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How do I get an attorney to represent me against a corrupt social security judge while in the appeals process?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
When you discuss your case witn an attorney, concentrate on the merits of the case rather than on your complaints about the judge. Pitching this...
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Is a 2255 considered successive filed if the reason is citing a different case a few years after filing the first one?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
Yes it is successive and you do need leave from the court of appeals. In order to get leave on the ground of new law you will have to show...
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Do DEA agents have to follow the guidelines layed out for them in the dea manual regarding informants?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
It woulld depend on the details of the case, but unless there was something very unusual about your situation my off-the-top-of-the-head impression...
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Do I need to hire a lawyer or use a public defendant for my case?- Hattiesburg, MS
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Answered on March 15, 2013
Yes, you need a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a private attorney you may be entitled to the public defender.
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I'm 22 years old with a clean record. While shopping with a friend she took a great amount of items. Now I'm being charged
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Answered on March 15, 2013
It would be a good idea to review this situation with an attorney before you do anything, say anything or pay anything. It is possible that have...
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Are there any laws regarding the use of the postal service in the commission of a crime? (ie a personal assault)
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Answered on March 15, 2013
I defer to my colleagues about whether you have anything that would support a civil action for damages. As to whether your ex commited a criminal...
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If one has a alibi defense but defendant don't take stand can those witnesses still testify on his behalf?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
A defendant who elects not to testify can put on other evidence and call other witnesses. Alibi witnesses are just like any others. But you seem...
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If I feel my public defender is not doing things to prove my innocence in getting the evidence, can I fire her?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
You cannot "fire" the public defender because the public defender was appointed by the court. Only the court can relieve appointed counsel. ...
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If an indictment states that someone committed a crime on a certain date, is the jury only allowed to convict for that date?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
Typically an indictment would charge that a crime was committed "on or about" a certain date and a conviction could stand if the actual date was...
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Will the State press charges if the victim doesn't?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
Criminal charges are brought by the State, not by the "victim." That is the meaning of a criminal charge. On the facts that you describe, a...
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