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How great are my chances of being granted an executive clemency in Illinois without the aid of an attorney?
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Answered on March 30, 2014
Your chances of getting clemency without an attorney probably approach zero. With an attorney? A conscientious attorney would probably advise you...
Can a statement written by the Police be used against the defendant in an Jury trial if its not signed BY defendant?
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Answered on March 30, 2014
Yes, the statement can be used by the prosecution at trial. The prosecutor will have to present the testimony of a witness, probably a police...
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Can probation be reduced if conditions are fulfilled and can i leave the country upon fulfilling the requirements?
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Answered on March 29, 2014
The judge who put you on probation has the authority to grant or deny a request for early termination or relaxation of conditions. I agree with...
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Should my children have their attorney's file for Brady giglio material ?
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Answered on March 28, 2014
That is rather like having them remind a surgeon that the appendix is at the distal end of the intestine, isn't it? Any other suggestions for the...
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Should I pay a civil demand letter? I already paid my ticket, but Walmart is expecting more.
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Answered on March 28, 2014
You should not be surprised to receive a civil demand letter from Walmart. That is, legally, an entirely separate matter from your ordinance...
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My brother was found guilty on capital murder. .
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Answered on March 28, 2014
I assume that this was a Texas state court conviction, and just how this case will proceed will depend on Texas procedure, with which I am...
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What is the petitioner's deadline for filing a federal habeas corpus?
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Answered on March 28, 2014
Calculation of federal habeas corpus filing deadlines is complicated and a reliable answer would require a complete review of all procedural...
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Does this quote exist on record? "For a crime to exist, there must be an injured party (Corpus Delicti).." Sherar v. Cullen
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Answered on March 27, 2014
You have the citation wrong. It is 481 F2d 945. Sherar v. Cullen is a 1973 case decided by the ninth circuit court of appeals and you will find...
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Accused of rape, she did not pursue, had fingerprints taken. How can I ensure I get a governmental job? Expungement?
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Answered on March 26, 2014
Your question leaves too many uncertainties, and these are not things to be discussed online in a public internet forum. Mr. Cameron raises some...
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Do I plead guilty at the arraignment without a public defender?
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Answered on March 26, 2014
I would not advise you to plead guilty unless you have a lawyer, either a retained attorney or the public defender, review your case first and...
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