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Jury Trial , 6 felony cts. 1-felon in poss of gun; 2-street terrorism; 3-assault gbi; 4-street terrorism; 5-sales; 6-possession
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Answered on November 22, 2013
A pretrial offer is just that - an offer to resolve the case short of the trial. They can't punish you for going to trial; that's your...
Can I press charges for voyeurism?
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Answered on November 22, 2013
You cannot "press" criminal charges - only a prosecutor's office (such as the District Attorney) can. If there has been a crime committed (as...
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Any way to change traffic no contest plea when I was confused as to which charge?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
I'd suggest you first clarify what you actually plead to. They may have just dismissed the license plate ticket with a small correction fee...
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If looking at a 2nd strike w/ a 5 yr enhancement.
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Answered on November 21, 2013
If the prior was a serious felony and the current felony is also a serious felony, the five year enhancement is mandatory and he won't be eligible...
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My husband just got sentenced for 594(B)(1) and 11378 Poss/sale/tran < 1 oz, What could time serve possibly be? didnt find out
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Answered on November 21, 2013
He could face up to three years on the possession for sales case. He could get anything from credit for time served up to the three years. ...
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Why haven't i talked to a lawyer yet?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
I can only assume that the law firm you hired did in fact send an attorney to court on your boyfriend's behalf. If they didn't - huge...
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If a person appears in court based on a summons to face a criminal matter, is never booked, fingerprinted or phtographed
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Answered on November 21, 2013
No.
Being arrested involves being taken into custody, whether or not you're booked into jail or just cited & released. Many people face charges...
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If a defendant in a criminal case is diagnosed as an autistic person, can this person be tried normally or can they enter
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Answered on November 21, 2013
It all boils down to their level of function and whether or not they are competent to stand trial. Assuming they're competent, they would be...
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If I am on non reporting probation, and go to court for driving with suspended license what will happen?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
You don't specify why you're on probation, but since you said "did classes" - it sounds either like drug or DUI probation.
If it's DUI...
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Will we face jail time? Do we need an attorney?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
Things have escalated, but not to the point of no return. But don't just go and bare your soul to the authorities without speaking with a good,...
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