Questions answered by Adam Todd Dougherty

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Does an assistant state or federal attorney need the main DA's or USA's signature and/or permission to file felony charges?

Adam's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

No.

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My boyfriend is on parole and we've talked about marriage. He seems to think that his PO has say over whether that can happen

Adam's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

Unless you are on probation or parole the answer would be "NO". Part of his conditions of release is that he can not associate with other persons...

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Do I have to disclose a felony conviction from 30 years ago on my personal financial statement for the bank?

Adam's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

I would be VERY careful about omitting the information on a bank loan. The last thing you need is to find yourself in legal hot water for filling...

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How much time can i get for first technical vop of felony probation

Adam's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

You can get the maximum prison sentence that felony carries minus anytime already served in the county jail. Now, if you are on probation for more...

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I stole $37.50 worth of merchandise. I admitted to all guilt and offered to pay all expenses. They said they will press charges.

Adam's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

So what is your question? Just because you offered to pay after you got caught stealing it, doesn't get you off the hook for committing the crime....

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How much jail time am i looking at in pinellas county,if ihave recieved a second vop (both being technical vop's-dirty u.a.'s)

Adam's answer | Answered on May 26, 2013

You are facing an adjudication on both felonies as well as maximum prison sentence on both felony charges. 3rd degree felonies are punishable by 5...

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Degree of certainty and accuser in criminal case

Adam's answer | Answered on May 26, 2013

If the allegation was proven false you may have an action for Slander/Defamation. The issue then will be if you suffered "any" damages. This is the...

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How do a person prove their innocence after pleading not guilty on child porn that were found on the hard drive ?

Adam's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

Hire an attorney experienced in dealing with these types of cases. They are not cheap to defend, minimum 10k for pre-trial work up. If its in...

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Is this possible?

Adam's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

Different judges, different crimes, a different set of circumstances. People always compare their situations with those of other people and its a...

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What should I do to get early discharge from?

Adam's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

Most judges require you to complete 1/2 of your probation with no violations before they will consider early termination. Speak with the attorney...

Adam Todd Dougherty's Answers (146)

Does an assistant state or federal attorney need the main DA's or USA's signature and/or permission to file felony charges?

My boyfriend is on parole and we've talked about marriage. He seems to think that his PO has say over whether that can happen

Do I have to disclose a felony conviction from 30 years ago on my personal financial statement for the bank?

How much time can i get for first technical vop of felony probation

I stole $37.50 worth of merchandise. I admitted to all guilt and offered to pay all expenses. They said they will press charges.

How much jail time am i looking at in pinellas county,if ihave recieved a second vop (both being technical vop's-dirty u.a.'s)

Degree of certainty and accuser in criminal case

How do a person prove their innocence after pleading not guilty on child porn that were found on the hard drive ?

Is this possible?

What should I do to get early discharge from?