That's a routine motion so you don't need a Johnny Cochrane. Sometimes an attorney can negotiate with the police to release the property. If he...

My cousin is being charged with second degree robbery after she stole a 73 year olds purse whats the sentence?

What a jerk! I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole...

Cheating on my girlfriend

You can't go to jail for cheating on your girlfriend and the person you cheated with can't sue you because she had an abortion.

Yes, you can get a speeding ticket without the cop proving to you that you were speeding.

Is it possible to prove in court that you were not drinking, even though you blow numbers, but hadn't drank anything?

A lot of things can cause mouth alcohol besides drinking: mouthwash, gum and/or tooth disease, and other things to gross to mention in this...

I received a ticket for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident. I am pleading not guilty. Do I need to testify?

Of course it's allowed. You have a 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. You can remain silent if you wish and you are probably off...

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What portion of bail money do you receive back when the trial is over?

No, that's the bail bondman's charge.

I failed a drug test for richmond county, can i use my first offenders on the probation violation?

No way dude. First offenders doesn't apply to probation violations which would be your second offense anyway.

I was sentenced to 96 hrs in jail for a DUI ...WILL I do all 96 hrs?

Yes, although you can break it up and do it over 2 weekends if you wish. If you were wondering about credits CA law gives you 2 days credit for...

Is it up to the probation officer to set a court date when a person has violated probation?

Until he is notified of a court date he doesn't have one. Sounds like his PO is trying to scare him.