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Do federal rules of criminal procedure apply to state court criminal cases? does the same apply to civil cases in state court?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
No, while some rules may overlap, federal rules of criminal procedure apply to federal criminal court. State rules apply to state courts. What do...
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What are the consequences of disregarding civil demand letters?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
No direct consequences. It's just like ignoring any other demand letter when someone tries to sue someone. They run the risk of a lawsuit, but for...
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How much time will be done with five months credited and good behavior out of a year sentence in the county jail?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
If he was sentenced for a year, and he falls under PC 4019 credits (I assume so if he doing time in county), he's likely almost out. With all 4019...
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DUI arrest after blowing .05 and suspended license from previous DUI charge/ trial/ not guilty verdict. Odds if rep. myself?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
The DA can, and sometimes does, pursue DUI charges under VC 23152(a), even with a .05% BAC. 23152(a) doesn't require a specific BAC level to find...
How likely is a plea bargain for dry reckless w/bac of .09 and no injury/accident? Does DA do this rarely or is it possible?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
Possible but depends on details. .09 and .15 are pretty big differences, so looking into that will be necessary. But those readings, DA unlikely...
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IF A PERSON WAS GIVEN 24 YEARS 14 YEARS IN THE STATE PEN AN THEN 10 YEARS PROBATION AND HE HAD 476 DAYS CREDIT WERE ARE THE 476
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Answered on February 03, 2014
Where are you getting the 15 years from? 476 days is approximately 1.5 years.
In any event, this should be directed at a Wisconsin attorney as...
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Is their any free criminal attorneys in LA
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Answered on February 03, 2014
The public defender is free. Contact them to try and set-up a surrender.
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If I show up to court with a warrant for my arrest can I get arrested?
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Answered on February 02, 2014
That depends on what the underlying offense is. You may also have a Notice issue which could help.
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PACKAGE DEAL
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Answered on February 02, 2014
If they go different sentences, then they did not get a package deal. They have each had to plead guilty in order for the other to be able to do...
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Why do some lawyers recommend disregarding civil demand letters?
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Answered on February 02, 2014
Mr. Dane hit it right on the head.
It's not against the law to ignore a demand. If the other party chooses to sue, that's a risk associated with...
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