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Evidence for a judge to reconsider???

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Review the matter with your attorney. There are too many possible aspects to address in this forum. The judge, the venue, the remaining status of...

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How long before an expungement takes effect for a background check?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

Generally once the court grants an expungement it would "take effect" within a couple of weeks. Remember expungement is not automatic. It is...

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My manager at caseys hired me knowing that i was the brother of the man who allegedly malested his daughter. is this a conflict

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

I really do not understand your question. Are you asking if the manager should not have hired you? If you do not want to work for him you can...

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When my daughter was 17 she rebelled and ended up getting arrested for a Misdemeanor against her dad. how long does this remain

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

She may well be eligible for an expungement. This would seal her record for most purposes. It can be done "pro se" meaning without an attorney,...

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Can I appeal my case if I took a plea and was convicted of a felon y?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

As has been stated already your remedy is a motion to withdraw your plea. However you would not have to show "good cause" in order to withdraw the...

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What charges can you get for a small injury in a domestic violence case.

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

If you actually received a subpoena you must appear in court or risk a warrant. You should check with a local lawyer to determine if what you...

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I was arrested for domestic battery but i cant afford an attorney. what should i do? i am an E4 in the army.

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

You definately need an atttorney. As I am sure you are aware, a conviction for domestic violence could easily end your military carreer. If you...

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I was charged with possession of meth then they put my charge to attempt is that better our worse and what does that mean

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

It is generally going to be better to be charged with attempt than a completed crime. Under the Kansas Sentencing Drug Grid an attempt reduces the...

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If armed robbery charges are dropped on a primary Co-Defendant due to Habius Corpus will they be dropped on secondary defendant?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

There is really no way to know. It depends on the exact reason his charges were dismissed and whether those reasons apply to you or not. You...

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Okay. Is it legal in the state of Kansas for a 16 & 24 year old to have sex without parent permission? Can thy date

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 15, 2013

Parents have a lot of controll over their children and who they associate with. If the parent of the 16 year old has told the older person to stay...

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Evidence for a judge to reconsider???

How long before an expungement takes effect for a background check?

My manager at caseys hired me knowing that i was the brother of the man who allegedly malested his daughter. is this a conflict

When my daughter was 17 she rebelled and ended up getting arrested for a Misdemeanor against her dad. how long does this remain

Can I appeal my case if I took a plea and was convicted of a felon y?

What charges can you get for a small injury in a domestic violence case.

I was arrested for domestic battery but i cant afford an attorney. what should i do? i am an E4 in the army.

I was charged with possession of meth then they put my charge to attempt is that better our worse and what does that mean

If armed robbery charges are dropped on a primary Co-Defendant due to Habius Corpus will they be dropped on secondary defendant?

Okay. Is it legal in the state of Kansas for a 16 & 24 year old to have sex without parent permission? Can thy date