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It's still purgery regardless of the affiant. The question is can you prove it? If so, you can discredit the affiant as a witness.
If a warrant has been issued you may turn yourself in to the police. If you do not and the police have a search warrant and a warrant for your arrest... Read Answer
The first thing I look at in this situation is was there reasonable suspicion to initiate the traffic stop. If not, then I would move to have the... Read Answer
A "no contest" plea is the same as a "guilty" plea in criminal courts. It will show up as a conviction.
Absolutely not. If you plead guilty or are convicted the charge will be on your record. If you are not guilty, then do not plead guilty. It doesn't... Read Answer
You cannot be compelled to testify against your ex-husband for communications made during your marriage. Following is the appropriate SC rule of... Read Answer
It's "NCIC", the National Crime Information Center. You should not be prohibited from purchasing a firearm for misdemeanors, only felonies. You... Read Answer
Bullshit. If you're not guilty, don't plead.
Sounds more like an accident than a crime. Unless threats were made or there was serious injury, I doubt it will go aywhere. The proper charge would... Read Answer
With all due respect, if you did nothing wrong, hire a lawyer to protect your rights. I practice criminal law.
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Yes, but this may require paying for the services of a lawyer, especially as she has commited the same crime three times.
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Dr. Michael... Read Answer
Is this a DSS action or a criminal action? If it's DSS, they will likely move to have your children placed in temporary custody with someone other... Read Answer
I am not familiar with the term "maximum days" as it applies to a warrant.
No. There is no "statute of limitations" for crimes in SC.
Theoretically forever. The Constitution grants the right to a "speedy" trial, but that is a relative term subject to the court docket.
Both the arrest record and the conviction will show on a background check. In other words, if your husband was charged with CSC of a minor and... Read Answer
There is not enough information to properly answer your question.
Murder. In SC a person convicted of murder in furtherance of a felony may be sentenced to death. It doesn't matter whether or not he planned to rob... Read Answer
That depends on whether or not the bond was forfeited by his most recent incarceration.
If the solicitor had no evidence against your child, then he/she would not have been arrested in the first place. The solicitor must have an arrest... Read Answer
If you could afford your own attorney you probably would not have been appointed a public defender.
An officer is required to inform you of your Miranda rights prior to interrogation although few do. Anything you tell the officer after being... Read Answer
There is nothing you can do to have the charges dropped. That is in the sole discretion of the prosecutor.
It is most likely a misdemeanor puinishable by not more that 30 days and/or $1000. She could also request PTI.
If you are asking this as a defendant, then you are asking the wrong question.