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Will my wife find out I was arrested for soliciting a prostitute?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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I don't think the court or police customarily notify spouses of arrest. I just think with the mail you will be receiving it will be tough to hide I, that is if the case goes to the court of common pleas level and your are eventually put on probation. Plus, a lot of times the cases are published in the local papers. Your best bet is to hire an attorney who can get this things resolved at the preliminary hearing level and put it to rest. In Allegheny county for first time offenders they offer "johnny classes" if you go to one of these and complete it the charge is withdrawn or reduced to a summary. That way the case ends at the DJ level and there is no probation.... Read Answer
I don't think the court or police customarily notify spouses of arrest. I just think with the mail you will be receiving it will be tough to hide I,... Read Answer

What do I do when accused of theft from work?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should not risk an arrest over a few hundred dollars of tools. You have no right to take their property unless you get it in writing that it's not their property due to the prior incident.
You should not risk an arrest over a few hundred dollars of tools. You have no right to take their property unless you get it in writing that it's... Read Answer

How does shoplifting become shoplifting enhanced?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Michael Charles Sahn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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If you have two (2) prior property crime convictions (e.g. shoplifting) in the last ten years, then the police will charge you with Property Crime Enhancement on later arrests for any property crimes. Property Crime Enhancement is a felony in SC and carries up to ten (10) years in prison.
If you have two (2) prior property crime convictions (e.g. shoplifting) in the last ten years, then the police will charge you with Property Crime... Read Answer

Is it up to the prosecutor to drop attempted murder chages against my loved one?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Michael Charles Sahn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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You need an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows how the criminal justice system works from all sides, including the perspectives of the prosecutors and victim's advocates.
You need an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows how the criminal justice system works from all sides, including the perspectives of the... Read Answer

Can he still have a chance to be released or does he have to serve his whole 25 years for drug trafficking?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Michael Charles Sahn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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He will not have to serve the whole sentence but if it was a Trafficking - 3rd Offense, then he must serve 85% of the 25 years before being released.
He will not have to serve the whole sentence but if it was a Trafficking - 3rd Offense, then he must serve 85% of the 25 years before being released.

Is the shoplifting charge on my adult record and will it be seen during a background check for a job?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Michael Charles Sahn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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If you were 17 when arrested, then yes, it would be on your adult record. However, if it is your first and only offense, and 3 years has passed, you can have it expunged. I would consult an attorney to help with the process. Michael C. Sahn Sahn Law Firm, LLC 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 105 Charleston, SC 29492 Phone: +1.843.856.2222 Fax: +1.843.971.0991 Email: michael@sahnlaw.com www.sahnlaw.com Confidentiality Notice This message from Sahn Law Firm, LLC is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, please be aware that you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately either by phone (843-856-2222) or reply to this e-mail and please delete all copies of this message.... Read Answer
If you were 17 when arrested, then yes, it would be on your adult record. However, if it is your first and only offense, and 3 years has passed, you... Read Answer

How much time will they give me if I turn myself in for first degree theft?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Ms. Cynthia Russell Henley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
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NO!! Call a lawyer and go visit with the lawyer. The lawyer can contact the police. Also contact a bondsman about making a your bond. Who knows what kind of time you will get IF they can make a case but it will be from probation or 5 to 99 years in prison.
NO!! Call a lawyer and go visit with the lawyer. The lawyer can contact the police. Also contact a bondsman about making a your bond. Who knows what... Read Answer

How do I get my forgery court date moved to give me more time to find an attorney?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   13 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If this is the first court date the judge will give you a two week adjournment to retain an attorney.
If this is the first court date the judge will give you a two week adjournment to retain an attorney.

how do i search and find statues of a state

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Lori G. Levin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
  Law libraries have annotated statute books. On the internet, there are a number of free search engines such as Google Scholar or Justia that may be helpful. Additionally, some state legislatures, such as Illinois, have searchable databases. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer
  Law libraries have annotated statute books. On the internet, there are a number of free search engines such as Google Scholar or Justia that... Read Answer
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