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I was arrested for a warrant and the jail is booking me for past charges that have already been taken care of. Can they do this?
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Answered on September 28, 2017
You can't be held for charges that have been disposed of or settled. If you were on probation for those charges that were settled you may have a...
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Can probation/fines be an option for first time offender who decided to plead guilty to stolen gun possession that's not theirs?
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Answered on September 27, 2017
If the offer from the ADA is to serve 3 years then they will likely not settle for probation, community service and fines. Like most cases the...
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How do I know if the new charge even violated my probation, can I be violated after the fact?
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Answered on September 27, 2017
If you picked up a theft charge while on probation and failed to appear, you'll likely have two warrants. You'll be going to jail. You should make...
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Should I have been arrested and charged for tresspassing?
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Answered on September 27, 2017
If the State can't prove you were on his property they can't convict you. Hire an experienced attorney to defend you. Good luck.
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Should I expect jail time?
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Answered on September 27, 2017
Any violation based on new charges is more difficult to handle. It's impossible to say for sure what the ADA will offer. Hire an experienced...
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What kind-of time do u get on a first offense shoplifting charge theft under $1000?
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Answered on September 25, 2017
He should have enough time built up for a time-served offer. If the ADA agrees, he'll be going home later that day. If not, his attorney will help...
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How do we handle an ongoing case involving my brother being falsely accused and a recent psychological diagnosis?
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Answered on September 25, 2017
If your brother has been falsely accused only an experienced criminal defense attorney can help him. Like all criminal cases, proof/evidence will...
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Will my KY Pretrial Diversion be voided?
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Answered on September 25, 2017
Picking up another charge will violate the terms of your diversion. Depending on the outcome of the Tennessee theft charge, you may be able to save...
How do you get a violation of probation warrant taken care of if you are incarcerated In prison in another city?
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Answered on September 22, 2017
You'll need the judge to issue a transport order. He'll then be brought back to the jail and then to the courthouse to take care of the violation....
Can I be charged for a atv that was stolen 15 or more years ago?
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Answered on September 20, 2017
The statute of limitations on the theft was either 2 years or 4 years, depending on the value of the atv. If charged, contact an experienced...