If some ogragrabs legs and pulls me almost out of chair while iam asleep would it be self defense if I hit them upon waking up.
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Answered on March 17, 2021
There is no “law” that covers what you believe is a defense to the conduct. However, every crime has what is called a requisite mental state....
Harassment charge with DM, first offense of any kind
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Answered on December 28, 2020
You are correct in thinking how this charge could affect you long range. Any offer from the prosecutor that will prohibit you from evenually...
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What is the likelihood of me going to jail over this?
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Answered on February 18, 2018
You are asking the wrong question!
The question is whether or not under the applicable law if you should be held accountable for what happened. You...
Will I be arrested for having an open warrant when I show up for jury duty?
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Answered on December 05, 2017
The wisest decision you can make is turn yourself in on the warrant. There are ways to do this that will lessen the impact on you. An experienced...
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How do you prove that you were never read your Miranda rights in he said she said?
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Answered on December 05, 2017
Some officers have a reputation for lying. Some have been actually disciplined for lying. Attorneys in the community that have been practicing for...
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Can a police officer side with merchant fir theft??
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Answered on December 05, 2017
A street officer will make a judgment call when receiving conflicting accounts on a crime. The easy call is to just accept the victim’s...
So police are allowed to lie and then not include it in their police report?
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Answered on April 12, 2017
How the police officer characterized something in his report or whether or not the officer engaged in deception with you during an interogation are...
Can i use the entrapment defense in a criminal charge of solicitation of prostitution?
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Answered on April 13, 2016
The fact that you are researching legal defenses indicates to me you should consider retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney. At to the...
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What are the legal remifications? how can i avoid jail time?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
A BAC that high indicates you may have a serious substance abuse problem. I would enroll in Level II alcohol education classes immedietly, join an...
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How do I go about sealing my criminal records and how much would it cost?
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Answered on March 14, 2015
If your criminal cases were in Colorado, then on your first case, if the disposition was a deferred judgment and sentence, you should be able to...