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If a current DA previously criminally defended (when they were a private attorney) someone is that a conflict of interest?
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Answered on August 27, 2019
This is a great series of questions and is very “fact specific.” In short, it will really depend on a whole number of factors to figure out whether...
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How long can they keep you in jail without seeing judge if you are arrested on a warrant
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Answered on April 13, 2018
More information is needed to be able to answer your question. Generally law enforcement can lock someone up for 24 hours just for questioning.
If...
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How can i drop a third degree assault charge against my husband ?
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Answered on April 13, 2018
You must work with the prosecuting attorney to answer that question. There are ethical rules which would prohibit a defense attorney from providing...
I am currently facing SIS/probation for DUI in Missouri. Are the terms in the plea deal the same as probation terms?
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Answered on April 13, 2018
I would go over the plea offer with your current attorney since we cannot give you afvice while you are currently represented. Also, we would need...
Is there any real Defense against a Statutory Rape case or is it pretty much cut and try a win for the DA
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Answered on January 25, 2018
There are always potential defenses to statutory rape. Defenses for these type of cases are very fact specific, by very challenging. I suggest you...
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Will I do time and how long for a class b felony dwi offense when I did time before for a class c felony dwi?
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Answered on December 20, 2017
A standard plea would include jail time on a 5th time DWI.
There are a bunch of things that can affect your outcome. For example, was there a car...
What does it mean when it says
Probation Violation Filed
FIELD VIOLATION REPORT
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Answered on December 20, 2017
When there is a Probation Violation filed that means that the Probation office found one or more violations to the terms of a defendant’s probation...
First first-time offense on first-degree robbery 1st armed criminal action how much time will they get
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Answered on December 20, 2017
I agree with Mr. Briody. The one thing I would add is generally if this is the first time that he has gone to the Missouri Department of...
How can a inmate get in front of a judge quickly, if the public defender is not doing their job?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
The answer is you need to get an attorney that can help figure these things out for you, or in the alternative hold your attorneys feet to the fire...
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What should I do if I accidentally missed a court date?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
You will likely end up getting a default judgment against you. A default judgement is granted when the opposing party is not present. In this case,...