By signing a waiver of prosecution and having it notarized could the charges be dropped against my boyfriend?
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Answered on February 20, 2013
If you have any chance of getting the charges dropped, you will need to sign a waiver of prosecution at the D.A.'s office. However, this does not...
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What is the max for a first offense aggravated assault?
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Answered on February 20, 2013
The maximum sentence is 20 years. The broken jaw may or may not be an issue, and it may or may not help him. The answer to that question would...
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How often does a sheriff have to check on sex offenders ?
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Answered on February 20, 2013
Generally, unless there is a problem, the Sheriff will make an annual check on the offender's residence to verify his information. This is most...
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For what reason would a judge not lift a bench warrant?
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Answered on February 20, 2013
You did not show up for court. Therefore, the judge does not have to lift the bench warrant. Most likely, the judge believes that you created...
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I slid into a car while raining that suddenly stop while he was on a cell phone . I got a ticket for following to close
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Answered on February 20, 2013
What's your defense? If you are going to fight a ticket, you have to have a valid defense. Otherwise, you are just irritating the judge who will...
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Is there any relevance to the issue of an officer " pursuing " a duu ?
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Answered on February 19, 2013
An officer can follow you around all day if he wants to, as long as he doesn't stop you without articulable suspicion. Most likely, the officer...
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Yes, Is it possible to appeal an conviction after the time limit given to appeal
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Answered on February 19, 2013
The 4 years was actually the time in which you had to file a habeas corpus action. That is now barred. The time for a direct appeal has also...
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I have a forgery charge of $450. is there any cases where it was changed to a misdemeanor theft by taking
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Answered on February 19, 2013
YOu won't find a "case" where this occurred. Appellate caselaw is created by appeals. Cases that worked out be pleas to lesser charges don't get...
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Detectives they one me to buy drugs front people or they gonna put me in jail if i not work with them .what i can do i bout it.
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Answered on February 19, 2013
If you were caught with drugs by the police, you might avoid prosecution by cooperating. Note, however, that if you don't get a deal documented,...
I was arrested and charge a simple battery after my wife called the police. I didn't hit her but her clothes were torn and she
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Answered on February 19, 2013
Domestic violence charges are not handled lightly. Your wife can request that the charges be dropped, but it is ultimately the prosecutor's...
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