If I threw a cup of coffee at someone and I miss and hit the car next to the person can I get charged ?
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Answered on November 06, 2023
Of course you could be charged. Inept criminals can be prosecuted just as readily as the competent ones: just look at the former president of the...
Can a judge prompt an attorney to object during trial?
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Answered on November 05, 2023
The judge noting something you did not is no proof of anything, and because no objection was made there was zero impact on the solicited testimony,...
Can I take a case to trial that I already plead guilty to and am now on probation for ?
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Answered on November 02, 2023
Not unless you can prove you were coerced, on drugs or otherwise out of your mind when you entered the guilty plea.
How do I handle a first time petty theft misdemeanor?
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Answered on October 30, 2023
It isn't clear from your question whether you have been charged with petty theft or misdemeanor theft. If the charge is actually petty theft, the...
Why does Colorado hand out Careless Driving summons for minor parking accidents?
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Answered on October 27, 2023
An accident is something that you didn't intend, but that doesn't absolve you of responsibility. While driving, you are required to exercise...
Can I move out at 18 even if my parents say no?
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Answered on October 23, 2023
If you are reporting fully and accurately, your parents are criminals, and at 18 they no longer have legal control over you.
Can I get rid of carrying under the influence?
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Answered on October 23, 2023
If you are convicted of drunk driving, it won't matter whether the gun was yours. The gun charge is a strict liability offense, meaning it doesn't...
How do I find the terms of a deferred sentence for traffic court?
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Answered on October 19, 2023
Call the clerk of the court and ask for a copy of the terms of the deferred. Don't say a thing about the new ticket. Commonly, you're not supposed...
Why did my boyfriend get arrested today on a fugitive of Justice warrant for a charge he never committed ?
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Answered on October 17, 2023
You may not know your boyfriend as well as you think you do. In any case, he will have a chance to speak with a public defender who can start to...
Can a policeman refuse to give a breathalyzer to a minor and give a MIP ticket if the minor was not seen holding or drinking?
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Answered on October 17, 2023
Police don't need to establish that your son drank, to prove an MIP charge, but you can certainly contest the charge and have access to what the...
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