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What are the chances of being set free if you have life in prison WOP if the sentencing was wrongfully charge?
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Answered on May 06, 2015
If convicted of murder with LWOP sentence, none, unless the person was a minor at the time of the incident, or the case is reversed on appeal or...
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Can they charge my 14yo son with a SeXual crime if he had consensual sex with his 12 yo girlfriend in California
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Answered on May 05, 2015
Yes, he an be charged. Assuming the encounter was not forced or coersced, he may be eligible for a diversionary program and because of his age he...
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How come some people are arrested after a search warrant is executed and others are not?
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Answered on May 04, 2015
Not always, especially in child pornography cases. In those types of cases, the government can spend months or longer conducting their...
My mom got a DUI when she only had one glass of wine.
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Answered on May 04, 2015
You can consult with a criminal defense attorney to discuss the case. Do it as soon as possible as you only have 10 days from the date of arrest to...
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What type of lawyer can help me fight a DUI?
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Answered on May 04, 2015
Yes, a criminal defense attorney. Almost all criminal defense attorneys handle DUIs, although some only handle DUIs. You can do a search of...
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I got a DUI that I think was unfair.
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Answered on May 04, 2015
Then you should hire an attorney to fight the case. Don't forget to contact DMV within 10 days of your arrest to request a hearing or you will lose...
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My public defender did not have anything prepared for court. What are my options now?
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Answered on May 04, 2015
You always have to option of hiring your own attorney. Public defenders are largely overloaded with cases - not to say that a good criminal defense...
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My wife was sentenced 180 days straight time for grand theif .Will she do the whole 180 days?
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Answered on May 04, 2015
Not likely on the basis of this alone. She will probably be eligible for half time credits, which means she should do about 90 days. Talk to her...
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I received a misdemeanor hit and run, along with a DUI. I think the H&R is sketchy since I didn't know it happened.
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Answered on May 04, 2015
No way to tell on the basis of these few facts. Best to contact an attorney in your area who can help you with the case, and the DMV aspect of your...
How long does it take investigators to complete a search of a seized computer?
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Answered on May 04, 2015
It can take months if not years. I have a case under review now in which the computers were seized last December, and spoke to the US Attorney who...
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