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Trial by jury or by Judge?

John's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

It may be for that amount a jury is not available. If you are handling the case by yourself a jury may be a bad choice. There are a lot of...

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Can i get arrested in georgia for not completing comm. service in louisiana, even though i paid all my fines?

John's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

It is possible. It would be up to Louisiana to decide if they wanted to extradite you for the offense. But if you have violated your probation,...

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How long does it take to be indicted if your out in whats da staute of limitations

John's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

It depends on the charge. Different cases have different statutes of limitations. In most states, murder has no statute of limitations. There is...

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A friend left my house and was arrested with possion of meth i am a mention in the olice report but not charged i

John's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

You should definitely talk to a lawyer in your area before you testify or talk to the police. A good criminal defense lawyer can advise you on how...

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What does this mean for future posible plea negotiations?

John's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

The prosecutor controls charging decisions. Your friend's lawyer is in the best position to advise him on the case. It is impossible to guess...

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After a severence agreement has been verbally agreed upon, how long does it typicially take for the documents be ready?

John's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

I agree with Ms. Koslyn, you should discuss this with your lawyer.

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Is it possible for an attorney to negotiate a reduced sentence for a fugitive?

John's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

If you are to plead guilty, you will need to appear in court. You should contact a good criminal defense lawyer in the area the charges are filed...

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How can I get a "NOT GUILTY" for Public Drunkenness removed from my record in PA?,

John's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

You may be able to seek expungement of the record if you were acquitted. You may want to contact a lawyer in your area to assist you with the...

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Hi Can someone explain what this means. I am pro-se and I live in the UK. I have a compelling case because I am innocent. T-Y

John's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

Courts are generally unsympathetic to the idea that you plead guilty to an offense that you did not commit. In part because you are telling the...

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In a Civil Limited action, can the limit be waved by the judge for good cause, or for example if there were punitive damages tha

John's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

If the court's jurisdiction is limited neither the court, nor the parties have the authority to exceed its jurisdiction. You have received a very...