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Hi I am suppose to hire a laywer for criminal court but I have no job and no money but the judge said I hire someone
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Answered on July 29, 2014
If you claim to be indigent, the court must hold a hearing to determine whether or not you qualify for appointed counsel. The financial ability of...
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If a victim of Domestic Violence does not show up at preliminary hearing but the DA has another person there who was not present
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Answered on July 24, 2014
You should check with an attorney that regularly practices in the court where you are charged. In some courts, the normal practice is to dismiss...
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Can someone get a charge dropped by talking to the detective you filed it with.
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Answered on July 23, 2014
A complicating factor is that if the "victim" is an ex-spouse, it may fall under the category of "domestic abuse." ("Domestic abuse" does not...
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Do I need to pay this fine?
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Answered on July 19, 2014
It sounds like the judge may have dismissed the case upon payment of court costs. In any event, because of a new law passed by the Tennessee...
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My brother failed a drug test at probation appointment
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Answered on July 19, 2014
Unfortunately for your brother, it may be a violation of his probation to be hanging out with other people who are smoking marijuana. He should...
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What does it mean when a misdemeanor charge is said to be suspended?
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Answered on July 01, 2014
Generally, "suspended" means that instead of serving the jail sentence imposed, the jail sentence is suspended, and the person is on probation...
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Whats going to happen to me? Should I hire a lawyer?
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Answered on June 23, 2014
As stated by my fellow practitioners, you need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. You have been arrested and charged with two class A...
1st Offense Domestic Violence, No Priors, What jail time is possible, can we get it dropped?
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Answered on April 29, 2014
There are many factors that will come into play, including whether the alleged assault involved a weapon or injury. Also, it may be possible for...
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Going to court on April 30th for misdemeanor theft with no priors. Will I go to jail?
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Answered on April 21, 2014
If you were issued a state misdemeanor citation, or if you were arrested and bonded out, then failure to appear in court on the appointed date is a...
Will I have to stay in jail if given a citation with a summons warrant for theft under $100?
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Answered on April 18, 2014
You were issued a state misdemeanor citation. It is the same as being arrested, except the police don't take you to jail, and you are not required...
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