My girlfriend stole $400 worth of food at a grocery store and is currently in jail. This is her first offense!
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Answered on October 31, 2014
She really ought to have had a lawyer look into getting her into a diversion program. These are often available to first time non-violent...
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A traffic violation over 17 years old.
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Answered on October 31, 2014
If you found a ticket there is no statute of limitations issue. The SOL refers to the time they've got to charge you. The ticket is a charging...
What should I do if I received a ticket for being lewd in public, but was covered I have a court date in the next month?
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Answered on October 31, 2014
Get yourself a lawyer. As Mr. Finnecy has pointed out, this may be some minor sex offense, which could serious secondary consequences. If you pay...
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Is there a Statute of Limitations on Grand Theft -- in NYC..Staten Island
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Answered on October 31, 2014
Some quick internet research suggests the SOL is 5 years here...double check that with a NY attorney. In general, however, the statute of...
Why can you not have a cordless phone or phone options while being electronically monitored via ankle bracelet?
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Answered on October 31, 2014
I haven't personally seen this requirement before. What exactly do you mean by cordless phone or phone options? I have clients on monitoring who...
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I was arrested on a warrant that was vacated. I was arrested 36 days later and spent 18hrs. Can I sue
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Answered on October 31, 2014
No one can tell from the information you've given. Was the second arrest pursuant to the vacated warrant or something entirely different? Who...
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How can a county jail refuse my fiancé to go to the ER (awaiting pre-trial) when he is so ill? COPD, emphazema breathing distres
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Answered on October 31, 2014
If you have a lawyer, tell the lawyer that he is in need of medical attention so the lawyer can bring it up with the judge. If you don't have a...
My name is sadiki Lawrence. If u look my name up you will see my issues. Can I sue police dept. Loss job time wit kids etc
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Answered on October 31, 2014
You probably cannot sue the police over this. In order to sue police you have to overcome qualified immunity. Essentially, police are immune from...
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I have a misdemeanor conviction for trespassing and petty theft. never in trouble before. given 30 days jail. expungement possib
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Answered on October 31, 2014
The record of these can be sealed. You will need to apply to the court which sentenced you at the appropriate time--one year after you complete...
Do I need a lawyer to write a statement at the detective request
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Answered on October 31, 2014
Anytime the police want to talk to you, it is in your best interest to get a lawyer. This question was posted under criminal defense. If you fear...
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