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What designates the amount of the bond ? And What happens if the law changes? Charged under new law or old law ?
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Answered on May 20, 2016
Typically, there are 2 factors that influence the amount of bond set by a judge: #1. The seriousness of the crime, and #2 the past criminal conduct...
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Will they supeon me for the money? Am I getting in anymore trouble? Will I ever have to deal with this again?
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Answered on May 20, 2016
I agree with Ms. Goldstein, and can only add, if you are contacted by the police, say nothing to them. Assert your right to remain silent, and ask...
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How long does a prosecutor have to make a case before the accused is free from it
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Answered on May 19, 2016
I do not know Texas law, but typically, there is no statute of limitations on homicide cases. That means they could charge you with a case from 50...
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Can my son file a motion against her for getting his cased dismissed due to her mistakes and the violation of his rights?
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Answered on May 19, 2016
I was a public defender for 30 years, and I have a few observations:
#1. If your son is out on bond, he's lucky to have the public defender. I...
Can the police come and pick you up if you voluntarily check yourself into rehab when you have an active warrant.
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Answered on May 19, 2016
In addition to the great legal advice above, I will make one suggestion, which is: Have your daughter confirm that a bed is available in a local...
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Why are these attorneys so hard to find? How long do I have to file a lawsuit against the state for a legal citizen.
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Answered on May 19, 2016
Prosecutors, and most law enforcement agencies, enjoy some form of immunity from prosecution, whether absolute or qualified, which shields them...
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Is there a possibility I can hire another attorney to help me get the car back ?
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Answered on May 19, 2016
It's a totally different issue from the DUI, and a totally different procedure. You can always change lawyers, if that's what you want to do, but...
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Is there any way to expunge the reckless driving from my record?
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Answered on May 19, 2016
I don't know Ohio law, but in Illinois you would not be able to expunge or seal this conviction. Here's the pertinent part of the statute:
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Like to know how i can avoid serious jailtime since only one working
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Answered on May 19, 2016
I agree with my colleagues. If you are looking at sentencing, you have a lawyer, and that lawyer is your best friend in the world right now. Heed...
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How do I go about getting my license back
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Answered on May 19, 2016
I agree with my colleagues. This is a very specialized area of criminal defense, and DUI law. Take your driving abstract to a lawyer familiar...
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