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If a person excepts a plea agreement can his/her lawyer as judge for leniency the day of sentencing?
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Answered on October 19, 2013
It depends on the agreement. An agreement that contemplates a plea of guilty in exchange for a reduction in charge, or for a recommendation by the...
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If someone is being with a federal crime would they release him/her on a i bond
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Answered on October 18, 2013
The terminology and the system is different in federal court but pretrial release, with out without conditions or security, is frequently, but not...
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Nine hearings and zero results. Is the Judge at fault or are the atty's involved ?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
In every contested case somebody loses. It is not usually the result of anybody's fault or of prejudice. As to the specifics of your case, of...
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My 19-old son was arrested for shoplifting ($220 value). First time & no criminal record. Court in Nov. Should I get a lawyer?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
A lawyer would be a good idea. There may be ways of resolving this case so that your son does not have a record. I would not suggest that he...
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Pleading not guilty to a speeding 15 over. Don't believe I was going that fast. Any chance of getting off?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
If the officer's testimony is believable you will have to do better than "I feel I wasn't speeding." That, even together with your past record,...
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Felony dui no field sobriety no breathalyzer
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Answered on October 16, 2013
You do not have to go before the judge to "ask for an appeal" before you bring the case before the appellate court. You initiate your appeal to...
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Is there any time limit for when Police can charge you with resisting arrest?
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Answered on October 16, 2013
You can be charged at any time until the statute of limitations expires.
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How much time is there from a Filing Of Appeal to the filing of the Initial Brief?
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Answered on October 15, 2013
I defer to my Florida colleagues. I only want to add that in many states, and I not know whether Florida is one of them, appellate courts are...
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How to get details of a felony from 18 yrs ago
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Answered on October 14, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. Keep in mind that the file on a case that old is probably no longer at the clerk's office but has been transferred to...
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Can I appeal my felony conviction from 2008?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
It is too late to appeal, but an appeal would not allow you to introduce new evidence anyway, so if that is your only issue you have not lost much....
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