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my brother has been in county jail for 19 months, no plea , no decisions made for an illegal traffic stop. every time he has a court date the cancel

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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We need to review the charges and prior history of your brother and the plea offers made and the detention hearing record to provide a proper answer. Incarceration is most unusual and would depend upon dangers to the victim or society. We are available to discuss the issues. Please call. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600... Read Answer
We need to review the charges and prior history of your brother and the plea offers made and the detention hearing record to provide a proper answer.... Read Answer

Incorrect Information on police report for felony drug charge

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Adam Dietrich Stolte (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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Errors in a police report will likely go to the credibility of the officer, rather than the admissibility of the evidence.
Errors in a police report will likely go to the credibility of the officer, rather than the admissibility of the evidence.

My sons court appointed lawyer not doing his job

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Adam Dietrich Stolte (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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If you are unhappy with your current court appointed attorney, your son can report his issues to the court.  In some instances, your son may have a new attorney appointed to him.  Or, you can hire a private criminal defense attorney who has the time to put into your son's case.
If you are unhappy with your current court appointed attorney, your son can report his issues to the court.  In some instances, your son may... Read Answer

In FLA w/public defen , Not guilty but told if I don’t take a Plea I will be sentenced for Maximum time! Won’t use evidence I have. Or discuss my case

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Jonathan Burton Blecher (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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If you're not happy with the PD or their advice, you can ask the judge to remove them and appoint Regional Counsel (also court appointed but with a lwer case-load), or find the money to hire a private lawyer.
If you're not happy with the PD or their advice, you can ask the judge to remove them and appoint Regional Counsel (also court appointed but with a... Read Answer

How can I not get arrested

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Jonathan Burton Blecher (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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You asked: How can I not get arrested? Answer: Don't steal other people's property would be a start. Depending on the amount, you could be charged with grand theft or petit theft. Also, you could be charged with forgery, and/or uttering a forged instrument. Stores have video cameras, you know. It shouldn't be tough to find you. It wouldn't be a bad idea to pay her back before the cops snatch you up.... Read Answer
You asked: How can I not get arrested? Answer: Don't steal other people's property would be a start. Depending on the amount, you could be charged... Read Answer
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