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I was arrested on February 18 and just got a trial for September 15. Does this fall in the speedy trial category?
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Answered on July 12, 2014
Ask your lawyer. If you waived time at your prelim, then no, time is waived. If good cause has been shown, then there is no issue. If neither, your...
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What can I do next to get these people jail time?
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Answered on July 12, 2014
This does not sound like a criminal conspiracy. If you think people are lying about you, try to pursue a civil defamation lawsuit. Even that is...
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Boyfriend is doing time for cwp failure, will his new case run concurrent?
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Answered on July 12, 2014
Very doubtful that any of the new time will be concurrent. This is because new cases = new time, and he now has a history of screwing up. The PV...
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Petty theft and controlled substance paraphernalia. Any jail time?
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Answered on July 12, 2014
Ask your lawyer. Your other cases shouldn't be a huge problem, but are likely to impact plea negotiations.
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I am 17 and was pulled over and got a DUI will this be sealed with my record when I am 18 in a couple of months?
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Answered on July 12, 2014
Get a lawyer. Sealing is not automatic, they may choose to try you as an adult, which would mean no sealing at all.
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Should I plead guilty or not guilty?
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Answered on July 12, 2014
Hire a lawyer. It doesn't sound hopeful. The cop will say you were weaving, you will say you weren't, and your BAC will tend to support the cops...
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I am on pre-trial supervision. I received a citation for disorderly conduct.
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Answered on July 11, 2014
"Dump" money into a lawyer or take the lumps the court hands out. Your choice.
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I recently got a DUI. However, the police did not read me my Miranda Rights. Do I have a case?
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Answered on July 11, 2014
No. Miranda protects from coerced statements. That's all.
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Im being charged with dui, second in 3 yrs. I refused to blow, I wasn't drunk! How good really are my chances of no conviction?
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Answered on July 11, 2014
Refusal to test is usually an automatic drivers license suspension. Public defenders can't help you with that. They can try to help with the...
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Need a criminal attorney.
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Answered on July 11, 2014
You can hire a lawyer to negotiate your surrender, or you can go to the station on your own and wait for the court to give you a lawyer. Nobody...
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