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Who do I get to obtain old arrest records and disposition of the case?

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You contact the clerk of the court. Records that old were never put on line.    
You contact the clerk of the court. Records that old were never put on line.    

can the state bring up priors in court if unrelated to charge you are on trial for

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
She has 2 years experience and certainly has represented more defendants in criminal cases and tried more cases than many private lawyers with more years under their belts.   Eother retain an attorney, represent upirself or stay with this lawyer
She has 2 years experience and certainly has represented more defendants in criminal cases and tried more cases than many private lawyers with more... Read More

Can You Be Charged with new charges from the charges you originally went to jail from without any new evidence after arrest

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
By now you have counsel. I suggest you follow the advice of your attorney
By now you have counsel. I suggest you follow the advice of your attorney

What should I plead first time shoplifting?

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Issue of plea are beyond the scope of this site.  There are too many issues to discuss it here.
Issue of plea are beyond the scope of this site.  There are too many issues to discuss it here.

What if my attorney lied about the terms of plea deal?

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It was negligent by you for your failure to contact and/or complain when you first found out ablut issue instead of waiting for so long
It was negligent by you for your failure to contact and/or complain when you first found out ablut issue instead of waiting for so long

Looking for an attorney to counter-litigate 8:17-cv-1522-T-33MAP Middle District of Florida (Hacking)

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You would have to contact attorneys directly and individually
You would have to contact attorneys directly and individually
I would discuss this with your lawyer
I would discuss this with your lawyer
d have to contact lawyers individually and directly
d have to contact lawyers individually and directly

Arrest me

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Time to retain counsel.  You have serious problems that need to be discussed in detail in the privacy of a lawyer's office
Time to retain counsel.  You have serious problems that need to be discussed in detail in the privacy of a lawyer's office

How can I make a bogas charge go away without appearing in person

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There is no magic.you need to retain an attorney
There is no magic.you need to retain an attorney

What is a non drug charge with time served mean?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should discuss all aspects of a plea with your counsel
You should discuss all aspects of a plea with your counsel

What do you do if your lawyer says they dont know how to handle your case then seeks the DA for advice?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Then retain new counsel. Or if your attorney is appointed, then the court will appoint new counsel and you should discuss this and all evidence you have regarding this with your new counsel
Then retain new counsel. Or if your attorney is appointed, then the court will appoint new counsel and you should discuss this and all evidence you... Read More

What is a non drug charge with time served?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Lawyers want to answer questions accurately.   However your inquiry is not entirely clear because it is written in a single run on sentence instead of individual sentences beginning with a capital letter and ending with a punctuation mark
Lawyers want to answer questions accurately.   However your inquiry is not entirely clear because it is written in a single run on sentence... Read More
Your explanation with this “I” terminology is confusing.   obviously, the girlfriend has a lawyer and your son should have one by now.   all this should be discussed with his lawyer
Your explanation with this “I” terminology is confusing.   obviously, the girlfriend has a lawyer and your son should have one by... Read More

This is my second time retail theft the total was $117.04 will i go to jail

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Possibly. That is the best that can be said
Possibly. That is the best that can be said
some dogs have different alerts like sitting down
some dogs have different alerts like sitting down

Cost of a criminal lawyer

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Each attorney charges a fee which that attorney quotes. The attorney will need to know about the case before an accurate quote could be provided
Each attorney charges a fee which that attorney quotes. The attorney will need to know about the case before an accurate quote could be provided

What to expect

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should expect that he will be asked to enter a plea to the violation and tht possible the judge will take him into custody to await a final hearing on his violation.   I find it intreesting that you wrote that "I" need to know what to expect as opposed to "he" needs to know
You should expect that he will be asked to enter a plea to the violation and tht possible the judge will take him into custody to await a final... Read More

What does it mean when your case says closed on the computer in jail

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Same question asked twice
Same question asked twice
First, typing in all capitals is considered rude and shouting.   Second, lawyers always wish to answers completely and accurately.   However, when the inquiry are run-on sentences instead of being parsed into single sentences beginning with capital letters and ending with punctiuation marks, I, for one, will not assume I compltely understand. Accordingly, under the circumstances, I will not provide an answer until corrected... Read More
First, typing in all capitals is considered rude and shouting.   Second, lawyers always wish to answers completely and... Read More

What can I do to have this dropped or reduced to a fine? for Resisting

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Diane Buerger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The offer by the state indicates that it already is offering to drop the charge directly concerning you -- on condition that he pleads to the charge that does not directly relate to you (i.e., the resisting without charge).  Since you are not considered the victim of the resisting charge, I believe the state will be more interested in the law enforcement officer/s desire with regard to a disposition.  That is an aspect that could be explored by your boyfriend's attorney (which the attorney may already have done).   ... Read More
The offer by the state indicates that it already is offering to drop the charge directly concerning you -- on condition that he pleads to the charge... Read More

If currently on probation will I go to jail at arraignment for first time petty theft charge?

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You could go for a violation of probation warrant.   It is the judge's decision if one should issue
You could go for a violation of probation warrant.   It is the judge's decision if one should issue

I went to prison for habitual driving can i get a restricted license to drive to work

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If I said, are you going to give up?   Then do what you will always have to do which is contact DHSMV.
If I said, are you going to give up?   Then do what you will always have to do which is contact DHSMV.
I do not know what you mean by automatic violation.   you Will charged with a violation of probation
I do not know what you mean by automatic violation.   you Will charged with a violation of probation

Why has my bond been revoked

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Lawyers want to accurately answer   When the inquiry is a run on sentence I cannot be sure 
Lawyers want to accurately answer   When the inquiry is a run on sentence I cannot be sure