Questions answered by Wayne Rodgers Foote

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What does it mean to get an indictment?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

Because the possession of methamphetamine is a felony, you cannot be tried on that charge unless a grand jury issues an indictment. An indictment...

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Can I be convicted as a felon on my first adult charge ?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

First thing for you to do is get a lawyer. These are serious charges that can affect your life badly. If you cannot afford a lawyer, ask the...

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Can someone be arrested for telling multiple people to kill themselves?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

This is an example of rude but free speech. A person is entitled to speak freely without government interference within certain limits. If she...

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What can I do to get him out of jail and to have direct contact with him?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 15, 2016

It sounds like he is being held on felony DV charges. That makes it very difficult to get him out for anything. Even if he gets out contact is...

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Is it ethical for a DA to collaborate with a victim when constructing a plea deal for a defendant?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 15, 2016

Yes, DA's are often required to consult with the victim. Even when they are not required to by law, a good DA will communicate with the victim. ...

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I wanted an advice about my situation in regards to a financial help offered to a person.

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

This is a civil lawsuit question. I am moving this to lawsuits so you may get an answer.

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How much jail time will I get for not reporting to federal probation

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

If you did two years this isn't probation, it is supervised release. What will happen is you will be arrested on the warrant and held until there...

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Am I able to drop chargers on someone and not get them arrested for what they have done ?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 09, 2016

No, the state decides when to press charges. You can tell the DA or the police you do not want to go forward, but the DA makes the decision.

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How can I be charged for this?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 09, 2016

You should not be asking how you got charged. You were charged. The real question is what to do about it. Hire a lawyer to fight it.

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Federal probation violation, will he get jail time even tho he served his time in jail for the felony charges?

Wayne's answer | Answered on August 09, 2016

Your question is hard to understand. Was the felony charge for which he served jail a federal charge or a state charge? What does DA stated no...

Wayne Rodgers Foote's Answers (2359)

What does it mean to get an indictment?

Can I be convicted as a felon on my first adult charge ?

Can someone be arrested for telling multiple people to kill themselves?

What can I do to get him out of jail and to have direct contact with him?

Is it ethical for a DA to collaborate with a victim when constructing a plea deal for a defendant?

I wanted an advice about my situation in regards to a financial help offered to a person.

How much jail time will I get for not reporting to federal probation

Am I able to drop chargers on someone and not get them arrested for what they have done ?

How can I be charged for this?

Federal probation violation, will he get jail time even tho he served his time in jail for the felony charges?