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When I show up for court can the judge/ prosecutor make me testify against my own son or can I just pled the 5th
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Answered on May 03, 2017
You are required to testify, if you are subpoenaed and called as a witness. The 5th Amendment says you cannot be required to testify against...
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I was charged with ovi and I have 2 prior ovi' six 6 years. However one was amended to a physical control.
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Answered on May 01, 2017
The look back period is now 10 years, not 6. That just changed last month and the change may or may not apply in your case. The physical should not...
How long will I sit in jail for a failure to appear?
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Answered on May 01, 2017
You can almost certainly bond out the same day. Also, the court may permit you to simply reschedule. Call the clerk of courts and ask.
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Should we ask for house arrest?
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Answered on May 01, 2017
You really should be discussing this with your attorney. Such requests are not unreasonable, but, depending on the facts, circumstances, and...
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I was forced into testifying against my husband in a domestic violence case. Can my testimony be thrown out somehow
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Answered on May 01, 2017
This is common scenario. No, the court is not going to throw out your testimony because you didn't want to give it.
Can you get out of an imposed sentence?
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Answered on May 01, 2017
If you can pay the debt you owe, that will likely help. But, whether to impose some or all of the pending time is ultimately up to the judge, and...
Will I get my license suspended for going 22 mph over the speed limit?
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Answered on May 01, 2017
That is certainly a possibility. Many of the juvenile courts are quite harsh on moving violations these days.
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Can I have a warrant lifted for someone who is being charged with a felony or do they have to turn themselves in?
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Answered on May 01, 2017
With a serious felony charge like this, the defendant is going to have to turn himself in. But, it is a good idea to get a lawyer in advance so...
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Charges after turning 18
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Answered on May 01, 2017
There is nothing magical about turning 18. The statute of limitations a misdemeanor theft charge is two years. It doesn't matter if you turn 18 in...
How much time facing for drug trafficking cocaine three felony fours.If found guilty will they run charges concurrent
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Answered on May 01, 2017
Each F4 carries up to 18 months. It is likely any sentence you get will be concurrent, but not a sure bet. You really ought to have an attorney...
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