Questions answered by Joshua Sachs

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Do i have a good enough case to get dismissed?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

You can always contest a criminal charge. I see no basis in your posting for dismissal, but of course there is always a possibility of acquittal if...

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Why would an officer from our local police dept be calling me in regards to shoplifting? Shld I get attny involved b4 talking??

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

Well, it is a safe bet that the officer is not calling to make your life any easier. For certain do not speak to the police without an attorney. ...

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How do I seal record from another state

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

Some Illinois counties require a court appearance on every petition to seal or expunge records. Others do not. If the county where you were...

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CAN A APPEAL HURT A PERSON ONCED THEY GET SENTENCED

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 24, 2016

I take it your question is, if the defendant appeals from his conviction or sentence could the ultimate result be a longer sentence? The general...

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I may get charged with a theft misdemeanor, can I still get scholarships and go to college?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 23, 2016

First, I should clarify that when Mr. Moscow said that "you and your friends should consult an attorney" he did not mean that you should all go to...

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I recently got my criminal record sealed only one case but it came up on a background check what do I do now?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 23, 2016

There could be a number of reasons this happened. Two obvious possibilities are that (1) the background check was conducted after the order to...

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Is it possible or worth it to try to get an appeal I'd you have been locked up 23 years on a murder and have 6 years left?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 22, 2016

The deadline for initiating an appeal was thirty days from the date of sentencing. The outside deadline for filing a post-conviction petition was...

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If I paid walmart civil demand with a check will I be able to cancel the check knowing that they were not suppose to been paid.

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

Walmart's civil demand is probably valid under Illinois law, so you assertion that the charges "were not suppose to be paid" is flat out wrong and...

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Isn't this sort of a double jeopardy situation?? What can I do?? Could I sue the state of WV??

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

Your question is confusing. You start out by telling us, if I understand correctly, that on the advice of your PD you agreed to waive preliminary...

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How should he approach this when going to court to appeal the child support and go for full custody?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

This does not sound like an appeal question at all. I agree with my colleagues. Papa needs to hire a lawyer familiar with child custody matters...

Joshua Sachs's Answers (6116)

Do i have a good enough case to get dismissed?

Why would an officer from our local police dept be calling me in regards to shoplifting? Shld I get attny involved b4 talking??

How do I seal record from another state

CAN A APPEAL HURT A PERSON ONCED THEY GET SENTENCED

I may get charged with a theft misdemeanor, can I still get scholarships and go to college?

I recently got my criminal record sealed only one case but it came up on a background check what do I do now?

Is it possible or worth it to try to get an appeal I'd you have been locked up 23 years on a murder and have 6 years left?

If I paid walmart civil demand with a check will I be able to cancel the check knowing that they were not suppose to been paid.

Isn't this sort of a double jeopardy situation?? What can I do?? Could I sue the state of WV??

How should he approach this when going to court to appeal the child support and go for full custody?