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Can I get a attorney to represent me for probation violation?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you can afford one, yes an attorney can represent you. Hard to beat a dirty UA, however.
If you can afford one, yes an attorney can represent you. Hard to beat a dirty UA, however.

How long can they keep my car if it was seized?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
See an attorney, I suspect it is being held as evidence and, if you are not cautious an action might be commenced to forfeit it.
See an attorney, I suspect it is being held as evidence and, if you are not cautious an action might be commenced to forfeit it.

If I leave to another state, will they come get me and will it turn into a felony charge?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, if you flee it will be a felony. Yes, you will eventually be caught. Yes, the government will want you returned to Indiana.
Yes, if you flee it will be a felony. Yes, you will eventually be caught. Yes, the government will want you returned to Indiana.

If for whatever reason he is not approved to go to boot camp, how much of the 48 months will he actually do?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The five months will normally count, other than that, without further details it is impossible to answer your question.
The five months will normally count, other than that, without further details it is impossible to answer your question.

Can they still get in trouble after putting back what they took?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Dean P. Valente (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The defense is called abandonment. But with Retail fraud the act of concealment is a completed crime without even leaving the store. Coin toss.
The defense is called abandonment. But with Retail fraud the act of concealment is a completed crime without even leaving the store. Coin toss.

Does a statement overheard by the police from an extremely intoxicated person constitute evidence in a trial?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Perhaps. Need more details. What a person states can generally be used against them. Get an attorney for a firm opinion.
Perhaps. Need more details. What a person states can generally be used against them. Get an attorney for a firm opinion.

What happens to me after I got charged with an MIP while I am on probation?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You have violated your probation and it could be revoked, and you will have to deal with the MIP as well. Without additional facts anything further would pure speculation. Hire an attorney, now.
You have violated your probation and it could be revoked, and you will have to deal with the MIP as well. Without additional facts anything further... Read More

Can two felonies be expunged if ran concurrent?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I would have to understand all of the circumstances, but it is doubtful. Generally multiple felonies do not qualify but a firm opinion cannot be given without all of the details and knowledge of the rest of your record and past.
I would have to understand all of the circumstances, but it is doubtful. Generally multiple felonies do not qualify but a firm opinion cannot be... Read More

Does a prosecutor have a right to tell a co conspirator to plead the fifth when she was saying she was a victim?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need a criminal defense attorney and also to stop making these statements and admissions on the Internet. She needs her own attorney as well.
You need a criminal defense attorney and also to stop making these statements and admissions on the Internet. She needs her own attorney as well.

What do we do if my husband was falsely accused of rape?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get an attorney now. He should say nothing to anyone until that time.
Get an attorney now. He should say nothing to anyone until that time.

What can be done if there is a wrong name on the indictment charges?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It can be corrected, and hopefully will be - get an attorney Now!
It can be corrected, and hopefully will be - get an attorney Now!

What can be done if there is a wrong name on the indictment charges?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Bring this to the prosecutor's attention if it helps your case against you.
Bring this to the prosecutor's attention if it helps your case against you.

Does a prosecutor have a right to tell a co-conspirator to plead the fifth when she was saying she was a victim?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
An attorney might help you and you need one. With all of the facts that is the best I can offer.
An attorney might help you and you need one. With all of the facts that is the best I can offer.

Will I go to prison if I am at the house, my friend has guns locked in a safe and I am a felon with a maintaining operating a lab?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to counsel with an attorney and fully explain the circumstances and restrictions.
You need to counsel with an attorney and fully explain the circumstances and restrictions.

What should I do if I was pulled over for speeding and when I opened my glove compartment, my registered gun was in there?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Timothy J. Klisz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Hire an attorney immediately. This is a serious matter and you need great legal help.
Hire an attorney immediately. This is a serious matter and you need great legal help.

How long will I go to jail for taking a jacket forgotten at a public library?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Dean P. Valente (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Call police dept detective bureau first before you turn yourself in to see what they wanted. Then decide if you need an attorney. Do not speak about incident to police because you'll probably confess to something. If they are going to charge - sounds like they are - don't help them convict you with a stupid admission.... Read More
Call police dept detective bureau first before you turn yourself in to see what they wanted. Then decide if you need an attorney. Do not speak about... Read More

Is it illegal for a 17 year old guy to date a 14 year old girl?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Michael B. Dungan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It's not illegal to date, but you cannot legally consent to any sexual contact until you are 16.
It's not illegal to date, but you cannot legally consent to any sexual contact until you are 16.

Speeding ticket, Unregistered vehicle, Will I go on probation?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Kathleen M. Quayhackx (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It depends entirely on what court you have the ticket in. Most of the time this could be pled to a non-misdemeanor offense which would mean you pay a fine and there would be no probation. Tom Stotz 586-465-4198
It depends entirely on what court you have the ticket in. Most of the time this could be pled to a non-misdemeanor offense which would mean you pay a... Read More

I was convicted of a felony 18 years ago, can I get a gun license?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Need more facts, but is that is the only thing on your record, depending on what you were actually convicted of, it may be possible.
Need more facts, but is that is the only thing on your record, depending on what you were actually convicted of, it may be possible.

Can you petition to have a law changed and if so, how do I go about doing so?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Your husband should see an attorney to determine if his conviction can be set aside. A petition to change the law is normally not a remedy for this issue.
Your husband should see an attorney to determine if his conviction can be set aside. A petition to change the law is normally not a remedy for this... Read More

If I pay the civil damages, nothing goes on my criminal record or shows anything in future background checks and I won’t have to go to a court?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
See an attorney, you need to avoid the CRIMINAL, not just the civil, case.
See an attorney, you need to avoid the CRIMINAL, not just the civil, case.

What is the statute of limitations if a person has absconded sentencing for a B&E charge?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Michael B. Dungan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The statute of limitations stops running when a person absconds, whenever the person is returned to court, tomorrow, 10 years from now, 30 years from now, the person will be subject to sentencing. There is no length of time you can abscond where the court loses the authority to impose the sentence.... Read More
The statute of limitations stops running when a person absconds, whenever the person is returned to court, tomorrow, 10 years from now, 30 years from... Read More

How can my brother buy a rifle if my brother was 20 years when he received a larceny livestock charge in 1991?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He needs to engage an attorney to either correct the record or have the charge set aside.
He needs to engage an attorney to either correct the record or have the charge set aside.
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