I just shot someone who broke into my home; what to do about the crime scene?
Jan 30, 2015
First of all if you are lawfully defending yourself against an immediate threat of violence, don't think of it as a crime scene.
If the attacker is no longer a threat to you set down your weapon aw...
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Why did my codefendant get less time for the exact same crime?
Jan 10, 2012
One of the most common reasons why one codefendant would get less time than the other is that the one has less criminal history. In State's such as Washington where your sentencing range is based upon...
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Why am I charged with robbery?
Jan 10, 2012
I was at a big box department store and took some of their merchandise without paying for it. After I left the store I argued with the security officer and pushed to get away from him when he tried to...
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My public defender is a (dump) truck.
Jan 09, 2012
My PD is a (dump) truck. It seems like all he wants to do is plead me out. Why is that?
Perhaps your Pd is trying to te...
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Why does my attorney want me to plead to a different charge than I was arraigned on?
Jan 09, 2012
The United States Supreme Court held inNorth Carolina versus Alfordthat a defendant could enter a plea of guilty to a charge that he knew the facts from the case would not support if certain criteria ...
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Another meeting?
Jan 08, 2012
What are we doing at this meeting?...
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I have to meet my lawyer for the first time; what should I do?
Jan 08, 2012
This is my first meeting with my lawyer and I don't what to do to help myself....
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Speedy trial?
Nov 10, 2011
The constitution says you have a right to a speedy trial....
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How can they charge me with possession?
Nov 10, 2011
There are two actual definitions of possession; those are "actual" possession and "constructive" possession....
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What happens at First Appearance after an arrest for a bench warrant?
Nov 09, 2011
What will be taking place at a first appearance concerning getting out after you get arrested for having missed a scheduled court date....
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