Questions answered by Mark S. Solomon

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Should I just pay all of the fines or have a lawyer try to clear my record?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 10, 2013

I agree with Mr. Orr. Without paying the fines, a lawyer cannot do much to help. If you go to an attorney having paid the fines first, your lawyer...

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In responce to the scram unit in colorado, I have written persission to travel, but my po said that if last weeks "tamper"

Mark's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

Best to ask the court for permission. Without permission, you risk a new charge of violating the conditions of your bond which often carries jail...

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I am on the scram unit and they say I have tampered with it but have not, what can I do

Mark's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

You or your attorney can motion the court for permission to travel. However, if the SCRAM company's evidence is convincing, the judge may not allow...

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Can I get charged with a probation violation

Mark's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Sadly, the answer is yes. Generally, probation revocation hearing proceedings must commence during the term of probation. However, when a...

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I missed a dui payment on my deferred sentence and got a letter that it has been turned over to the court. Warrant issued?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Having the balance paid before the hearing will certainly help. If it is not paid, you should not be surprised to be revoked.

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What do I do about a failure to appear?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

Mr. Buckley is correct. Also, if you hire an attorney to discuss the case with a prosecutor, you will likely be in a better position to have this...

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My husband got a DUI in 1985 in Orange county. He got arrested this last wk coming from a cruise ship out of Florida.

Mark's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

If that 1985 DUI was never dealt with, that what he is facing in california. Because he has been "on the run" for 27 years, the bond is high for...

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What do I do if a detective is trying to contact me about my lost ipod touch?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

I agree with the other two attorneys' answers here. If there is even the slightest chance that you had anything on that ipod which you did not...

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Exonerating a defendant

Mark's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

Prosecutors have so many cases, they rarely have time to perform, or direct more investigation to make their cases better for prosecution. Unless...

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How much time does Colorado courts have to prosecute a felony for class 2 controlled substance?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

Possession of the smallest amount of a controlled substance is enough to support a charge. Get a lawyer.

Mark S. Solomon's Answers (609)

Should I just pay all of the fines or have a lawyer try to clear my record?

In responce to the scram unit in colorado, I have written persission to travel, but my po said that if last weeks "tamper"

I am on the scram unit and they say I have tampered with it but have not, what can I do

Can I get charged with a probation violation

I missed a dui payment on my deferred sentence and got a letter that it has been turned over to the court. Warrant issued?

What do I do about a failure to appear?

My husband got a DUI in 1985 in Orange county. He got arrested this last wk coming from a cruise ship out of Florida.

What do I do if a detective is trying to contact me about my lost ipod touch?

Exonerating a defendant

How much time does Colorado courts have to prosecute a felony for class 2 controlled substance?