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I need to replace my PD with a Defense Atty. for 1 count forgery, 2 counts of taking another's identity. Had a plea of criminal.

Cary's answer | Answered on January 13, 2010

I beg to differ with my two esteemed colleagues. You were apparently appointed a free attorney (PD) to represent you because you could not afford...

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What should i do if i have been wrongly accused of theft?

Cary's answer | Answered on January 11, 2010

You indicated that "police have been called," regarding this allegation of theft. Have you spoken to the police and given them a statement? ...

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In az is there a change of getting my felony drug charges dropped down to misdeminers?

Cary's answer | Answered on January 10, 2010

Assuming that there are no defenses or suppression issues related to the police's search and seizure of the drugs in the first instance, an...

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If there is a bench warrent for my arrest in another state do I have to travel back or can I take care of it in the state I'm in

Cary's answer | Answered on January 06, 2010

I am not licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, but I am licensed in Arizona. It depends on what Court in Pennsyvlania you're talking about. ...

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Defense for dui?

Cary's answer | Answered on December 31, 2009

The problem is that you DID the FST. You could have, and should have, refused to do ANY FST (including the "eye" or Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus...

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I was charged with a class 1 misdermeanior for unlawful imprisonment

Cary's answer | Answered on December 23, 2009

The fact that the charge was "dropped down" from a felony to a misdemeanor is great, but I am wondering WHO "dropped" the charge down? Are you in...

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Hi, my sister a few days ago stole from a local kohls. She got what looks like a traffic ticket. What will happen to her?

Cary's answer | Answered on December 21, 2009

It sounds like your sister has been charged with Shoplifting, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor under Arizona law. The maximum penalties are 6-months...

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Criminal charges for 4 counts of counterfit marks, do I need an attorney

Cary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2009

You most certainly need an attorney to assist you! If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you (a public defender) after you are...

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If i was convicted of a class 6 felony back in 2003 and was reduced then vacated, is it eliminated from my record?

Cary's answer | Answered on November 28, 2009

If I understand your posting correctly, you had a Class 6 felony reduced to a Class 1 misdemeanor when you succesfully completed your probation...

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Can I be charged with a DUI while my car is parked at the bar?

Cary's answer | Answered on November 26, 2009

Under Arizona law, the State has to prove that you were either "driving" OR in "actual physical control" of a vehicle. Based on the facts as you...

Cary L Lackey's Answers (983)

I need to replace my PD with a Defense Atty. for 1 count forgery, 2 counts of taking another's identity. Had a plea of criminal.

What should i do if i have been wrongly accused of theft?

In az is there a change of getting my felony drug charges dropped down to misdeminers?

If there is a bench warrent for my arrest in another state do I have to travel back or can I take care of it in the state I'm in

Defense for dui?

I was charged with a class 1 misdermeanior for unlawful imprisonment

Hi, my sister a few days ago stole from a local kohls. She got what looks like a traffic ticket. What will happen to her?

Criminal charges for 4 counts of counterfit marks, do I need an attorney

If i was convicted of a class 6 felony back in 2003 and was reduced then vacated, is it eliminated from my record?

Can I be charged with a DUI while my car is parked at the bar?