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Is it illegal for the defendant to contact the victim in his case long after the case has been closed?
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Answered on May 18, 2015
To be safe, I would contact an attorney and have the attorney speak with the victim. It's very likely that there is a no-contact order between the...
Can a Wisconsin State inmate get release for a funeral of a close family member? What are the steps in trying to do so?
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Answered on May 18, 2015
You'll need to have your brother speak with his social worker. It might help to have an attorney as well. Here is the process and requirements...
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If my boyfriend is accused of a crime and the ci is accused of murder and is in jail, does that make the ci an uncreditable witn
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Answered on May 15, 2015
They key word here is "accused." People get accused of crimes all the time, whether it's misdemeanors or homicide. The other attorneys are...
Do I have to pay restitution for stolen merchandise if the merchandise was returned to the store?
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Answered on May 14, 2015
If you do in fact receive a letter from the store's attorneys seeking payment for the damages, I strongly suggest you hire an attorney. Stores...
Can I get my non-traffic ordinance violation expunged?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
Expungement is only for criminal convictions. However, I suggest talking with an attorney about your situation. It may be possible to file a...
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I stole a lot of tools from someone, placed 90% of them back, confessed, and now the victim is lying about everything.
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Answered on May 13, 2015
At this point, there's nothing you can do other than hire a lawyer. Anything further you say/do is probably going to be used against you,...
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I was held on probation for one year illegally and the judge openly admitted he was wrong for doing so what can you do to help
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Answered on May 11, 2015
You should contact an attorney directly and explain your situation in greater detail. An attorney is going to want to know 1) when you were on...
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I received a second retail theft citation in the last 5 months. Is it possible to get a second chance with the states attorney?
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Answered on May 08, 2015
As the saying goes, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So while it might not be likely that you'll get a second chance, you might as well...
What does it take to reopen a criminal case
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Answered on May 08, 2015
First, if you have an attorney, only your attorney can negotiate with the DA - the DA is not able to speak directly to you. You have an absolute...
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Was this legal?
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Answered on May 08, 2015
Are you sure the police department directly notified your employer? When you fail a drug test that affects work release, it becomes part of the...
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