't actually write this, or I am concerned for all your clients, not just this one. If you are actually a defendant you...

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Will I get a bond on show cause to capius due to not having an ADRESS to give my p.o?

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

It sounds like you may be charged with violation of your probation. Typically, when you are on probation, you are required to maintain a residence.

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I reside in New Orleans. I went to Dallas for a weekend trip and was arrested in Dallas. I missed my NO Court Date.

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

Call the Public Defender's Office in Dallas and explain your situation to them.

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Do I have the right to depose a witness for the prosecution before the trail?

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

In Florida, a criminal defendant has the right to depose all class A witnesses if the charge is a felony. You really need to hire a lawyer to do...

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Who is pressing charges against my husband when we receive a criminal summons from the Village of Ruidoso NM?

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

It would be the State/District/CIty/County Attorney in the area.

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If a 1st degree murder case is not labeled as capital murder case can it still be considered punishable by death?

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

It is punishable by death since the worst case scenario would be that the death penalty would be imposed. Just because the State is not seeking...

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If a judge dismissed charge at opening of your bench trial in light of evidence can you be retried or is it double jeopardy.

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

They still may be able to refile your charges file different charges, depending on the particular ruling. Also, the State may be able to appeal...

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What sort of sentence am I looking at for a first felony offense battery on an officer?

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

If Florida, battery on a police officer is a 3rd degree penalty and the maximum sentence is 5 years prison time. Why don't you consult with your...

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My husband is beingb sentenced n a couple of weeks forn a pettytheft with a prior

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

I can't tell you about the penalties in California, but in Florida if someone is charged with Petit Theft and they have one prior, this means they...

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Price ranges

Amber's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

Every lawyer has different prices based. You should set up some consultations and you will be able to get some quotes. You will have to pay in...

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A young lawyer i need help in situation where my client is a passenger in car and guns were found he couldnt execerise control

Will I get a bond on show cause to capius due to not having an ADRESS to give my p.o?

I reside in New Orleans. I went to Dallas for a weekend trip and was arrested in Dallas. I missed my NO Court Date.

Do I have the right to depose a witness for the prosecution before the trail?

Who is pressing charges against my husband when we receive a criminal summons from the Village of Ruidoso NM?

If a 1st degree murder case is not labeled as capital murder case can it still be considered punishable by death?

If a judge dismissed charge at opening of your bench trial in light of evidence can you be retried or is it double jeopardy.

What sort of sentence am I looking at for a first felony offense battery on an officer?

My husband is beingb sentenced n a couple of weeks forn a pettytheft with a prior

Price ranges