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What do yo need for monetary bail after you max out your sentence

J. Michael's answer | Answered on April 17, 2017

Any psychological assistance provided to him will not relieve him of his criminal responsibility. It may .... may ... lessen the severity of the...

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How to file a Praecipe to End, Settle and Discontinue.

J. Michael's answer | Answered on January 30, 2017

Because you are represented by an attorney, it would be improper for any counsel on this site to provide you legal advice. Our profession has a...

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Going to jail. None of all are any help.

J. Michael's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

You have had some very good counsel giving you very good advice. Apparently, you believe yourself to be more knowledgeable. Attorney's can't help...

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Can I avoid incarceration for a f3 retail theft it's my fourth retail theft I made bad choices I regret.

J. Michael's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

In all likelihood ... no. The number of retail thefts in the past is what's driving the seriousness of the charge of this offense. There MAY be a...

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If a man is paying child support and wants to sell his home in Pennsylvania can his ex girlfriend get a percentage of the sale?

J. Michael's answer | Answered on December 10, 2016

Giving your fact pattern, this one is easy. No.

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I was charged with theft by unlawful taking of a motor vehicle which is a felony 3 I have a prior conviction for the same crime

J. Michael's answer | Answered on December 10, 2016

Depending upon the judge, and the effort put forth by your attorney, you just may be lucky enough to stay out of jail or do a very short stint in...

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How can I put a stop to someone for keep calling children and youth?

J. Michael's answer | Answered on December 10, 2016

Children and Youth will never reveal the confidentiality of whom reports to them without a court order. And, getting a court order for that kind of...

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Custody of a child

J. Michael's answer | Answered on September 29, 2016

I agree with Attorney Costopoulos. It always baffles me as to WHY in some custodial cases, the police decide to do the job when provided a copy...

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Can one who is receiving Social Security as there only income have to pay child support if ordered?

J. Michael's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

Attorney Harper gave you some good thoughts; but, you're not going to be able to solve the dilemma with general answers ... which is what this site...

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I've a coming up its my second time and i have a new charge i'm currleny in work release with a job and the judge gave me

J. Michael's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

Yep ... we get that; but, what's the question here? Please do yourself a solid and SPEND THE MONEY to hire a qualified criminal defense lawyer...

J. Michael Sheldon's Answers (279)

What do yo need for monetary bail after you max out your sentence

How to file a Praecipe to End, Settle and Discontinue.

Going to jail. None of all are any help.

Can I avoid incarceration for a f3 retail theft it's my fourth retail theft I made bad choices I regret.

If a man is paying child support and wants to sell his home in Pennsylvania can his ex girlfriend get a percentage of the sale?

I was charged with theft by unlawful taking of a motor vehicle which is a felony 3 I have a prior conviction for the same crime

How can I put a stop to someone for keep calling children and youth?

Custody of a child

Can one who is receiving Social Security as there only income have to pay child support if ordered?

I've a coming up its my second time and i have a new charge i'm currleny in work release with a job and the judge gave me