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Should I get an attorney if I am facing simple assault charges and why?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed or infracted. By yourself you're going to get a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed or infracted. By yourself you're going to get a criminal record, and it isn't... Read More

Can I get embezzlement and fraud charges dropped to a misdemeanor? How?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Embezzlement is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a plea you will regret for life.
Embezzlement is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a... Read More

Can my brother defend himself legally if his girlfriend is accusing him of rape to the police?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He has the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what he says it will be twisted around and used against him later.
He has the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what he says it will be twisted around and used... Read More

If my son is being accused of rape, what should he do to protect himself?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He has the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what he says it will be twisted around and used against him later.
He has the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what he says it will be twisted around and used... Read More

What options do we have after the judge mixed up paper that led to an arrest? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No, it is extremely doubtful that you will be able to sue the state or the court for this mistake. There is a doctrine called sovereign immunity which prevents you from collecting.
No, it is extremely doubtful that you will be able to sue the state or the court for this mistake. There is a doctrine called sovereign immunity... Read More

If my son was accused of a DUI after speeding can I help him legally?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
DUIs are very complex. Best way to help is to hire him an attorney who practices in this area of the law.
DUIs are very complex. Best way to help is to hire him an attorney who practices in this area of the law.