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Your attorney needs to work closely with the prosecutor's office to show them the evidence which supports your position and to have them return the... Read Answer
We can use our private detective, Lance Lebaron, to determine what is happening and what we can prove. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq.... Read Answer
You need to be proactive regarding these charges. You cannot sit and wait to be 'officially charged'. Do you have a criminal record ? Have you... Read Answer
You need to put eveerything in writing to the bank. You must be detailed and specific. You must have a 'paper trail' which is perfect. Ed dimon,... Read Answer
you need a lawyer and you need to cooperate with the authorities. I do not believe that your 'friends' will exonerate you. Please call. Ed Dimon,... Read Answer
We would need to review all documentation to provide proper analysis. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
We work closely with the victim and the prosecutor to mitigate the consequences. We prepare a Mitigation Brief which sets forth your boyfriend... Read Answer
You want the charges dismissed. You do not want a criminal record. We have worked closely with the prosecutor and Walmart to mitigate the... Read Answer
The key to avoiding this problem is to put both courts on written notice before the court dates so that both courts are aware of the problem in... Read Answer
These cases are most expensive to pursue and most difficult to win. You must obtain the video of the game if there was a video. You must get... Read Answer
There are no limits as to how long the prosecution can keep a car or any other items needed for the investigation. What role did the car play in the... Read Answer
The failure to appear is a separate violation which can have more serious consequences. The warrant must be satisfied. There could be a contempt of... Read Answer
The judge will make the decision. The judge may or may not end the conditional discharge. Ed Dimon, Esq
Your girlfriend should have an attorney with her when she speaks with the police. She should meet with the police asap to mitigate the consequences.... Read Answer
The police will always charge all three people in the room with possession. This gives the prosecutor leverage so that the other people will testify... Read Answer
You should probably do this morning. However, because I don't know if you will receive a Summons or a Warrant, it may not matter.
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You can be charged with the attempted theft. You should negotiate a settlement with both the victim and the prosecutor. You do not want to go to... Read Answer
The key to answering properly is to know what happened. What was the precise charge ? Why was the charge dismissed ? Were you arrested ? Was this... Read Answer
One would file a Motion to Suppress to determine if the warrant and/or search was proper. Both the police officer and detective could be subpoenaed... Read Answer
I would hire an attormey to work with the police and your boss. The attorney has a privilege whereby what the attorney states is privileged and... Read Answer
Your facts would support a Motion to Suppress the evidence. If no actual suspension of registration and no legitimate claim to said suspension and... Read Answer
Please call to discuss the circumstances. Who was driving the car ? how is this person connected to you ? Where did this happen ? Ed Dimon, Esq.... Read Answer
You should be able to work out a compromise with the prosecutor. We would utilize a municipal ordinance violation to avoid you having any record.... Read Answer
The prosecutor controls the investigation and the presentation to the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury does the 'charging' via indictment. Have you been... Read Answer
These cases are most difficult to win. The prosecutor will not charge the person with perjury. You could bring a civil action against the accuser but... Read Answer