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What could be my consequences for a probation violation of a 1 yr probation for a dui. I had a relapse, now theres a warrant.
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Answered on August 10, 2011
A first time DUI is punishable by up to 6 months in the county jail. If you were placed on probation and you are found to be in violation of that...
What does "Trail Pros.Assigned." mean?
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Answered on August 10, 2011
I am not sure what "trail pros. assigned" means.
If you are asking how long the deposition itself takes to complete, it can take anywhere from...
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Why a prosecutor goes forward and press charges without evidence???
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Answered on August 09, 2011
Unfortunately, a complaining witness is often all the prosecutor needs to go forward on a charge of domestic violence. Your boyfriend does need...
I live in pinellas county florida and need to know how to fire my public defender before i go to trial what motions must i file
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Answered on August 09, 2011
To "fire" your public defender, you need to request a "Nelson" hearing. You will probably accomplish your goal by sending a letter to the judge...
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My husband have 3 years on probation and he just violateded with a 3rd felony he was doing his coummunity hours and worked .
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Answered on August 09, 2011
The punishment your husband faces if he is convicted of the new charge and/or found to be in violation of his probation is going to be up to the...
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Is jail mandatory for leaving the scene of an accident in florida?
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Answered on August 09, 2011
Jail time is not mandatory for either a DUI (first offense) or leaving the scene of an accident. However, it is a possibility for either offense.
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My sister was convicted on a first offense dui with injuries. Her lawyer advised her of taking a no contest plea.
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Answered on August 09, 2011
Unfortunately, the fact that the outcome was different than what your sister expected is not, by itself, enough to prevail on a 3.850. She would...
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Should I try to have these tickets throw out in court?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
I think your request would be a reasonable one. Perhaps the judge will reduce the fines, which wouldn't be so bad. The real concern is that you...
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My 15y/o son was just arrested for 2nd degree petty thieft. Would he be eligible for the diversion program? He's never been in t
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Petty Theft is a misdemeanor and, if charged as an adult, would carry a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail or 6 months probation. Because of his...
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If a court releases a defendant on bail after a motion for competency, does not require any court supervision or treatment, then
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Well, there are a lot of things wrong with this scenario. The most obvious is that the court committed the defendant but permitted his continued...
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