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I was in prison was released two years ago went in for dui. I just violated first time for dirty ua. What will happen
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Answered on October 12, 2013
Good question. In general, judges seem reluctant to commit a probationer for a first violation if it is a relatively minor one. You might...
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My cousin is pursuing sexual conduct charges against me, does he have a case that law enforcement would put in front of a judge?
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Answered on October 12, 2013
A complainant cannot charge a person with a crime. Only a prosecuting attorney can do that. Prosecutors generally look at the product of a police...
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If I was released when I was arrested and now I have an active warrant because of the arrest, is that fair?
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Answered on October 11, 2013
Fair? No. Police investigate alleged crimes. Sometimes they make arrests during that investigation process. When the police complete their...
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If I am on the prosecution witness list, when should I expect to be handed a subpoena?
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Answered on October 11, 2013
Yes, that is possible. Usually subpoenae are served weeks before the beginning of the trial or other testimony. But there are no time limits. If...
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Can a charge for first degree felony theft if the court admin has failed to schedule a court date . it has been 3 months ?
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Answered on October 10, 2013
The shortest statute of limitations period for a Minnesota crime is three years. It sounds like you are describing a scenario where you were...
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In Minnesota what is does the b11 mean after 609.605(trespassing)??
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Answered on October 10, 2013
"b11" must refer to subdivision 11, as surmised by Attorney Schafer. Trespassing is not the most serious crime, but any criminal record can be...
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I had a felony conviction for check forgery in MN ,2001. I was discharged from probation in 2004 with a stay of imposition.
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Answered on October 10, 2013
There is no one "criminal record." There are many government records kept by various agencies relating to a person's criminal history. The one...
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What type of sentence could someone be looking at with no record for receiving stolen property in Indiana?
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Answered on October 10, 2013
That would be a question for an Indiana criminal lawyer. I would suggest posting the question on Avvo under the category for criminal lawyers in...
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How long could it take for a person who is extradited to get to their destination?
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Answered on October 10, 2013
The prosecuting authority has to pay for the cost of the transport. They try to do it in the most economical way possible, often by picking up and...
If I received a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia, will it affect my eligibility for FAFSA. If so, in what way?
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Answered on October 09, 2013
Minnesota makes possession of drug paraphernalia a petty misdemeanor, under Minnesota Statutes Section 152.092. I would suggest going to court,...
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