When I went to arraignment no files were charged they said they want to file but need more time what does that mean?
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Answered on May 15, 2017
Nothing you have written points to a violent felony so I am changing the category. This means the investigation is continuing. The way to fight...
Do i need to disclose petty misdemeanors in MN on applications?
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Answered on May 15, 2017
If the question specifically asks if you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor you better answer it truthfully. If you lie you will lose the...
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Can I use the unsupervised probation to get him help??
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Answered on May 15, 2017
There are procedures in most states for having someone commited for a very short time if they are a danger to themselves or others. This...
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How does prop 57 affect defendants sentenced to prison at 85%
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Answered on May 14, 2017
If he's going to serve 85% that means he was convicted of a violent felony and Prop 57 will not help him.
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Would I be able to have my boyfriend's charges for possession of dangerous drugs transferred to me if I claim them as mine?
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Answered on May 14, 2017
You can claim it as yours but that will have no affect on the case against your bf. The best thing to do would be to contact his attorney to see...
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Will the police be contacted, and will someone who is not me get in trouble? Also will tapes be reviewed?
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Answered on May 14, 2017
If the car was not yours, you were not the driver and were not present at the scene I don't understand what you are worried about. Were you in the...
How can paperwork say misdemeanor but being charged with felony
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Answered on May 14, 2017
Neither driving on an expired license nor possessing brass knuckles is a felony. There must be something you're not telling s if the DA filed...
Will a DA upgrade charges to a Felony on cases involving more than a dozen FTA's?
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Answered on May 14, 2017
If the DA has filed these charges as misdemeanors he is not legally able to up them to a felony (since the charging statute makes them...
Can you be prosecuted again if DA dismissed under 1385 in the interests of justice?
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Answered on May 13, 2017
There is no "with" and "without prejudice" in criminal law. Everything is determined by statute. It is unlikely that the DA will refile after a...
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Is it too late to waive time for speedy trial?
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Answered on May 13, 2017
As far as I know it is never to late for you to waive time before the trial has started. You should discuss this with your attorney.
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