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If you're tried for child abuse and assault on both first & second degree and found not guilty can you be retried?
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Answered on September 25, 2015
No the charges don't merge under the law. If your jury hung on the two lesser counts the case can be retried in the discretion of the DA.
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How often is a guilty conviction made for a fake craigslist add posting?
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Answered on September 25, 2015
I doubt that any meaningful statistics exist on the subject of your inquiry.
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Need advice for shoplifting please?!
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Answered on September 25, 2015
Yes, a theft offense will show on your record and keep you from obtaining certain jobs. You say you are an adult now. Were you a juvenile when...
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I would really appreciate advice on whether I should report 2 driving infractions to BRN that amounted to $479 in fines together
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Answered on September 25, 2015
Why don't you call her office and schedule a consultation?
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Would the cops return a device to me if they recover incriminating evidence from it?
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Answered on September 24, 2015
I've never seen any property returned while an investigation is pending..................................................................
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My son was arrested for a felony firearm possession and is out on $35,000 bail. What can we do to make sure he doesn't do time?
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Answered on September 24, 2015
It's fairly easy for a forensic analysis to determine whether the bullet came from the gun in the safe. My guess would be that he was fooling...
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If I am getting charged with a 508pc charger because I took almost 3,700.oo what are my chances of probation?
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Answered on September 24, 2015
Agree with my colleagues but would point out for emphasis that you can very well go to jail. Everyone says the same thing but it doesn't change...
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Can I still obtain reduction per PC 17b if I've already been granted relief under prop 47?
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Answered on September 24, 2015
It's either or--Prop 47 or 17b. You chose the former and your case is now a misdemeanor so there's nothing to reduce.
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Is it illegal for a 25 year old male have a sexual relationship with a 17 year old girl in the state of Texas?
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Answered on September 23, 2015
If one party is under 17 it is a defense to a statutory rape charge in TX that the older party is less than 3 years older than the younger. If the...
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Will they hand over the case to police or i will sent to jail?or my visa is cancelled?
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Answered on September 23, 2015
What do you mean they sent you back? Were you deported? If not you are facing a criminal charge that could result in immigration problems. Get a...
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