Questions answered by Michael Leighton D'Antoni

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Should I inform the County Prosecutor, Is it relevant?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

Nobody likes a tattle tail, especially our clients. Seriously though you need to find a new lawyer for your civil case. You don't want to do...

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If you have a juevinile record frm 12 years ago of a violent offense will it show up on a criminal background check for the fbi

Michael's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

Most likely it will show up, especially if they were sent to CYA and a WIC 707(b) offense. However, as one of the other attorneys stated, that is...

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What will happen in court for a theft charge under $500.00? My first offense was back in 1987 and this is my 2nd time.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

Yes you need a lawyer. Theft charges are no joke and can have a severe life long impact. If you want to hire a lawyer, don't feel like you must...

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Hello, i have court in less than a month for a POSS CS PG1<1 charge. What will i most likely get?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

First and foremost, never admit to anything online involving an ongoing criminal case. You never know what DA might be trolling around and stumble...

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What is the process to get a new trial? the trial I had was unfair in so many ways

Michael's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

Hire a lawyer and ask them if you have any legal grounds to file a Motion for a New Trial. If that route doesn't work, then you'll need to get an...

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If my probation calls for me to go to theft classes and a court order GED and i did not get that how long will i go to jail for

Michael's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

Depends. You exposure depends on what you pled guilty to. You should speak with your attorney. They can not only answer you question but might...

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In the state of texas if a parolee had committed the charge of agg assault and victim withdrew charges can victim refile charges

Michael's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

In Texas the charges are brought by the state, not the victim. Many times the state will go forward with charges even though the victim does not...

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Age of consent for minnesota

Michael's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

The Minnesota legal age of consent for sexual contact is 16 years old. If the actor is in a position of authority, the Minnesota age of consent is...

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Next steps in a FTA case? Traffic violation vs misdemeanor?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

1.) No, if a charge is dismissed, its gone. 2.) Ask the judge to lower your fine. Be prepared to show the judge you have an inability to pay...

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I'm 19 (from Ohio) and was given a paper by the cops for underage drinking. What should I expect my court sentence to be?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer in your area who knows the local sentencing guidelines for underage drinking. I can't imagine it...

Michael Leighton D'Antoni's Answers (149)

Should I inform the County Prosecutor, Is it relevant?

If you have a juevinile record frm 12 years ago of a violent offense will it show up on a criminal background check for the fbi

What will happen in court for a theft charge under $500.00? My first offense was back in 1987 and this is my 2nd time.

Hello, i have court in less than a month for a POSS CS PG1<1 charge. What will i most likely get?

What is the process to get a new trial? the trial I had was unfair in so many ways

If my probation calls for me to go to theft classes and a court order GED and i did not get that how long will i go to jail for

In the state of texas if a parolee had committed the charge of agg assault and victim withdrew charges can victim refile charges

Age of consent for minnesota

Next steps in a FTA case? Traffic violation vs misdemeanor?

I'm 19 (from Ohio) and was given a paper by the cops for underage drinking. What should I expect my court sentence to be?