Is a DUI entitled to public defender? Was arrested 13 yrs ago for dui, and again last night, does old one count?
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Answered on August 26, 2012
The probation department will analyze the household income where he lives to determine whether he qualifies for a public defender. Go to the court...
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Hi my name is Chris and I just received an OUI. What is the best approach I should take?
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Answered on August 26, 2012
It is an imbalances system when an officer attempts to force you to sign something that you cannot read, especially when there is so much at stake....
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What I can do about a felony conviction
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Answered on August 24, 2012
Unfortunately, the attorneys are correct that you must wait 10 years to seal a conviction for a felony. I do believe that this, although a...
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Lease breakage
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Answered on August 23, 2012
Generally, you're going to be held to the terms of the lease. Even if your girlfriend (or ex-girlfriend) agree that she will pay the lease, if she...
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Can I bring someone to court if they owe me money and I only have texts and one check for proof?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
You can bring an action in small claims, pay a small filing fee, and sue them. The texts and check are definitely evidence. Oral contracts are...
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Was my friend's car illegally searched?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
A couple of questions: when is "behind a 7/11" considered a public parking lot?
Possession of drug paraphernalia is not a crime, but it is...
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I went to the police after my landlord gave my two boys showers and remained despite their request for privacy.
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Answered on August 23, 2012
Why don't you have a key? Was this a co-living arrangement? It's difficult to say whether you have standing to enter the house if there is no...
What happens when two witnesses say what they saw but only bits and parts of their stories match?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
When cases actually go to the jury, this is sometimes the reason. There are conflicting accounts in nearly every case about what happened and what...
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No will, just more confusion and questions that never seems to end.
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Answered on August 23, 2012
From the probate code:
§ 16 INTESTATE SHARE OF SURVIVING
SPOUSE
The Code gives the surviving spouse a larger share than is provided under...
What can I do when I know someone is lying under oath in court during a trial or hearing?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
It is difficult to prove someone is lying under oath unless, other than your own knowledge, you have something to back it up. If it is about...
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