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My husband violated his 2nd dv probation for the second time. They took him to jail after he pled guilty at his hearing.
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Answered on July 11, 2015
Probably. He is really starting to show a pattern of breaking the law. Judge's dislike such patterns and eventually decide jail is the only thing...
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Can a judge give me more time in jail ?
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Answered on July 11, 2015
Yes, you can still go to jail, and yes missing court dates will irritate the judge and could cause him or her to impose a longer sentence. You...
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What is the statute of limitations if you ran from drug offense and have been living life for 8 yrs clean and sober? I
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Answered on July 11, 2015
The statute of limitations is the time the government has to charge you with an offense after it has been committed, not the time they have to...
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Should I worry about reporting a sexual assault if I assaulted the perpetrator?
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Answered on July 11, 2015
First things first. You need to move out. Right now. Tell a good friend or your parents what happened. They won't leave you homeless in this...
Today a police detective left a message on my answering machine, not giving a reason why they want to contact me. Why is this?
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Answered on July 10, 2015
Do not talk to the police without an attorney other than to say that you would like to consult an attorney.
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Fleeing on foot
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Answered on July 10, 2015
That's actually not that uncommon. Whether it was legal depends upon a lot of facts you probably should not disclose online. Speak privately with...
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I'm a juvenile girl who had gotten arrested the other niht . The cop had left bruises on me and my friend. Is that legal?
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Answered on July 10, 2015
It is unlikely you will win an excessive force case over a few bruises from being physically apprehended. I'd worry more about whatever charge you...
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Petit Larceny in NY
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Answered on July 10, 2015
Do not just plead guilty and hope for mercy. There are often ways to avoid a conviction when an otherwise law abiding and productive citizen makes...
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Can My mother come to my graduation
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Your father can't put out a warrant for your mother, but a judge or magistrate may have, if he reported the non-support or some other matter. This...
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My son was arrested for burglary (neighbor's home and parents home) to fund his heroin dep. Any chance of mandated treatment?
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Answered on July 10, 2015
You should get your son an attorney who can work with the court and the prosecutor to try to achieve a treatment related outcome here. Treatment in...
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