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Is it true that the extraditing state. In this case New Mexico. Must file a notice to detain the defendant within 10 days.
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Answered on September 11, 2012
Extradition if often misunderstood. The interstate agreement talks about "a reasonable period of time" to pick someone up after they have waived...
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I plead Not Guilty and was set for Trial at a City Court. Can the Judge convict me of a misdemeanor without a Jury Trial?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
Yes, he can do this legally. In fact a city judge cannot give you a jury trial. For a jury you must appeal the case to district court. You...
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My son is being charged for assaulting a police officer(he just got loose and ran) never actually struck the officer.
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Answered on September 08, 2012
Leniency is not the hallmark of the criminal system. If he has been charged with a crime for the actions he needs the assistance of a qualified...
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At Preliminary hearing the transcipts were not recorded is this legal??
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Answered on September 08, 2012
In all likelyhood the preliminary hearing was electronically recorded. It can be transcribed as soon as someone gets an order and pays for it. In...
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Is it okay for a 16 year old boy to date a 19 year old girl?
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Answered on September 08, 2012
That is really a question which must be answered by his parents. I am not trying to be cute, but that is the most important part of the equation. ...
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I got arrested earlier for stealing 58 dollars worth of gas, will it stay on my record as petty theft?
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Answered on September 07, 2012
First things first, what is the status of the case. The fact that you were arrested and your fingerprints were taken does not mean that you have a...
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What personality traits are needed to be a defensive attorney
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Answered on September 06, 2012
I would certainly agree with the comments of the previous answer. I would also note that in over twenty years of criminal defense practice I have...
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I have two misdemeanor theft charges. 1 I committed the other I was guilty by association. Whats going to happen to me?
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Answered on September 06, 2012
I am afraid there is no way in this forum to answer what will happen to you. An attorney needs to meet with you, ask questions, review the police...
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I have had 20 u/a's in 24 days. I have been falsely accused of having 2 positives come back. Can you give me any advice please?
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Answered on September 05, 2012
Has a motion to revoke your probation been filed? It is extremely unusual to have that many UA's in so short a time. Prehaps you could file a...
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Can a parole officer give info about someone who asked for info on a sex off, living with my grandkids. She gave him my name?
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Answered on September 05, 2012
The parole officer may have violated a policy of her officer, may not have. You would have to check with the parole office to determine what their...
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