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If the police did not issued a ticket for an expired tag because the driver was not the register owner of the car
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Answered on July 27, 2015
Yes, the officer basically cut the driver a break for the other infraction. Driving on a suspended license can be a criminal offense, with...
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I'm trying to find out if a hotel owner can be responsible for my truck being stolen
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Answered on July 27, 2015
Generally not: they are not going to be responsible for someone else's actions. However, there are certain situations where they had notice of a...
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My boyfriend is looking at 2 yrs prison. Already did 10 months.Before vop. Does the judge HAVE TO GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR TIME SERV
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Answered on July 23, 2015
He is entitled to credit for all the time he has served on the charge. HOWEVER, a lot of times the prosecutor will make a condition of their plea...
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Drug probation after felony probation modified for a violation - will this affect my divorce/custody/visitation?
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Answered on July 01, 2015
It can, but this is a better question for family /custody section. If you have an attorney on your child custody case, inform them right away!
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Can a suite be filed against a rental property for accusations of violating contract?
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Answered on June 30, 2015
Criminal is not the correct category- maybe landlord/tenant, maybe contract...
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What is my worst and best case scenario if i get an attorney or stick with a public defender based on my charges and past record
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Answered on June 30, 2015
No attorney can promise you an outcome. Each case is different and depends on the specific facts, plus other facts, such as prior record. By hiring...
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If not prosecuted on charges because I took a plea then felony VOP (abscond and new charges) occurs will they "recharge" me?
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Answered on June 29, 2015
No, they cannot go back and add charges that were dropped as part of a negotiated plea deal. However, they can still prosecute you for VOP for the...
Could sentencing on both felony VOP and new charges (plea) take place at the probation revocation hearing?
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Answered on June 25, 2015
Yes, sometimes they will bring a new case to plead out at the same time as a VOP, if the judge is on board and if there is a global deal for all...
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Is it possible his sentence will be time served?
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Answered on June 24, 2015
I agree, without more details, I would expect the prosecutor to want a lot of jail, if not prison time, especially with an abscond, and several new...
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Turned in verse arrested on abscond from felony probation?
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Answered on June 24, 2015
It certainly looks better if you turn yourself in- the longer you go as an abscond, the worse it looks. Also, while you're not entitled to a bond,...