Questions answered by André Robert Bélanger

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I received a citation for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia; should i get an attorney to represent me on my court date?

André's answer | Answered on June 07, 2014

I'd get a lawyer to see if there is someway to get the case dismissed provided you fulfill certain criteria or to see if any "diversion" programs...

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Do I need to be read my Miranda rights?

André's answer | Answered on June 07, 2014

That is a very common misconception. Miranda has no bearing on whether you can be arrested, prosecuted, convicted or sent to jail. The failure to...

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Is a misdemeanor on your record worst than a felony or is there really no difference??

André's answer | Answered on June 07, 2014

Potentially. If an application asks for felony convictions only than you may not need to disclose the misdemeanor. Everyone knows that...

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I was arrested and I bonded out and I hired an attorney and I went to court but on that day my attorney had just filed papers he

André's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

you and your attorney will be able to obtain the necessary police reports through the discovery process. But, that process does not begin until...

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I am going to court for probation violation for failure to appear I cannot do the 30 days due to the fact that I am a full time

André's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

I agree with Jay and would add that you should drop what you are doing and get into compliance. The judge wont care about your situation. You...

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I got a ticket for theft I live in Louisiana this is my first time can I go to jail

André's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

Theoretically, yes. But, you should get a lawyer and see if you qualify for a diversion program or some other form of resolution that keeps your...

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Question about criminal inadmissibility to Canada

André's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

Don't have a specific answer but you should start looking at the rules for entry. I represented someone on a dwi in Louisiana and that offense, if...

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If a person takes an item to use with the option to buy but never pays for the item then sells it to someone else is this theft?

André's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

I would argue: "yes". But, to be sure, consult an attorney and provide them with all of the relevant facts.

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I was arrested and charged with fourth offence dwi but ive only had one in the past ten years

André's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Police often arrest and fail to take the cleansing period into consideration when booking folks. Ultimately, the District Attorney will decide if...

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How can you be picked up on a warrant that you knew nothing about and the police dept never got my story nor the eye witness?

André's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Go and get a lawyer who can develop your defense ASAP. The lawyer MAY be able to present the exonerating evidence and the police MAY agree to...

André Robert Bélanger's Answers (415)

I received a citation for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia; should i get an attorney to represent me on my court date?

Do I need to be read my Miranda rights?

Is a misdemeanor on your record worst than a felony or is there really no difference??

I was arrested and I bonded out and I hired an attorney and I went to court but on that day my attorney had just filed papers he

I am going to court for probation violation for failure to appear I cannot do the 30 days due to the fact that I am a full time

I got a ticket for theft I live in Louisiana this is my first time can I go to jail

Question about criminal inadmissibility to Canada

If a person takes an item to use with the option to buy but never pays for the item then sells it to someone else is this theft?

I was arrested and charged with fourth offence dwi but ive only had one in the past ten years

How can you be picked up on a warrant that you knew nothing about and the police dept never got my story nor the eye witness?