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Can a closed case be reopended?, If the defendant was unavailable for prosecution and moves back to that state(ohio)
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Answered on October 08, 2019
You bet, it’s closed because there is a warrant. They will definitely be coming for you. Defendant unavailable means they couldn’t find you. They...
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How could they charge me with 2nd degree burglary and all I did was brake my girlfriend window didn't hurt nobody go inside?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
It doesn’t take much to charge someone. If you broke a window and they believe you were trying to get inside to commit a crime, boom, burglary...
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Will I receive no bond if I ask for a continuance for ovi to obtain proper legal representation?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
If you show up for court, a change in your bond status is really unlikely. Is there some other reason the court might want to jail you?
My nephew was charged with disorderly conduct by his school. What happens now? He's 13 years old?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
Disorderly conduct is a very low level offense and he’s only 13. He’s likely to be put on probation for a bit and required to complete...
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Is it normal practice to resentence a person, clear them of the original conviction, and charge them with the other crime ?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
That’s not normal, no. But there are some reasons it might happen. His lawyer should have explained what was going on.
How long would you get for an escape charge?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
The level of an escape charge is dictated by the seriousness of the underlying offense. Since she had 4 years in prison, that was probably an F2...
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What kind of jail time is he looking at?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
First, she should report the violations of the no contact. Those are each separate crimes, and could be charged. Second, the injuries do sound like...
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8 months on the run for a possession of drug warrant what happens when I turn myself in?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
If he turns himself in, he will be arrested, booked and processed, and either post bond wait to see a judge to set bond and then post bond, or be...
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Is it okay for a 16 yr old to date a 18yr old sex offender?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
I’m going to go ahead and say no. This isn’t a good idea for either of you.
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Illegal search and seizure?
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Answered on October 07, 2019
This is a really fact specific question. You’re going to need to hire an attorney. The charges are pretty serious. The search sounds suspect the...
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