Questions answered by Valerie Semmes Bouffiou

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Can my husband press charges if I take the car?

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

I would strongly suggest you contact a family law attorney for a consultation if you have time. An experienced family law attorney can make sure...

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Will probation give my friend his bail back?

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

Once someone has been convicted, the presumption of release in criminal cases no longer applies. Your friend can be held without bail until he sees...

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My son paid his fines and fees to have a DV expunged from his record, he was told after the fact that it could not be expunged,

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

Are these fines and fees that were assessed at the time of conviction? If so, of course the court is going to take and keep the money for the...

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How can my ex-boyfriend get out on bond for a battery charge with a cash only bond that he does not have the money to pay?

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

A private attorney or court appointed attorney can make a motion to reduce or amend the bail. The prosecutor is the one who presses charges, not...

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Can a registered sex offender come back to the US after being deported?

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

This is a question for an immigration attorney, so I will change the practice area from criminal defense to immigration.

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I was in jail then got deported its been 14 yrs can I request a pardon to come back

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

This is a question for an immigration attorney, so I'm going to change the practice area from criminal defense to immigration. I hope this helps.

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How do you go by getting your trial being held in a different county , so you can have a fair trial?

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

What needs to happen is a motion to request a change of venue. Very specific legal standards need to be met , and these motions are rarely granted....

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What can I do if the police report for my criminal case is everything but accurate?

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

Honestly, the only thing you can do is contact an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area, or screen for a public defender if you cannot...

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If you are detained w/o reasonable suspicion, can the police officer ask for identification and use the ID to run a warrant

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

Maybe not. It's a very fact specific question which requires experienced legal analysis for a good answer. The other question is, if it was a bad...

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If I run from a C&Y "home" while im on probation will I become a fugitive?

Valerie's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

Yes, You will get in trouble. If you have concerns about the home, discuss them with your court appointed attorney if you have one. You can also...

Valerie Semmes Bouffiou's Answers (2294)

Can my husband press charges if I take the car?

Will probation give my friend his bail back?

My son paid his fines and fees to have a DV expunged from his record, he was told after the fact that it could not be expunged,

How can my ex-boyfriend get out on bond for a battery charge with a cash only bond that he does not have the money to pay?

Can a registered sex offender come back to the US after being deported?

I was in jail then got deported its been 14 yrs can I request a pardon to come back

How do you go by getting your trial being held in a different county , so you can have a fair trial?

What can I do if the police report for my criminal case is everything but accurate?

If you are detained w/o reasonable suspicion, can the police officer ask for identification and use the ID to run a warrant

If I run from a C&Y "home" while im on probation will I become a fugitive?