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My son wants to reduce his sentence based on the second strike (Juvenile) removed which would also make him eligible for 66%.
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Answered on September 28, 2015
Sorry but there is no reduction to 66%. That is an old wives tale that had been circulating for some time. There has been no change in the three...
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A friend of my got raped 8 yrs ago and knew the guy that raped her but didn't turn him because she was ashamed now she wants
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Answered on September 27, 2015
I agree with my colleagues. She can file a report with rhe police, but she shouldn't expect the police to be real enthusiastic. Seriously, it has...
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My husband was arrested for first degree burglary and he's a third striker
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Answered on September 26, 2015
No - your husband was charged with an "Estes" robbery and yes, he is looking at 25 to life. Doesn't matter if he didn't hurt them. I'm always...
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I plead "no contest" and took a deal & have scheduled a date to surrender..can I take back my plea if a change my mind
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Answered on September 26, 2015
Sorry but I changed my mind is not grounds to take back your plea. Why would you want to take the plea back anyway - misdo 120 and no probation? ...
Can family members be present during trial and when awaiting a verdict from the jury?
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Answered on September 24, 2015
Assuming none of the family members are potential witnesses who would be excluded during the testimony portion of the trial, they can sit in the...
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I talked to a lawyer he wants $2,500 to represent me for my felony hit and run case should I pay it?
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Answered on September 17, 2015
Doesn't sound like a great way to start an attorney-client relationship. From your post, it sounds like you don't have much confidence in your...
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What authority does a judge/court have to modify my sentence from 10 years ago?
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Answered on September 17, 2015
Mr. Finnecy is absolutely correct. It it too late for a court to do anything about your sentence.
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This is criminal case, I was charged with worker comp fraud.
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Answered on September 15, 2015
Confusing question and I suspect there is a lot of information yo haven't told us. Were criminal charges filed against your husband? ...
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How serious could "Rape of Intoxicated person" and "Oral Copulation of Intoxicated Person" Charges be in my case.
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Answered on September 15, 2015
I would say you are in some serious, serious legal trouble. Besides incarceration in the state prison, you would have to register as a sex...
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My son was convicted on the same charge n got more time his codefendant got the same charges drop n my son didn't instead they
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Answered on September 14, 2015
Not a harsh sentence. Sounds like he gambled and went to trial. if his prior burglary was a residential burg, the he had a prior strike which...
