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Penalty for accidental shooting

L's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

Given the broad discretion that prosecutor's have in filing charges, it is hard to predict exactly what you charges you could or may be prosecuted...

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Im currently on probation that ends in 2 weeks then i am to receive a with held judgment. what do i say about this on a job app?

L's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

First, make sure you actually make a motion for the case to be dismissed. Many defendant's don't realize that the dismissal is not automatic. ...

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I've been ticketed for driving w/o priviledges due to back child support for the 3d time. They say it's a mandatory 6-mo sentenc

L's answer | Answered on September 22, 2012

Whoever told you that a third driving without privileges conviction carries with it a mandatory 6 month sentence has misinformed you. It also...

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Can the victim of a domestic violence case who doesn't go to a preliminary hearing get in trouble? If not, what happens?

L's answer | Answered on September 22, 2012

The confusing part about your question is, why is there going to be a preliminary hearing when you say the defendant was given two years probation...

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Not sure if this is the correct way to ask but, in this case whats the statutory rape claim time limit?

L's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

What you are referring to is what they call a "statute of limitations". Felony criminal charges generally should be filed within 5 years from this...

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In Id, I was charged with resist, delay, & obstruct. SUPPOSEDLY, the cop driving told me to stop and i said no. 1st offense.

L's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

There are numerous ways to get a charge 'dropped' or dismissed. One way is the prosecutor may voluntarily make a motion to dismiss the charge....

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How do I find out who the felony probation officer is for someone who lives in Snowflake AZ?

L's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

This may be a question you would want to pose to criminal defense attorneys from Arizona. Since each State's laws and procedures are so different...

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My wife had a DUI in a town 135 miles from here, and is required to see a probation officer there.

L's answer | Answered on September 13, 2012

In addition to what the previous attorney suggested, you may ask the probation officer about an interstate compact. This is assuming that her...

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Should we fight a paraphanalia charge in idaho? are there any ways to have it dropped?

L's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

You should certainly plead not guilty initially so that you can take the opportunity to obtain and review the police reports. For example, If...

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What are the possibilities of not going to jail over grand theft, about $5500 total. Took a check and used a debit card.

L's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

The simple answer is, if you are convicted of Felony Grand Theft, either by pleading guilty or being found guilty by a jury, then you are very...

L Craig Atkinson's Answers (91)

Penalty for accidental shooting

Im currently on probation that ends in 2 weeks then i am to receive a with held judgment. what do i say about this on a job app?

I've been ticketed for driving w/o priviledges due to back child support for the 3d time. They say it's a mandatory 6-mo sentenc

Can the victim of a domestic violence case who doesn't go to a preliminary hearing get in trouble? If not, what happens?

Not sure if this is the correct way to ask but, in this case whats the statutory rape claim time limit?

In Id, I was charged with resist, delay, & obstruct. SUPPOSEDLY, the cop driving told me to stop and i said no. 1st offense.

How do I find out who the felony probation officer is for someone who lives in Snowflake AZ?

My wife had a DUI in a town 135 miles from here, and is required to see a probation officer there.

Should we fight a paraphanalia charge in idaho? are there any ways to have it dropped?

What are the possibilities of not going to jail over grand theft, about $5500 total. Took a check and used a debit card.