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Is a couple of witnesses (specifically 2 or 3) enough to get me arrested?
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Answered on April 12, 2015
Yes it is possible and happens frequently.
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Can the jury know the minimum mandatory sentence? A second question please, Is a conviction by jury always appeal able.
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Answered on April 12, 2015
It is not a problem for jurors to know what the minimum sentence might be. Juries are not supposed to take into account sentencing in their...
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In a child sex abuse case is it common or uncommon to have an expert that has never interviewed the victim testify during trial?
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Answered on April 12, 2015
He could be testifying based on the reports of others.
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Received a VTL1110A traffic violation and wanted to know how a guilty plea would effect my license.
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Answered on April 10, 2015
It will add points to your license. Nyc doesn't negotiate so your only options are plead guilty or go to trial. I believe one should always pleas...
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Is that just warning and I am ok or I should follow directions guilty or not guilty?
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Answered on April 10, 2015
No that is not a warning. That is a ticket that you must answer. You can hire an attorney so you don't need to appear.
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Got a letter from police dept saying I have a bench warrant and owe $600. Never had arrest, citation, or court.
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Answered on April 10, 2015
see my answer to your previous post.
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Court clerk issued warrant for me instead of person it was meant for.
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Answered on April 10, 2015
No you will not be able to sue them. Your civil rights actually were not violated at all. There was a mistake and everyone followed through the...
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Can police send me a letter saying I owe money when I have never been to court?
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Answered on April 10, 2015
This could be a scam. I would call the court where the warrant allegedly is and find out if it is true. I will say that a surprising number of...
If I get a case dropped due to a Speedy Trial violation, can I sue for having my civil rights violated?
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Answered on April 10, 2015
Sorry, but getting your case dismissed is what you are awarded for speedy trial dismissals. If you can show that it was a malicious prosecution or...
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If video surveillance was evidence at trial and the Judge asked if audio existed & the A.D.A. stated audio did not exist...
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Answered on April 10, 2015
If new evidence is discovered, that was not known at the time of trial and could not have been known with normal due diligence, a motion can be...
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