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My bf was charged with a misdemeanor marijuana possession & it's his first arrest, what are his chances of getting probation?
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Answered on March 22, 2012
Excellent
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Need a lawyer-conspiracy to 1st degree murder
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Answered on March 22, 2012
Are you charged with conspiracy to commit murder? If so, you should already have counsel, appointed or retained. Use the internet to look for a...
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What might the consequences be for failing a UA for cocaine (violating fed probation)?
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Answered on March 22, 2012
He'll be promptly appointed a lawyer by the federal court, and you should ask that lawyer. Revocation isn't always the outome.
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Can you please tell my family and I how to get a federal criminal defense lawyer in Tennessee? Or any type of pro bono assist?
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Answered on March 22, 2012
If he can't afford a lawyer, one will be appointed by the federal court at the first appearance, which, if the arrest was on a weekday, is usually...
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How do you ask a criminal defense lawyer to withdraw counsel so a public defender can be appointed to you?
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Answered on March 22, 2012
Just call and say: "I can't pay you. I'm going with a public defender. Thanks for your help."
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Unarmed robbery
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Answered on March 22, 2012
If he doesn't like his court appointed lawyer, he needs to hire one that will take care of the problem. Usually probation is possible if there was...
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What should I be doing at this point in the process: simple heroin possession, Massachusetts, 23 y/o with no prior record
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Answered on March 22, 2012
You didn't snitch, so the case proceeds. You need to hire a competent criminal defense lawyer, not ask questions here.
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Homicide charge
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Answered on March 22, 2012
He needs to get a good lawyer. If what you and he say is correct, somebody's lying, so he needs to defend. Don't count on the rubic "If I didn't do...
If I co-sign the $5,000 personal recognizance bond for my son to get out of jail, do I pay if he fails the required UAs or BAs?
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Answered on March 22, 2012
You should challenge the UA condition as a violation of the Fourth Amendment. There's no reason for it when the case is non-drug related. If he...
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Are there any publications ranking New Jersey's top lawyers by area of practice?
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Answered on March 22, 2012
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