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Paul Manafort jury deadlocked in 10 of the 18 counts. What does the judge declare? What are the prosecutor's next options?
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Answered on August 23, 2018
The prosecution can elect to retry the counts the jury was unable to reach verdicts on. That decision will be made before sentencing on the counts...
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What are my options for a minor speeding without a license?
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Answered on August 23, 2018
Get a license immediately. Take that new license to court and ask for traffic school on the speeding and hope the judge dismisses the license...
How much time can you get for embezzlement for $12,000 or less?
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Answered on August 23, 2018
The first question shouldn't be how much time but whether this is even a criminal matter. When you say "advances", I read that as they just...
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How long will my kids father do for a 3rd time offense for domestic violence? ?
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Answered on August 23, 2018
There is no way to predict. With priors, they aren't going to be looking to do him any favors. It depends on the facts, how bad and recent his...
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Is possession of a weapon in prison a three strike offense??
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Answered on August 22, 2018
A specific code section they we're convicted of would help. Straight possession Of a weapon by an inmate in a penal institute (Penal Code 4502) is...
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Possible time served for 3 counts 459 PC and 29800(A)(1) PC?
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Answered on August 22, 2018
First or second degree burglary? Priors? Details?
Those all matter, but don't post facts online. He is facing a lengthy jail (if not prison)...
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Can you appeal your charge for less time if new laws are passed?
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Answered on August 21, 2018
Only IF a new law is passed AND it specifically says it applies retroactively. Sorry, but not likely.
What kind of sentencing will my husband get with these charges
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Answered on August 21, 2018
You may be missing some details. The 667(a) priors mean he has some bad stuff on his record - like strikes. Are you sure there aren't some 667(d)...
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Can the police.come.to my home and arrest me.My lawyer has advised me.not.to talk to the.police, and says they have no case
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Answered on August 21, 2018
I don't get it. You have a lawyer that knows the details. You have a lawyer that has given you advise. You have a lawyer that apparently you don't...
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I want to release my current attorney and represent myself or have the DA office represent me. Is that possible? LA, CA
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Answered on August 21, 2018
The DA doesn't represent anyone - they are the prosecutor on your case. They are trying to convict you. Do you mean public defender? You have to...
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