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If you are in federal custody and have a detainer from state, can you have that detainer dismissed?
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Answered on March 13, 2013
You can't have the detainer dismissed directly, but you can serve on the state prosecutor a demand to be tried on the outstanding charge. This will...
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Backing up i "bumped" someone. His insurance co is taking me to court for 4000.00 in damage!
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Answered on March 13, 2013
Did you have liability insurance? If so, get the company a copy of the suit papers immediately. Your insurance company has a duty to defend you....
How long do you have to sit in county jail before you can have your bond lowered?
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Answered on March 13, 2013
No fixed amount of time. If he has a lawyer, the lawyer can file a motion to reduce bond immediately. If he cannot afford to hire a lawyer, he will...
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Is there a statute of limitations in Clayton County, Georgia for a traffic violation?
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Answered on March 12, 2013
Wrong question. The statute was tolled when the ticket was written.
What you need to know is whether or not this old charge is causing you any...
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Can i get my record from 14 years ago exponged for, dom. violence and mis. assalut?
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Answered on March 12, 2013
You can't get the convictions expunged or sealed, but you can file an application with the court for relief from diasability. Consult a lawyer in...
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NURSING HOME REFUSED IV DEATH BY DEHYDRATION….
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Answered on March 12, 2013
It may very well depend on whether or not the patient had a living will and/or durable power of attorney for health care specifying that artificial...
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What are my chances of getting my 2nd OVI dropped?
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Answered on March 12, 2013
Sounds like you're in a tough spot. Even if you beat the OVI, the judge can still rake you over the coals on the DUS and leaving the scene. I...
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Elderly parent, with no durable POA/will/medical POA needs long term care in AZ . His only family is in MI. Where do we begin
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Answered on March 12, 2013
I suggest calling Adult Protective Services in his town. Explain that he is deteriorating fast, and is a danger to himself, and that his family is...
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Is there jail time ?
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Answered on March 11, 2013
It sounds like a case where you can probably avoid jail time, but you're going to need a lawyer to get you through the system.
Can you get probation for federal charges
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Answered on March 08, 2013
Some offenses have mandatory time, most don't. However, there are also many offenses for which probation is possible, but unlikely. The defendant...
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