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I have a no contact for my wife and kids in a criminal case can the judge in our divorce case order timesharing?
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Answered on August 07, 2015
You will need to get approval for contact from both the Criminal Court and the Family Court. Ideally, the Order from the Criminal Court will state...
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Waiver of Speedy trial?
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Answered on August 03, 2015
Speedy trial is the time limits that the State Attorney and the Court have to take your case to trial. Misdemeanors must be tried within 90 days...
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I served the otherwise cooperative witness a subpoena, but she says she can't make it to court.
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Answered on May 20, 2015
Once you are represented by an attorney and jury selection has already occurred you are stuck with their services absent extreme circumstances. A...
What does information filed mean ?
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Answered on November 10, 2014
In order for the State Attorney to proceed with your case they need to file an "Information" or "Indictment." The "information" is the formal...
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I need an appeal lawyer.
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Answered on November 04, 2014
With the brief already filed, there may be some more complex issues in getting you the relief you are looking need.
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I had 2 misdemeanor petty theft charges, adjudication withheld in 1998 & 1999. I have since obtained a fl professional license.
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Answered on October 07, 2014
You can get one charge sealed as you were not adjudicated guilty in the prior cases. Contact a lawyer to get the process started. The most...
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Is it possible to have a case determination changed from adjudicated guilty to adjudication withheld for a DWLS charge?
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Answered on October 07, 2014
A letter will not likely succeed. The process can be long. Hire a lawyer to file the paperwork and begin talking with the State Attorney to get...
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Incarcerated person and divorce
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Answered on October 07, 2014
You can get a divorce completed while an individual is in custody. I have worked a similiar case. Most of the time the inmate can appear via...
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What is the likelihood of having a sentence commuted? Is it worth trying?
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Answered on October 07, 2014
There are a number of possibilities for having his sentence reduced, however, post conviction relief is a difficult path. His attorney should...
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What is the punishment for second degree felongy, robbery of a phone case with no weapon and this is his 1st offence
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Answered on October 07, 2014
2nd degree felonies are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Your child could be held criminally responsible for all the actions of the other...