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I cannot afford a lawyer and I have being denied a public defendant by the judge. I will have to represent myself. Help?!
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Answered on August 01, 2009
Not only do you have self defense as an argument, but you also have defense of others: your mother.
If you cannot afford an attorney and you...
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I wasn't behind the wheel when the police arrived at my car but was arrested just the same.
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Answered on August 01, 2009
I am assuming you were arrested for a criminal DUI. If so, then the prosecution must prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Beyond a...
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Do I need to inform the court I changed my address on my state ID even if I haven't completely moved out of the city yet?
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Answered on July 31, 2009
Respectfully, your questions are too numerous and the answers to them too-detailed to address in this forum. But, I will try to be of some...
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My boss lied and had me arrested on false accusations can he now drop charges?
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Answered on July 31, 2009
Respectfully, it is the prosecutor, not your ex-boss, who represents the people. Therefore, the prosecutor determines whether to dismiss the...
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Upon a conviction of a 1st offense DUI in another state, IL will revoke my license. Is it possible to apply for a RDP?
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Answered on July 31, 2009
I agree with the first answer. I write to refer you to 2 experienced attorneys who can help you: Alan R. Kurash and Donald Ramsell. Their...
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What reading would be a DWI?
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Answered on July 30, 2009
As the previous answers indicate, most states have a per se law; and under the per se law, you may be convicted for simply having a .08 or more in...
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Can a butler police officer pull you over in milwaukee county, even though butler is waukesha county?
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Answered on July 30, 2009
As law school has given us the power to say with great authority, it depends! If the officer was deputized, then, yes, s/he has the authority to...
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Can i still be charged with criminal mischif
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Answered on July 29, 2009
Although your boyfriend does not want to press charges, respectfully, it is not up to him. The district attorney's office represents the people;...
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Can a person without an attorney get a continuance?
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Answered on July 28, 2009
As law school has given us the power to say with great authority: It depends. What is the reason you want a continuance? Most courts are willing...
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My husband got charged with disorderly conduct charge
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Answered on July 28, 2009
No one HAS to get a lawyer. You always have the option of representing yourself. The question is whether you WANT to represent yourself, knowing...
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