John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

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Can you plea bargain for a lesser sentence if a true bill is in effect

John's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

TRUE BILL - These words are endorsed on a bill of indictment, when a grand jury, after having heard the witnesses for the government, are of...

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Can someone without a license go to jail for working on a stolen car; even if he had no knowledge that the car was stolen?

John's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

Not knowing what he is charged with I can only answer in the most general terms. Within 48-72 hours he must be arraigned, which means he is...

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Applying to law school--Will these charges/convictions prevent me from eventually practicing law in FL, DC, or CA?

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

I can't tell you with certainty not to worry about it. The best course is to buy an hour of an atttorney's time who specializes in representing...

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Trial date

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

Under CA law both sides must submit their evidence to the other side 30 days before trial. What each must submit is different: the prosecutor has...

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DUI blood Sample

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

The DA may simply have a printout of the results which he could easily get into evidence. Your lawyer can argue many things: not enough blood was...

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If extradited from costa rica to the U.S, after my case is complete will i be able to go back to costa rica immediatley?

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

I don't know Costa Rica's immigration law so if it was going to bar you for being extradited I don't know the answer. Contact their nearest...

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Legal advice for a dummy plz help!!!

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

You asked this question the other day. I answered it as well as I could. If I confused you or wasn't clear feel free to e-mail me directly and...

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I have recently been charged with 3rd degree assault. They are offering me SIS. I was wonder what all that details.

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

This almost certainly means Suspension of Imposition Suspended which is typical when they give you probation. You will be on probation for a...

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Do I need an Attorney? Is it leagal they way I was treated for a minor offence?

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

It sounds like you got roughed up for no good reason; probably most of these charges will be dropped. If banging you head on the cop car damaged...

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Is post traumatic stress disorder a valid defense to criminal charges

John's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

I certainly agree with my colleagues on PTSD. I do not believe, however, that in CA there is a plea "guilty but insane." There is the tradition...

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