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Can someone be punished for violating a court issued no contact order when the case was open ,after the case has been dismissed?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 19, 2019

If the order was in place at the time of the alleged violation then YES he can be convicted of the technical violation of the order, Judges don't...

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Can a person be charged with dui if they were not pulled over and there were no witnesses to them sliding off the road?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 18, 2019

Classic situation and one where it is critical that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you. No doubt.

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Have warent because of dui charge. I haven't heard back from the court for over a year and 1/2...

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 18, 2019

Call the court and see what if there is a case pending against you OR hire an attorney to check for you. If their is a warrant hire that attorney...

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What happens to someone that intentionally lies on a police whiteness statement.

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 18, 2019

That depends on whether they sign an oath that they were telling the truth or was it just statements to the officer in response to questions by the...

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In wa. State. I stole bottle vodka. I refuse drug alcohol school. 1st offense. Can I get jail time?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 17, 2019

If you don’t comply with a court order you can get a sanction from the judge and it could be jail time. Get an attorney to represent you for sure.

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I have a fta warrant and just found put it was issued 3yrs ago so now that put an escape charge on me what do i do?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 16, 2019

I have dealt with such matters many many times over the 25 + years I have been a criminal defense attorney. My advise is to hire an attorney to...

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I and I'm still checking the courts everyday to see if a charge has been brought up. it was the end of Aug. that i was stopped.

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 16, 2019

What the state is waiting for is the lab report indicating what level of THC (marijuana) was in your system. There isn't a way to determine if and...

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Can you be arrested if someone claims you assaulted them without evidence ?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 15, 2019

You need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney now. From what you have said here in your statement you could be charged with...

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Arrested on failure to appear?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 13, 2019

You are correct there is no way to actually give you an answer here without the full details. I’m assuming he has an attorney he needs to talk to...

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Why was I the only 1 charged with possession?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 12, 2019

No your criminal history doesn’t have anything to do with your charging. You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney now. You can...

Patrick Owen Earl's Answers (5959)

Can someone be punished for violating a court issued no contact order when the case was open ,after the case has been dismissed?

Can a person be charged with dui if they were not pulled over and there were no witnesses to them sliding off the road?

Have warent because of dui charge. I haven't heard back from the court for over a year and 1/2...

What happens to someone that intentionally lies on a police whiteness statement.

In wa. State. I stole bottle vodka. I refuse drug alcohol school. 1st offense. Can I get jail time?

I have a fta warrant and just found put it was issued 3yrs ago so now that put an escape charge on me what do i do?

I and I'm still checking the courts everyday to see if a charge has been brought up. it was the end of Aug. that i was stopped.

Can you be arrested if someone claims you assaulted them without evidence ?

Arrested on failure to appear?

Why was I the only 1 charged with possession?