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I believe the what your are describing is an active police investigation that is not available to the public for inspection.
Neither of those is particularly appetizing. All other factors being equal, it boils down to six one way, one half dozen the other, if the... Read Answer
A bb gun is not considered a firearm so aside from making cops a bit nervous.
You received a copy of the actual subpoena, if served properly. And the process server signs the back on the original and files that with the court.... Read Answer
It's far too late to modify the sentence.
I doubt the D.A will talk to her due to ethics concern, but I would suggest that she not talk to the D.A. Because it could damage the case.
Unless you are the lawyer representing the defendant, the prosecutor is likely not to speak with you for ethical and other reasons. The defendant... Read Answer
My understanding is that he receives good time, calculated at 55% of the sentence imposed. ?I am unfamiliar with the 2/3.
Panhandling is not illegal unless done aggressively.
"Dropped" can mean various things in the law. Do you mean that the government has dismissed your case without you needing to do anything? If so,... Read Answer
If they charged him, the DA doesn't believe the falling story. Unless there is some technical violation, it is likely proceeding to trial unless... Read Answer
Well, it seems unlikely that he will be given probation based on the little information you have provided. Certainly he can ask and provide the... Read Answer
The Court may have you taken back to jail for processing, but it is possible they may quash the warrant upon voluntary surrender. You would be... Read Answer
You can file a document asking that the charges be dropped, but it is not up to you. Technically, the state is the victim and the person who is... Read Answer
Well the terms of the contract should dictate when the car was to be complete. If he is in non-compliance I would recommend talking with him to see... Read Answer
No you don't need a lawyer. You have a reasonable explanation that you can explain to the judge. A lawyer may just make it a bit easier for you to... Read Answer
Your question seems a bit unclear but, if you owe there money, there still can be repercussions, if not from the court, then from the bonding... Read Answer
It should be no problem. Your attorney will need to file a motion asking for the postponement, to which the D.A. will more than likely agree. These... Read Answer
Hello, First, in the law, truth is a defense to a charge of defamation of character. She may or may not be engaged in deceptive trade practices. ... Read Answer
That will depend, in large measure, on what his girlfriend has to say and who the jury chooses to believe.
Your question and the detail is a bit muddled but police have discretion to charge based on what they think the evidence will show. Sometimes they... Read Answer
It's possible. Depends on whether the government can prove its case, whether it will have all its witnesses for trial, whether you've got an A.D.A.... Read Answer
Do you have any more information the stalker name, where he works, make, model and color of the vehicle? Detailed description of him. Do either of... Read Answer
I don't believe that records are ever "expunged." That is, charges and convictions remain in the NCIC and no matter what directive a court may enter,... Read Answer
Well, if he has the confirmation and tracking to show that it was delivered on a certain day, why would he be susceptible to going to jail?