Questions answered by Thomas Anthony Schaeffer

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Is there any way to change a court date after already going though arraignment?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

You might be able to request to bring your file in front of the judge and ask for a new date.

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Career felon was released out of San Quentin in June of 2012. Person is on active parole and was recently arrested on a violatio

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

If you are willing, I'd suggest that the best course of action would be to get permanent custody and to assume that their father will be gone for...

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What sentencing is my father facing if he takes a public defender but has no previous criminal record?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

He is facing some serious charges. 5 felonies can carry an extensive amount of time. That said, I think he needs to pull out all the stops for this...

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Jail Time?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

I agree with the previous answers. I'd add that the most likely thing you are going to see happen is a revocation and reinstatement of probation on...

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Do police have to bluelight u and give u a reason for pulling u over

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

Highly questionable. I'd suggest two things: 1) go to court with proof of insurance and get the ticket dismissed (go with your son). 2) file a...

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How do I strike against someone who wrongfully opted in to be a victim on my case even though he has no relation to the case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

You need to hire a local attorney. I'd suggest getting a hold of the bank records to show the facts. If the DA can't identify that you committed...

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A friend was arrested for burglary 2nd deg (Class C felony) and breach of peace 2nd deg (Class B misdemeanor.

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

first: if the facts presented here are correct and can be shown, then the burglary charge shouldn't stand. second, What is an AR?

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Avoiding a ticket?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

Maybe. You don't have to have a lawyer to fight tickets, lawyers just usually get better results.

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How do you put in a motion to suppress evidence found in a search warrant?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2012

Well, initially I'd say the police wouldn't have had enough probable cause to get a warrant to search a particular apartment, unless it was on the...

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What evidence do you need to convict someone of armed robbery ?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 04, 2012

simply need to prove he/she was the person who did the robbing... could any combination of things from eye witness accounts to hair and fiber to...

Thomas Anthony Schaeffer's Answers (513)

Is there any way to change a court date after already going though arraignment?

Career felon was released out of San Quentin in June of 2012. Person is on active parole and was recently arrested on a violatio

What sentencing is my father facing if he takes a public defender but has no previous criminal record?

Jail Time?

Do police have to bluelight u and give u a reason for pulling u over

How do I strike against someone who wrongfully opted in to be a victim on my case even though he has no relation to the case?

A friend was arrested for burglary 2nd deg (Class C felony) and breach of peace 2nd deg (Class B misdemeanor.

Avoiding a ticket?

How do you put in a motion to suppress evidence found in a search warrant?

What evidence do you need to convict someone of armed robbery ?