If tried by a state court and found guilty,can a federal case still be brought against the defendant on the same charge?
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Answered on June 20, 2018
Usually the feds will not proceed with a second prosecution but they can, if any of the elements are different. Seldom do state laws and federal...
How can a detective say I have a pick Up warrant for my arrest but it doesn’t show up on a warrant search?
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Answered on June 20, 2018
I do not know how you did an "active warrant search." If you do not have access to police data bases you would not likely be able to find an...
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My wife was charged with Domestic Criminal Damage 2 windows, can I get this thrown out ?
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Answered on June 20, 2018
She does need an attorney. Criminal damage as a misdemeanor can result in up to 6 months in jail. It is not up to you but the prosecutor to...
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If your license are suspended for a year and you catch a ride to work for a year do you have to have the interlock device after
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Answered on June 20, 2018
Generally speaking, yes. The interlock requirement is separate from the no driving requirement. Both must be met before you get an unencumbered...
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Can a judge go back on a plea agreement after the person has been sentenced and served their time?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
If you have already served your time why do you have a probation officer? The plea agreement does not control whether you have to register or not....
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Can a 14 year old boy that’s almost 15, have sex with a 16 year old girl?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
In Kansas the age of consent is 16. So if a 16 year old girl has sex with a 15 year old boy she is committing a sex crime. It is a felony crime...
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My case paper work says that my commission expired over a year and a half ago, what does this mean?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
It is hard to say the effect of this but yes, bring it up to your attorney immediately. He will be able to determine if it is of use.
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Can a 19 yr old have sexual relations with a 17 ur old in Kansas?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
Their ages would not make sexual contact illegal. Assuming all conduct is consensual and there are no other reasons why they should not have sex,...
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How do I get a diversion? If I can’t get one due to charges being added how do I get the best outcome for myself?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
Whether you can get a diversion is up to the prosecutor. This is something you need to discuss with your attorney. You may have good legal or...
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My hUsband caught two petty theft cases in 3 months what do you think the outcome will be in court on the 20th of this month
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Answered on June 15, 2018
There is no way to answer that question in this type of forum. It takes a lot of detail and information before an attorney can give an opinion...
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