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Is it ever proper for a defence lawyer to sit on the opposite side of the table instead of next to the defedant in court?
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Answered on November 08, 2010
Without the complete context, the answer is sure, it can sometimes be okay. I do not always sit next to my client's in court, even at trial,...
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What are my rights if arrested and released with no charges causes me to loose my job?
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Answered on November 08, 2010
This is more an issue of civil law than criminal law in the sense you are seeking damages for Police action.
Under criminal law, they seem to...
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If a person is pulled over and has pot what can they be charged with in the state of minnesota?
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Answered on November 08, 2010
The possession of pot in the car can be used, depending on its location and condition (wrapped and in the trunk vs. open on the seat next to you)...
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I have only one d u i is this considered a 1st degree misdemeanor
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Answered on November 08, 2010
They presume you knew, but they are correct in the sense that you were wrong on the application.
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Arrested for a DUI Alcohol in Los Angeles County (Compton). Oxycontin was in the car. What puunishment and fines am I facing?
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Answered on November 08, 2010
And, as a general rule, the early you hire counsel, the better your situation will be. Get someone in before decisions start getting made about...
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I am on probation for a DUI (.09) and got 2 tickets. Am I going to have to go to jail or can I get a deferred sentence & a fine?
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Answered on November 08, 2010
All violations, however technical in nature, can subject you to facing a restructured sentence under the guidelines of the original charge as all...
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I have a warrant for my arrest for a speeding ticket, Is that a violation of my probation and what should I do
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Answered on November 08, 2010
Generally speaking, most prosecutors do not bother with filing a violation for speeding, but they can.
All violations, however technical in...
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Was I denied procedural due process? Can I recover damages?
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Answered on November 08, 2010
You should certainly hire counsel to go to court with you on the ticket. If you can document all of this - and a lawyer will help you do it - you...
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I received a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign, but the officer wrote the date of the incident for my date of birth.
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Answered on November 08, 2010
These are commonly referred to as scrivener's errors. Since they do not tangibly effect that you are on notice of the violation you are alleged to...
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Can a cop require bail if you are not under arrest? Illinois
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Answered on November 08, 2010
Short answer - yes. All citations in Illinois require the posting of some "bail," which serves to secure a guarantee of your compliance with the...
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