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Interesting Situation - Out of state driver driving friends car in phoenix......

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

I'm not sure I would advise you to "rip them up." If your friend can prove that he was not the driver in the photos then he is cleared. I do not...

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Is it legal for a prosecuting attorney to keep from the court knowledge of an illegal act that ?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

The breach of professional conduct, if any there be, lies in the ALJ practicing law on a suspended license. You need to consult someone about the...

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What is the sentence for theft from a person-non dangerous non repetitive. no historical priors?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

The original sentence which had to be suspended for probation to take effect could be imposed. That is the worst that could happen. On a first...

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What could my consequences be? Probation Violation.

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

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 violation. ...

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I have a friend who is incarcerated who was sentenced to, to 2 strikes with 15 years with 85% so 12 years with good behavior

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

These rumors surface from time to time, especially in the jails and prisons. I do not know of any law reducing time served from 85% to 65%.

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What punishment am i looking at?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

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 violation. ...

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Is there a law in North Carolina prohibiting the mutilation of a corpse and what is the usual penalty if so?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

Mutilation of corpses is prohibited under certain international laws; whether there is a specific law in NC I don't know. But your case is more...

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What if you are not read your rights?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

Miranda rights apply only to custodial interrogations so the answer turns on whether he was "in custody" when handcuffed. As far as probable cause...

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If you and someone had aplan to commit a crime together and only one of you got caught who would be charged for this crime?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2009

Both of you could be prosecuted on a conspiracy theory or a theory of aiding and abetting. Of course, if your partner decides to keep his mouth...

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My brother is in probation and was given an alcohol test and came out possitive what can happen?

John's answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

Maybe it won't. Wait and see as these tests are not foolproof. If it's positive I would throw myself at the feet of the probation officer first. ...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

Interesting Situation - Out of state driver driving friends car in phoenix......

Is it legal for a prosecuting attorney to keep from the court knowledge of an illegal act that ?

What is the sentence for theft from a person-non dangerous non repetitive. no historical priors?

What could my consequences be? Probation Violation.

I have a friend who is incarcerated who was sentenced to, to 2 strikes with 15 years with 85% so 12 years with good behavior

What punishment am i looking at?

Is there a law in North Carolina prohibiting the mutilation of a corpse and what is the usual penalty if so?

What if you are not read your rights?

If you and someone had aplan to commit a crime together and only one of you got caught who would be charged for this crime?

My brother is in probation and was given an alcohol test and came out possitive what can happen?