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I have a court hearing in El Paso this friday i dont have the money to make it there i want waive my peresence

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, If the court is going to entertain a pretrial motion to suppress you better be there. You the individual have the burden...

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A PERSON WAS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A FIREARM IN AIR, NOT HE IS BEING CHARGED WITH RECKLESS CONDUCT, WHAT CANBE DONE IN HIS DEFENSE

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, It all depends on if the state can prove you fired the gun. Sincerely, Erick Platten

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Is getting caught for driving outside of the conditions of a conditional license in New York considered an AUO misdemeanor?

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, If the individual has a prior conviction for driving on a suspended license and is caught driving on an invalid suspended license...

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Can my friend be charged for drug possession if his drugs were found by police in a bag he claimed to be stolen from his home?

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, The police can charge people with whatever they want. The state has the burden of proof in trial. A lot of things could...

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Bogus Criminal Theft Allegation

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, You should consult with an attorney first. Never, make any confessions without the assistance of an attorney. It's usually...

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WA State-received speeding ticket of 54 in 40 mph zone, officer stating 14 mph over. But the posted speed limit is 45 mph,

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, You really should speak with an attorney in your area that handles traffic citations. If you can't afford an attorney you should...

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I was arrested in 2007 with felony drug charges the case was dismissed for lack of evidence in 2009. I filed for an expungement

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, Statute of limitations vary from state to state. You need to consult with an attorney in your area that specializes in criminal...

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Is it really worth paying for an attorney to fight a DUI

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, You need to consult with an attorney to practices intoxication crimes. The National College of DUI Defense lawyers has some very...

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Petty theft pc 484a first offense

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, If you don't have any other prior convictions it is most likely you would receive a deferred disposition. Sincerely, Erick...

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Is it legal to have 2 different indictments that have the same exact counts? both are discussing the same offenses.

Erick's answer | Answered on June 13, 2011

Hello there, Double jeopardy is being tried twice for the same crime. If these counts are different criminal acts they are not the same...

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I have a court hearing in El Paso this friday i dont have the money to make it there i want waive my peresence

A PERSON WAS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A FIREARM IN AIR, NOT HE IS BEING CHARGED WITH RECKLESS CONDUCT, WHAT CANBE DONE IN HIS DEFENSE

Is getting caught for driving outside of the conditions of a conditional license in New York considered an AUO misdemeanor?

Can my friend be charged for drug possession if his drugs were found by police in a bag he claimed to be stolen from his home?

Bogus Criminal Theft Allegation

WA State-received speeding ticket of 54 in 40 mph zone, officer stating 14 mph over. But the posted speed limit is 45 mph,

I was arrested in 2007 with felony drug charges the case was dismissed for lack of evidence in 2009. I filed for an expungement

Is it really worth paying for an attorney to fight a DUI

Petty theft pc 484a first offense

Is it legal to have 2 different indictments that have the same exact counts? both are discussing the same offenses.