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I took a plea on a sexual assualt on my daughters mother the sex was consensual can i get a new trial
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Answered on January 20, 2013
It is very difficult to invalidate a guilty plea. When you entered the plea, the judge presumably read a list of rights you were waiving. You then...
How do I get an attorney to give an accurate estimate of legal costs?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
The legal profession is increasingly using alternative billing methods. Depending on what you need assistance with, you could find an attorney who...
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Court documents and other court papers?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
They shouldn't. Just like in other areas of life, people can be careless.
Can police obtain a search warrant for a vacant apartment?
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Answered on January 19, 2013
There is nothing distinct about a vacant apartment that could prevent the police from obtaining a search warrant. Regardless, the warrant would...
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Can law enforcement stop a private citizen because they want to gather information from them.
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Answered on January 14, 2013
This depends on the circumstances of the stop, and on the type of information the police attempt to obtain.
Police stops are governed by the...
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Can the attorney that is handling my husbands criminal case represent me in our divorce?
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Answered on January 14, 2013
This would raise several ethical problems. Most notably, the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct state that a lawyer shall not represent a client...
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Can you be charged with a gun that isnt in your possession at someones else house?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
This is a very fact-specific issue, but it is possible. The legal term is "constructive possession." This concept acknowledges the reality that...
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Can police force a minor to do a blood test?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
Unlikely. Although warrantless blood tests to determine blood alcohol content of drunk driving suspects are justified under the fourth amendment,...
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How long dies a burglary 2nd degree stay on your record?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
Your fiance can obtain an expungement if the burglary charge was dismissed, nolle prossed, or if he was found not guilty. Your fiance can also...
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Differed action
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Answered on January 09, 2013
You can search for a local USCIS Application Support Center here:
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