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How should I answer "Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor.." if my count date is next month?
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Answered on June 06, 2012
If the case is pending you have not been convicted. Assuming you have nothing else, the answer is no. If the employer checks next month, it would...
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If i been warned not to contact somebody.would it be ok to send her a letter or roses
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Answered on June 05, 2012
A letter or roses is contact and would be a violation.
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Been told that attys are req. for fed court. My court apptd atty withdrew prior to sentencing. Is this legal?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
It is hard to answer without knowing the circumstances. Why did he withdraw? Was there a claim that you can afford an attorney? It may be that...
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How to get a new attorney after being appointed one
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Answered on June 05, 2012
It is very difficult to get a new lawyer appointed because of a disagreement or lack of confidence in the old one. If the friend has money, he can...
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My friend has been in prison for over ten years. He was a king pin selling crack. would writin for early release help?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
You indicate that this was a federal crime. If he was a kingpin dealing crack, I assume he was subject to a mandatory minimum of 10 years. That...
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How can I find out if a federal criminal case went through a grand jury a second time, representment, I believe is the term?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
The judge does not record or docket grand jury proceedings and does not know what went on. Same with the magistrate judge. Those proceedings are...
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Does statute of limitations start from the date of the crime or the date of the arrest warrant?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
Although I am not familiar with Texas law or whether any variations exist there, typically the statute of limitations runs from the date of the...
If you skipped out on your parole and returned after your sentence has ended what will happen?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
Your parole will be revoked and you will be sent back to prison to complete your sentence.
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Police find drugs during vehicle search. Who gets charged?
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Answered on June 04, 2012
Maybe the driver. Maybe the one closest. Maybe everyone in the car. Maybe the one whose fingerprints are on the bag. No hard and fast rule. ...
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Can i sue the person who is accusing me of statutory rape?
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Answered on June 04, 2012
You can certainly sue, but it is unlikely that you have sufficient damages to interest an attorney in taking the case on a contingency basis...
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