If a case is dismissed, that means it is thrown out of court and you have never been convicted. The government could see it, but it would simply...

Miranda rights

Miranda rights are required only during custodial interrogation. There is no requirement of Miranda rights at the time of arrest. Second question...

Given that the question makes clear that they intend to include cases where adjudication was withheld, the only truthful answer is yes.

Does my friend have a chance of beating crminal charges

Whether to plead guilty or go to trial is the most important decision in a criminal case. It is a question that must be decided by conferring with...

I was caught shoplifting,no police was called no court order,only took ny name social & address. civil letter demanding $200.

I agree with my colleagues. Paying or not paying, the decision about prosecution will be made by the prosecutor.

Legal Disclaimer, Character witness in federal court

First, the disclaimer may be a defense at trial. It is not a basis to get the charge dismissed. The prosecutor will take the position at trial...

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I recentaly shoplifted

The $300 is a civil demand which the store is making for "damages." You are under no obligation to pay it. If you don't, the store would have to...

My husband was held for over 96hrs before being charged with felony fire arm can these charges be dismissed or dropped

This is a very serious situation with a number of issues. Your husband needs a criminal defense lawyer. If he can't afford to retain one, the...

If you are indicted on a conspiracy, is it true that there is two others that conspired with you? Would they be indicted also?

The conspiracy involves more than one person but only one person has to be indicted. The others could be "unindicted coconspirators."

Case "united states v. sokolow" the posture: reinstated conviction. what does "posture" & "reinstated conviction" mean?

Posture means the status of the case. Reinstated conviction means the defendant was convicted, then the conviction was reversed or vacated for...

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