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I have a friend who a jury found guilty.
Can they appeal their sentence if they enter a plea after the jury verdict?
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Answered on July 09, 2013
They can't enter a plea after a jury has returned a verdict. They are entitled to appeal the verdict. They need to consult an appellate attorney...
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Can I become a police officer in Texas if I had a deferred sentencing in the state of Oklahoma
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Answered on July 09, 2013
It is up to the specific agency you apply to. If the case has truly been expunged, it shouldn't cause you a problem. If it hasn't and the agencies...
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A friends truck was run into by speeding motorcyclist as he turned a corner.
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Answered on July 09, 2013
I'm not sure I understand your facts or your question. If he was arrested or is being threatened with arrest, he needs to hire a criminal defense...
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Criminal case....hired attorney. He's doing nothing. Do I have to fire him before talking to another atty?
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Answered on July 09, 2013
Is there anything he can do yet? Is the case filed? If not, all he can do is wait. You do not have to fire him first. I would schedule free...
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If the victim of a crime decides they do not want to press charges after they already did, can they drop the charges?
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Answered on July 09, 2013
No. Only the state can drop charges. They are sometimes influenced by the victim's wishes, depending on the facts of the case. If it is a family...
Can a lawyer get you out on a PR bond if you are in jail for MTR on a felony?
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Answered on July 09, 2013
Wow. What a lame reason for an MTR. Are you sure that's the only allegation? Have you seen a copy of the motion yet? The judge can't drop it. The...
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Arrested for less than 2oz marijuana in tx. Has been almost 5mo and no court date. Does this infringe on right to speedy trial?
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Answered on July 09, 2013
No. The minimum delay to raise a speedy trial argument is 8 months. After the argument is raised, the burden shifts to the state to justify the...
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DWLS with previous conviction of no insurance
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Answered on July 08, 2013
Of course you don't have to bond him out. As long as he's in custody, the court will appoint him an attorney. Depending on what else is on his...
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Is there a defense attorneys with enlarged brass testicles willing to help me advocate and represent someone wrongly accused?
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Answered on July 08, 2013
I would echo my colleagues' sentiments and also add that you might consider attorneys that do not have testicles.
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Clarification of BAC comment
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Answered on July 08, 2013
I have no idea what you mean by "not given a BAC." The result of the breath test you took will be admissible at trial. You need to be discussing...
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