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Can I get jail time for 4 or 5 minor consumings and because I was in probation for theft 2nd degree and probation for mcas?
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Answered on July 06, 2012
If you are on felony probation and one of the conditions was not to drink alcohol, then you can get jail time simply for violating your probation,...
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My boyfriend got arrested and is being charged with a 496 and he was on probation what is the time he will be receiving?
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Answered on July 03, 2012
I would agree it is a 16, 2, 3 felony plus VOP time only IF there are no enhancements or strike priors. Be cautious....
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Will I go to jail for my 8 th or 9 th minor consuming in Alaska even if I promise to do extra community service and clases
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Answered on June 29, 2012
Maybe. I've had a few clients go to jail for this charge. I am assuming you are over 18. As usual, the answer has to be 'talk to your lawyer'...
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Can a minor consuming alcohol case be dropped if put in handcuffs and not read my Miranda rights.
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Answered on June 11, 2012
Maybe. First, Miranda rights are only necessary if there is a 'custodial interrogation'. The cuffing is one one factor (see Hunter v. State). ...
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What is the possible consequences of a first time class a midemeanor theft in the 3rd degree in Alaska?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
The answer above is right. What are you most scared of? The conviction itself? Jail? You might go to jail, but it is more likely that you get...
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DWI Looking for opinions - Do you think Judges (in general) in DWI criminal cases are biased in favor of the District Attorneys.
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Answered on June 05, 2012
Ummm, yes. Simply yes. However, this is true on ALL criminal cases and not just a DWI. The only answer is yes.
My boyfriend already has two strikes and is now in jail being accused of being in possession of a firearm!
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Answered on June 04, 2012
I'm far more 'negative' than the other attorneys who answered this. I'm not sure what county this happened in but I can tell you from past...
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Do I need a defence lawyer, My main concerns are can my x still press charges and can her brother sue me for gettin him fired?
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Answered on June 03, 2012
Run, don't walk. An accusation? Two black eyes? A statement? You are in trouble. Self defense or defense of third persons MAY be a viable...
Why did a investigator leave a card at my door for me to contact him for a confidential investigation he is conducting
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Answered on June 03, 2012
I agree that the card seems strange. As a criminal defense lawyer, I often use an investigator. Many times she leaves a card behind. But is a...
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I've been arrested for h &s 11359 & 11360. I am a medical marijuana patient and am a member of a cooperative. I was on my way
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Answered on June 03, 2012
How much it will cost may very well depend on what you want to do. Why were you pulled over? Is there a search motion in your case? Are you just...
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