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My 17 yr old son was arrested for assalt , the person he assaulted is 19years old. He has to appear for judge do I need lawyer
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Answered on November 11, 2009
Get your son a lawyer. His admission about starting the fight is a problem. There may be others as well. Trying to go it alone is like trying to...
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Friend charged with embezzlement of $70, do you think the case will get dropped and is a lawyer needed?
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Answered on November 11, 2009
The chance of the prosecutor just dropping the case on their own is so remote that I dare say it will never happen. Your friend should make an...
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Do I need to respond to an investigator for potential charges against me or can I just wait until they charge me?
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Answered on November 11, 2009
As a fellow hunter, I assume the investigator is a DNR conservation officer. COs have the same authority as the state police. They routinely...
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If someone pleads guilty but absconds before allocution or being sentenced, can they automatically retract the plea?
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Answered on October 28, 2009
Whether the plea may be withdrawan will depend on the detailed facts of the situation. At a minimum, the plea transcript should be ordered (and...
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My Husband has a violation of probation in detroit michigan what can we do?
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Answered on October 28, 2009
The ultimate consequences will be up to the judge. Avoiding the situation will only make it worse. In the end, he will have to turn himself in. ...
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How can i get my husband writted out of jail
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Answered on October 28, 2009
This internet posting board is not the best way to receive a rapid response. Find an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area and call...
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Why is My 18 yr old Brother facing 3-5 years in prison for a gun charge, without any priors?
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Answered on October 28, 2009
The approach to your brother's case will depend on the detailed facts, particularly whether he had the gun on his person outside the house, whether...
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My 16 year old son was arrested for having one 750 mg hydrocodone pill in his possession. What is the usual sentence for this?
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Answered on October 04, 2009
Contact a criminal defense attorney with experience with juvenille and narcotics offenses. Best case senario is he will not have a record when...
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Do preliminary trials raise your bail?
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Answered on October 04, 2009
The law governing bail requires the court to assess the accused's risk of flight and danger to the community. The best way to ensure a favorable...
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My son is 16 he is being charged in juvenile court for larceney from a motor vehicle what can i expect
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Answered on October 04, 2009
The answer depends on a variety of factors that are too numerous to outline here. I can tell you from personal experience representing teens that...