Would a mitigation hearing for my speeding ticket (56 in a 45) be worth it? Pay the fine but ask to not impact my record.
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Answered on November 20, 2023
Mitigation is an admission that you committed the offense and asking the judge to lower the penalty. Mitigation will effect your license and...
What would happen if a 15 year old where to attack an adult?
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Answered on November 18, 2023
The exact same thing as if an adult attacks an adult or an adult attacks a child. Assault is a crime.
Why can a police department keep my vehicle impounded at their station after charges are dropped?
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Answered on November 18, 2023
You can be held for up to 72 hours on probable cause alone. This hold does not amount to charges being filed. The State can also temporarily file...
If i was charged with a dui over a year ago and they were waiting for blood work its been 11 months? Does this mean they won't
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Answered on November 18, 2023
You have an attorney. That person knows more about your case than any random attorney on the internet. The specific circumstances of each...
Why can a police officer write a ticket for 2nd degree negligence if they weren't a witness of any traffic violation?
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Answered on November 17, 2023
Officers can write citations for incidents they didn't personally observe for many of the same reasons they can arrest someone for a crime they did...
Arrest warrant after deportation of a family member?
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Answered on November 17, 2023
Not to be flippant, but not sure why this matters. He is not going to be arrested and extradited back to the US on a DUI warrant. It's not going to...
How can we get a bail amount when their is no bail?
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Answered on November 16, 2023
It is not uncommon to be denied bail while awating extradition. The State of Oregon has 30 days to come get him. They can ask the court for more...
Can I appeal or lessen a driving in the first degree habitual offender for having chronic homelessness since my preteens
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Answered on November 14, 2023
It takes a lot more than a possession charge to become a habitual traffic offender. Obviously there is much more to the story. There may be...
I am no longer confident in statements I made to the police. Can/should I contact the prosecutor to address this?
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Answered on November 13, 2023
Obviously, you don't want somebody to be charged or convicted for something they didn't do. You have outlined a couple of the options. Contacting...
Can you get a court appointed lawyer before you go to court
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Answered on November 12, 2023
If you cannot afford an attorney, you will need to contact the court to see what their procedure is for appointing an attorney. Each court is...
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