Questions answered by Colin Christopher Murphy

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Can I ask to see the jury pool records on a case?

Colin's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

Your attorney should have been provided with a copy of all the questionnaires submitted by the panel. Normally, excuses are taken by the judge...

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Can you tell me what deferred judgment means?

Colin's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

Once you successfully complete probation, the matter will be expunged from your adult criminal record. You will be able to say that you have not...

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What can you do to have a theft charge NOT show up on a background check?

Colin's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

If provide your prospective employer with a signed waiver for a background check, then the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation will report a...

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I keep asking my attorney for a pretrial conference, but he says its not necessary.

Colin's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

When a defendent enters a plea of not guilty, there will be regular pre-trial conferences to facilitate plea negotiations. It sounds like your...

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Hi, I've decided to defend myself in a court case.

Colin's answer | Answered on August 25, 2013

It sounds like a default was entered against you for a failure to appear. You may want to contact the clerk of court and find out where the trial...

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I have been charged with a felony and waived my speedy trial. How Long does the state have to take me to trial?

Colin's answer | Answered on August 25, 2013

The state must bring it to trial within one year from the date of your arraignment, which was the hearing where you entered a plea of not guilty.

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My fiance may need a defense attorney for assault charges. but he was mentally unstable when the incident happened.

Colin's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

You speak with an experienced a criminal defense attorney in your area. If your fiancee is charged with the type of assault that requires the...

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Do you need to be handed a charge sheet by the police for a charge to be official?

Colin's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

Perhaps you were merely detained for further investigation and then released when nothing developed? If a person in your position would have...

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What is the diferrence if i plead me guilty and wait for 2 years for expungement or if i get a dismissed case?

Colin's answer | Answered on August 21, 2013

If the case is merely dismissed, then a record of your arrest will still appear during a public record search. If you receive a deferred judgment...

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Can I sue someone for not telling me the identity of someone who I believed had burglarized my house.

Colin's answer | Answered on August 21, 2013

I don't believe either person has a legal obligation to disclose that information to you. I don't know of any cause of action you could file...

Colin Christopher Murphy's Answers (6902)

Can I ask to see the jury pool records on a case?

Can you tell me what deferred judgment means?

What can you do to have a theft charge NOT show up on a background check?

I keep asking my attorney for a pretrial conference, but he says its not necessary.

Hi, I've decided to defend myself in a court case.

I have been charged with a felony and waived my speedy trial. How Long does the state have to take me to trial?

My fiance may need a defense attorney for assault charges. but he was mentally unstable when the incident happened.

Do you need to be handed a charge sheet by the police for a charge to be official?

What is the diferrence if i plead me guilty and wait for 2 years for expungement or if i get a dismissed case?

Can I sue someone for not telling me the identity of someone who I believed had burglarized my house.