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I got caught shoplifting from Urban Outfitters and after reading these forums im not sure if i should pay the fine?
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Answered on January 10, 2010
I don't practice in NY, but while you're waiting for NY lawyer to chime in, you should be aware that the general consensus from criminal defense...
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California- Suspended license, pleading NOT GUILTY
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Answered on January 10, 2010
You need a good lawyer who can represent you on the pending case and can file a petition of factual innocence on both the DUI and the suspended...
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If someone is charged with robbery and there's no evidence and the victim doesn't go to court can the charges be dropped.
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Answered on January 10, 2010
In addition to the answers already provided, keep in mind that if the DA shows good cause and diligence in getting witness, the court will give...
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Arrested for a felony in Ca. 2 trials later, 2 hung juries, the judge approved the DA motion to dismiss. can they refile again?
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Answered on January 10, 2010
Depends on what the judge said at the time of the second dismissal.
If the judge dismissed pursuant to Penal Code section 1385 and discharged...
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How bad can the consequences be?
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Answered on January 09, 2010
If this is his only misstep, he probably won't get in that much trouble. But he needs to get in court right away - with his lawyer. He should...
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Is it ethical for a lawyer to accept retainer from the victim to defend the perpertrator?
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Answered on January 09, 2010
Whether this is a conflict depends on several factors. First I should say, it is quite common for family members or significant others to pay the...
I'm contesting a cell phone ticket by trial by declaration.
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Answered on January 09, 2010
I seriously doubt the court will subpoena any records in a traffic court case. Traffic court judges have all they can do just to get through all...
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How many times can they re-arrest the suspect?
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Answered on January 09, 2010
Delays can be a major source of frustration for the defendant and family, especially if neither understands why the delays are occurring. However,...
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My 17 yr old son. PLEASE he has 1 LAST CHANCE PLEASE we need a crimanl att. (PRO BONO 16YRS 8M STRK PLEASE
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Answered on January 09, 2010
If your son has filed a notice of appeal, as you suggested, then he will receive a court-appointed lawyer through the California Appellate Project.
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What will happen??
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Answered on January 08, 2010
Go to court with proof of your financial inability to pay. It is important that the court understand that your failure was not willful, you simply...
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