Am I better off with a public defender from that court or an inexperienced criminal lawyer who can devote more time to my case?
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Answered on April 24, 2014
People always think they have done ok on the field sobriety tests until they get the police reports. If you refused the breathalyzer test you may...
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Arrested with 3.5oz of marijuana, what do we do?
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Answered on April 24, 2014
Splitting ownership of the drugs is no legal defense to what you are accused. You have responsibility for the total amount of drugs found and...
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If my husband was charged with assault on a public servant which is a felony in texas, but before his trail, the DA dropped it
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Answered on April 24, 2014
Your bond obligation is contractual, binding you and the bond company. It is not dependent on the outcome of the case. You spring someone by...
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Police make an arrest; miranda not given. can anything said before be inadmissible?
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Answered on April 24, 2014
The police do not have to read Miranda rights in making an arrest. Life is not TV. The only time Miranda rights come into play is when the police...
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Wheres the line drawn from Civil to criminal? What protects my sister from having him coming @get her car if she make no payment
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Answered on April 24, 2014
To answer your title question one scholar has described the difference between civil and criminal law as follows: "The difference between civil law...
Prison sentences for 32months of 85%
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Answered on April 24, 2014
I have to disagree with my colleagues. A sentence at 85% means he was convicted for a violent felony. Even though he is presently earning half...
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I need a lawyer specializing in habitual shoplifting charges, I'm terrified Im about to be sent to prison. I need help now..
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Answered on April 21, 2014
Passing the point of payment without paying is indeed shoplifting. So is taking an item in a store and hiding it on your person even if you put it...
Should I say yes or no to, "Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest with regard to a criminal offense?"
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Answered on April 21, 2014
It depends on what the laws of the state of NY require about the disclosure of sealed records. BTW sealed records are still visible to law...
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HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO GET A FELONY OFF MY RECORD IN DC?
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Answered on April 21, 2014
The only felony which can be expunged/sealed in DC is a violation of the Bail Reform Act. A conviction of burglary cannot be erased.
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Possible corrupt parole officer
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Answered on April 17, 2014
There's no way to tell whether the PO is corrupt or whether his requirements are indeed "overboard." If you are writing this for a friend (or even...
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