QUESTION
If my attorney said I should expect probation, how likely is he correct?
Asked on Dec 06th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
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I have a pending felony possession weapon of mass destruction for a sawn off shotgun that was locked up in my home. I am a first time offender. I have a child and asked him what to expect so I could prepare if I had to go to jail.
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John J. Carney
A shotgun is not a weapon of mass destruction in New York, I do not know where you are or what the facts of your case are. It depends on what judge you get and if there is a mandatory minimum sentence. If no one got hurt and you had a gun at your home the judge probably would give you probation unless you intended to kill a large group of people.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Your attorney knows more about your case and jurisdiction where your case is being heard, than anyone else in this forum. Without more information it is impossible for anyone to give you an accurate answer. I suggest that you listen to your attorney. That is why you hired him.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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I have no idea. Your attorney knows far more about this case than you have told me. I am certainly not going to second guess.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
If he has been around for awhile then he probably knows what the judge will do and is relying on his experience. Do you trust him?
Answered on Dec 09th, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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You will get some type of probation unless the case is dismissed outright.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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In this forum is unwise, and in fact impossible, to second-guess your attorney. If you don't trust your attorneys advice I would suggest that you get a different one, in the meantime if you are satisfied with his performance take his advice and hope he is correct.
Answered on Dec 07th, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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You have an attorney who already knows the facts. Listen to what your attorney says.
Answered on Dec 07th, 2012 at 1:52 PM