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If they have enough probable cause to have a judge sign a warrant, then it would be a court order
If its you husband no; Spousal immunity applies the prosecutor cannot force you to testify against your spouse; However if it is someone elses spouse... Read Answer
An m-1 penalty is 6 months in jail and $1,00.00 fine; You are entitled to have a public defender represent you at no cost if you qualify based on... Read Answer
The state has a period called the statute of limitations; This period varies in differnet degrees of charges; Keep in mind they won't charge until... Read Answer
Without adequate facts about the case (Value of goods, Charge brought, etc) it is hard to determine what will occur. In addition, information such as... Read Answer
It is best that you schedule a consult with a lawyer prior to your court date and bring any and all information that you have regarding the... Read Answer
If the warrants are for cases that he owes money, then you can clear them up by paying; If not, he would have to appear in that particular county... Read Answer
This is not legal advice. Answer is found in the Ohio Rules of Professional Responsibility rule 1.5- "The nature and scope of the representation and... Read Answer
First, this is not legal advice. Second, there is insufficient facts here to determine exactly what you are looking for. Based on the small set of... Read Answer
You need to go to court; You will be given a statement of probation violations letter; You can then request a continuance in order to obtain counsel.
It is either going to be a direct indictment or taken to the grand jury by the prosecutor; either way may take some time depending on how often the... Read Answer
Miranda warning or rights as you are calling only apply to custodial interrogation; Merely being handcuffed does not trigger them; If they asked you... Read Answer
You should contact Florida counsel on this matter. Please call if you would like a few names of lawyers that may assist you.
So long as you can prove, through evidence such as a receipt of purchase, transfer, etc, that the gun is actuallyu yours and that you have taken... Read Answer
Lie detector test are inadmissible in all courts.
It should show the charge was dismissed; In Ohio if a charge is dismissed, it still shows on a record check, however you can have it expunged; Check... Read Answer
Probably should being charged with theft; If you get a summons for criminal court, that is probably what you will be charged with.
You signed a contract to purchase the car: I assume that they want to sue you for the balanced unpaid; The mitigating factor is that they sold it for... Read Answer
If this matter is still pending, based on your facts, there is a plausability to having a reduction or dismissal. But, one would have to be fully... Read Answer
Based on your description, there is a lot at stake in this matter for you. I would reccomend that you find counsel of your choosing to defend this... Read Answer
Obtaining points against your license is a consequence that is diffucult to remedy through only time and possibly a defensive driving class.... Read Answer
Since you know his license is supended, you could be charge with negligent entrustment;
My suggestion is to contact your lawyer and discuss your concerns. Communication issues are the #1 reason why such relationships break... Read Answer
Depends. There are many unidentified circumstances with your case. What are the facts, what are the circumstances, what is your mitigation, what, if... Read Answer
Interesting question. Answer- It all depends on the Court, circumstances, facts, and any mitigation that you may present. It is possible that there... Read Answer