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If I feel I may have had to much to drink, how can I sleep in my car without being arrested for a DUI?
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Answered on January 28, 2009
I am a California attorney not licensed to practice in your state so take this for what it is worth. The reasonable way to comply with the law is...
Bench warant for parking ticket?!?!
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Answered on January 28, 2009
It sounds like a case of mistaken identity. You need to hire a good attorney (are you in CA or PA) to help you navigate this one. If it's truly a...
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Do you get time off for good behavior in a life sentence?
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Answered on January 28, 2009
That depends on the states sentencing laws and the nature of the offense. As I practice in CA, I do not know the rules re credits in NV. In CA if...
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Test messages when a supeona is involved
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Answered on January 28, 2009
All text messages as described in the subpoena; if that includes 3rd parties that's released too. To be sure check with a GA attorney as there is...
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Can you get charged with a gun possesion if they did not find a gun but have 2 statements from witnesses
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Answered on January 28, 2009
This is typical DA behavior. 22 months now or 10 years if you go to trial. What the DA leaves out is that the jury must convict (not always so...
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My 16yr old was caught shoplifting a bttle of vodka at grocery store. he has a court dte, shld he plead guilty or no contest
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Answered on January 28, 2009
I do not practice law in NE but I can tell you that you should never go to criminal court without a lawyer. The amount stolen may be small but the...
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Can you get a second probation hearing after being sentenced?
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Answered on January 28, 2009
It is not possible to tell why the sentence was that high given the facts as you recite them. My guess would be that there were other charges that...
Can a mechanic hold a car if a post dated check was wrote to them?
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Answered on January 28, 2009
He has a perfect right not to release the truck until the check clears the bank. In the meantime, it sounds like he made you aware of the work...
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How long do the police have to file charges after a report has been made?
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Answered on January 28, 2009
I am not licensed to practice in Kansas; for a definitive answer to your question consult a Kansas lawyer.
In generally you cannot force the DA...
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Can my local police department search my unattended car.
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Answered on January 27, 2009
The police had probable cause to arrest you but it is a good question whether or not they had probable cause to search your car. If you were on...
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