Questions answered by Mark C Cogan

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How should i go about handling this nonsense?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 21, 2012

You should be very careful about what you post online. The information you disclose on a public online forum can be read by the police,...

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Will my misdemeanor drug charge show in another county or state? I am the recipient of the "7411" case law.

Mark's answer | Answered on January 16, 2012

Many States allow a person to expunge certain arrests and criminal convictions. Upon the granting of an expungement motion, the official records...

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What outcome can I expect in Maryland for second degree assault, resisting arrest, tresspass and disorderly conduct?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 15, 2012

You are placing yourself at risk by attempting to discuss your case on a public Internet forum. Do you realize that the police and prosecutor have...

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How to avoid jail time?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 15, 2012

It is impossible to analyze your question without knowing what crime you committed, whether you have been in trouble with the law previously,...

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Fairness and ehtics in sentencing

Mark's answer | Answered on January 15, 2012

Having defended many clients facing sex charges, I have observed that, in general, male defendants are treated more harshly than female defendants....

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I was arrested for a duii but I was not in the car or near the car at the time, I was not the driver but the driver ran off

Mark's answer | Answered on February 13, 2011

DUII charges are prosecuted very aggressively in Oregon. There are things that must be done immediately in order to prepare your defense. You...

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I was growing medical marijuana. there were four grow sites with four different addresses but all on one compound. i accidently

Mark's answer | Answered on February 13, 2011

Charges like this are prosecuted very aggressively in the State of Oregon, and the penalties can be very severe. You absolutely need to place...

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If the judge dismisses your case after you've been arrested for a bench warrant & posted the cash bail, what does that mean?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 13, 2011

In order to be certain as to what happened with your case, contact the court and request a copy of your court documents. If your case was...

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Dismissal of felony warrant

Mark's answer | Answered on February 13, 2011

If you want to erase this warrant, you need to return to the jurisdiction where you have this pending charge. The warrant will not go away on its...

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I am in probation for theft,my p.o was tell me he want to terminated my probation period but i get a ticket for theft 2 what now

Mark's answer | Answered on January 29, 2011

Any person who is on probation for a theft conviction and commits another theft offense while on probation is facing jail time and revocation of...

Mark C Cogan's Answers (1087)

How should i go about handling this nonsense?

Will my misdemeanor drug charge show in another county or state? I am the recipient of the "7411" case law.

What outcome can I expect in Maryland for second degree assault, resisting arrest, tresspass and disorderly conduct?

How to avoid jail time?

Fairness and ehtics in sentencing

I was arrested for a duii but I was not in the car or near the car at the time, I was not the driver but the driver ran off

I was growing medical marijuana. there were four grow sites with four different addresses but all on one compound. i accidently

If the judge dismisses your case after you've been arrested for a bench warrant & posted the cash bail, what does that mean?

Dismissal of felony warrant

I am in probation for theft,my p.o was tell me he want to terminated my probation period but i get a ticket for theft 2 what now