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How does a jury in a criminal trial in PA supposed to weigh the voluntariness of an admitted confession by the defendant?
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Answered on May 31, 2017
If you're talking about trying to argue whether the confession should be allowed because it wasn't voluntary, that would be an issue for the judge,...
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Will i get jail time for a first time offense ??
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Answered on May 31, 2017
You're not getting jail time for marijuana, but sounds like the appropriate charge is criminal possession rather than unlawful which means you are...
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Good morning my 19 year old african american brother was arrested for robbery which he didn't commit, is that a 18b case?
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Answered on May 31, 2017
18b is a panel of private attorneys that handle cases when legal aid can't for a conflict of interest. You don't get to refuse legal aid for an...
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MY SON SKIPPED OUT ON HIS 4 YEAR PROBATION WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
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Answered on May 30, 2017
For the probation, he is likely can be resentenced up to the max of what he was facing on the underlying conviction. For the DWI, if he was going...
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DO I HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT/DEFAMATION CASE?
Was fired now everyone thinks for drinking which is 100% FALSE can ruin my repuration
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Answered on May 30, 2017
Unless you have some type of employment contract, you can basically be fired for any reason that isn't discriminatory of a protected class like...
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What's the best way to get a petty theft charge off my record before I have went to court?
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Answered on May 30, 2017
It doesn't matter if you know you're guilty. It only matters if they can prove it. You need to hire an attorney.
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Assault Victim Question?
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Answered on May 30, 2017
Impossible to say. Your injuries are only one factor to take into account. Is he pleading guilty to the charge or to a lesser charge as part of a...
What are the legal age of consent rules in Arkansas ?
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Answered on May 30, 2017
Looks like the age of consent in Arkansas is 16 making this legal. Regardless, its not a crime to know that someone else committed a crime.
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How can my boy friend beat a aggerative robbery charge?
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Answered on May 30, 2017
He needs to get an attorney. Without one, he has virtually no shot.
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Can I move in with my 18 year old boyfriend at 16 as long as my parents agree to it
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Answered on May 30, 2017
Well first of all, 2 years from being a legal adult only means that you are still currently a child. I also doubt you're going to get much...
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