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I am being harassed and threatened with violence via facebook, by a former member of my band. What should I do?
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Answered on August 24, 2014
I agree with my colleagues. Whether a complaint to the police results in criminal charges or not, it could be even more valuable for your friend...
Is it normal for a personal injury retainer to not include prosecution of an appeal or representation of appeal by other parties
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Answered on August 23, 2014
I agree with my colleagues that such an agreement seems to be the rule rather than the exception. Attorneys who represent personal injury...
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How do Public Defender keep up with motion for them to be appointed to a person who needs help through the appeals process?
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Answered on August 22, 2014
If your system in Florida is similar to what we have in Illinois, the public defender will not be involved unless and until your motion in the...
Does the judge normally sentence you with the sentence recommendation in the pre sentence investigation report
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Answered on August 21, 2014
In my experience a federal judge takes very seriously all three sentencing submissions, the position papers submitted by the United States...
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What are the sentences for credit card fraud for less than $1000 in Illinois? What can I do in my situation?
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Answered on August 21, 2014
It is useless to speculate about the possible sentence. The prosecutor has many possible charges to consider based on the details of the incident...
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Can I appeal a violent charge that I plead to because the DA threatened me?
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Answered on August 21, 2014
It will be tough to withdraw a plea. From the judge's point of view you got the deal you bargained for and you saved yourself from the possibility...
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What will happen to me for second offense retail theft?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
Possibly yes, assuming that you are convicted, but by no means certainly. It depends in part on the disposition of your previous case, which is...
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Post convictiin petition
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Answered on August 20, 2014
That is rather specialized work. Not all criminal defense attorneys care to handle that kind of project, which tends to involve a lot of work with...
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I have had without either preliminary hearing or grand jury indightment for 79 days since I was out on bond.
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Answered on August 19, 2014
Playing with the speedy trial statute yourself is like juggling hand grenades. That kind of game can blow up in your face. Get a lawyer. A...
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My son was questioned at length while under a large amount of Xanax regarding sexual abuse of his step-daughter.
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Answered on August 19, 2014
You appear to be asking whether his statement to the police can be used as evidence against him in court. Nobody can answer that question for you....
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