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I have not been charged with a crime but federal authorities informed an attorney that I'm under indictment. What's next?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Hire an attorney with federal experience ASAP. I practice federally in states across the country, and I can tell you that having a good attorney...
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Is there any way to find out what kind of deal the DA would be willing to offer?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
The issue of recalling a warrant is up to a judge, not the prosecutor. Best thing to do is hire an attorney to argue the warrant should be quashed...
Charged with Petit larceny when pleaded guilty. First offense. Now appealing. How should I go about this?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
You should not appeal. You very likely waived your right to appeal when you plead guilty. Also, appeal isn't a "do over." Appeal is only to review...
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My husband got pulled over
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Hire a lawyer. Reentry after deportation is a federal crime.
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Can he still go to jail after she turned 18?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
The state "presses charges," not the victim. Yes, they can do so looong after the victim comes of age. She would likely have no say in whether the...
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When the judge will dismisses my probation, can i also request cancellation the trial at the same day??
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Answered on August 17, 2014
The judge will not cancel the trial unless you plea guilty before trial, or if you win a motion that would make a trial mpossible to win. If you...
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I have missed 3 or 4 court dates in Pequannock. I was arrested on warrant, posted bail. Court on Mon. Could I be remanded.
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Yes, you can, and likely will be, remanded. Bail is a measure to ensure appearance. The judge will likely find that you are OK with losing money,...
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Do the police need an actual physical sample to prove possession of a drug?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Yes. You can be convicted without a sample. Circumstantial evidence is evidence. It's not as strong as actual evidence, but it can serve to convict...
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What is the lawyer going to do or say that will get my fiancé off any charges of driving on a suspended license?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
If his license wasn't valid and he was driving, he is guilty. Could there be issues with the stop? Maybe. Talk to the lawyer.
Do judges need to attach their surety bonds when they issue a warrant of arrest of someone?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
No. If a mistake is made, then the remedy is no charges being filed.
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