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How does a police detective come to your business that was closed and arrest you for theft of property with only a complaint?
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Answered on August 11, 2009
he likely got an arrest warrant based on the complaint. This is very routine. The only thing necessary for an arrest is probable cause. A law...
Where can you get a copy of a arrest warrant?
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Answered on August 11, 2009
A copy of the arrest warrant should be in the court's file that is maintained by the clerk. It sounds like you are looking in the right place....
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What can you do if you dont have a police report for an accident?
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Answered on August 11, 2009
yes. If you retain a lawyer, they should be able to get their hands on the 911 tape as long as too much time has not passed and/or the tape was...
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What type of lawyer charges only if a case is won?
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Answered on August 10, 2009
i have never heard of a criminal lawyer taking a case on a contingency (only paid if they win). This is generally only common practice in cases...
Can a jury convict based solely on the testimony of one witness?
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Answered on August 10, 2009
generally yes. Most prosecutors will talk to the jury pool about this during jury selection. Around here, they call it the "one witness rule."...
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If the purpose of you being allowed bail was to hire a lawyer do you give up your rights to have a court appointed lawyer.
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Answered on August 10, 2009
Mr. Walcutt is correct. Whether or not someone is entitled to an appointed lawyer is related to the amount of money they make. If someone is...
What does possession of a controlled substance enhanced mean?
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Answered on August 10, 2009
enhancements generally occur due to an individuals prior criminal record. The punishment range gets enhanced likely due to prior felonies.
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Can I sue if i was recently attacked with a golf club or somehow settle out of court?Can the charge be more severe?
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Answered on August 10, 2009
yes you can sue for him assaulting you.
Yes he can be charged with a number of different offenses, ranging from terroristic threat to assault...
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What is the sentence for a 2nd degreee felony possession charge?
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Answered on August 10, 2009
The punishment range for a 2nd degree felony is 2-20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. This may be enhanced to a higher punishment range if...
Ok i have been charged with a burglary of habitation intend other felony F1.
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Answered on August 10, 2009
if you have never been arrested, then you would be eligible for probation. I would suggest, however, that you hire an attorney. You may have some...
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