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I'm being charged with possession small amount personal use (pot) and a Paraphernalia charge in PA. This is my first offence.
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Answered on December 04, 2012
I doubt very seriously that you will spend a year in jail even if convicted for something this minor. Hire an attorney or go with the PD but take...
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Should I pay the fine that I should be expecting in the mail?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
Courts like it when Defendants pay restitution to the 'victim.' Get a letter from the store after you pay the fine saying that they received full...
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I took my girlfriends phone wen she was at work.i went home with the phone .the next day i was arrested for robbery and domestic
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Answered on December 04, 2012
For a DV charge, they typically plead 'not guilty' and give the attorneys time to negotiate and/or to see if the victim is going to cooperate. DA's...
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Felony theft charge under $1500 in 2001, which went for diversion, now dismissed. does this affect civil right to bear arms?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
You'd have to check your State statutes on whether or not you can work in that regulated field with this but typically your right to bear arms...
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I was arrested for a DUI in Oklahoma but never got a ticket and never charged
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Answered on December 04, 2012
Did they handcuff you and book you in jail?
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I was arrested for felony DWI . I refused the BAC (alcohol breath test) How can the prosecutor use "consciousness of guilt" ?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
We don't typically see these in California, if there is a refusal to breathe, they take blood and often take both. If it were me, I'd argue that...
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What should I do about a ticket I couldn't pay from 1999 for no liscence that is now a warrant..I have my liscence now
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Answered on December 04, 2012
I'd just caution that, if you have other things outstanding (other warrants), you could be called on to answer for those as well and it might not...
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How can someone in the state of California get an arrest off their record?
Can I ask to get my fingerprints removed?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
There are a few facts missing here but there are ways to get your record expunged depending on the charge and what you have done in the mean time....
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If one cannot afford a lawyer, how does one get appointed with one?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
It depends on the courthouse but in San Diego, you speak with a public defender first. If you are need to plead 'not guilty' then they have you...
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I was arrested at jc penny for 70$ shoplifting. What happens?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
Agreed. The process is a bit scary the first time through (not that there should be more) but there are many options for you. I recommend finding...
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