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What are the consequences and or what will happen to me being that I made a horrible mistake in taking from my previous employer
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Answered on April 25, 2017
The consequences, in addition to a record and potential jail, is having an extremely tough time ever finding a half-way decent job again if...
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If an attorney purposely lies to his client and the lies helped get a guilty verdict, can the defendant sue his lawyer?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
Depends. Some of your questions are very fact specific and need a in person consultation.
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What all constitutes Ineffective Assistance of Counsel for the 4th circuit courts?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
See answers to other question asking same.
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If a lawyer fails due diligence in obtaining witnesses and is aware they are willing to cooperate, does this constitute IAC?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
It would be considered. But doesn't sound like they were willing to cooperate if they didn't come forward. Did you tell your lawyer about your...
What is the criteria a plaintiff must meet to prove or sue their attorney for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
You must show 2 things. 1: That your attorney's representation fell below a threshold of competency. This is basically a showing that the...
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I have a legal contract that is notarized by a notary in the state of OHIO but I'm being prosecuted and tried? How is this?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
A contract can't waive charges or give someone immunity. The contract would give you a defense to the charges since it sounds like it was your...
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Once Ineffective Assistance of Counsel is proven, can a lawyer be sued under the 6th amendment of the Constitution?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
Nothing in your fact pattern suggest anything even remotely close to Ineffective Assistance of Counsel. There's also no private action for the 6th...
Can your probation officer violate you for rescheduling appointments?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
Rescheduling ahead of time is fine. Not showing up and rescheduling after the fact is not. Try to get written confirmation of all rescheduled...
Should i disclose any pending charges to walmarts backround check?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
Pending charges are easy to discover. If you lie, its easy grounds for Walmart to terminate you. I don't think any attorney is going to advise...
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Can my arrested show up in a fingerprint and background check, even though my case was dismissed and sealed?
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Answered on April 25, 2017
It shouldn't appear unless your applying in law enforcement.
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