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Bring your witnesses to court to tell the judge what happened.
Bring your witnesses to court to tell the judge what happened.

Last year i was in rehab and a guy broke in,tried to rape me and beat me because i faught back. Do i have a case?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes but if it has been more than a year, then the statute of limitations has run.
Yes but if it has been more than a year, then the statute of limitations has run.

If i have a warning for violation of probation can I get a lawyer to stop me from doin jail time ?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Sometimes yes ands sometimes no, it depends on the facts of your case.
Sometimes yes ands sometimes no, it depends on the facts of your case.

Can someone please help me

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Look for a criminal attorney in your area.
Look for a criminal attorney in your area.
Not sure what you are asking but if you have an attorney then ask them your questions.
Not sure what you are asking but if you have an attorney then ask them your questions.

If i missed my notice to be a part of a class acton lawsuit?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I have no idea. Contact the attorney handling the class action and ask him/her.
I have no idea. Contact the attorney handling the class action and ask him/her.

Was my car illegally searched?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You aunt needs to go ahead and hire an attorney to represent her and let that lawyer file a challenge to the search.
You aunt needs to go ahead and hire an attorney to represent her and let that lawyer file a challenge to the search.

is thyere a statue of limitations on a dwlr in tn

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
what is dwlr?
what is dwlr?

I need help and advice on theft under $500

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to hire an attorney in the area where you live.
You need to hire an attorney in the area where you live.

WHO DO I REPORT INFORMATION THAT A DEFENDANT IS A FLIGHT RISK AND A DANGER TO THE COMMUNITY?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Your local law enforcement.
Your local law enforcement.

in Canon City CO. How does he get an attorney to come talk to him about a case?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I do not understand your question since you give me very little facts.
I do not understand your question since you give me very little facts.

how can i get my son moved to a different county

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I am assuming that your son already has an attorney. You need to direct this question to your son's attorney.
I am assuming that your son already has an attorney. You need to direct this question to your son's attorney.

What to do if a county jail is holding parole boards final decision from inmate

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Contact the Parole Board and ask for the ruling.
Contact the Parole Board and ask for the ruling.

If I got a citation for letting a non-licensed person drive my car and I forgot to get booked, what will happen?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Michael A. Colavecchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The answer to your question depends on several factors. If your citation was given to you by a Metro Nashville Police Department officer, then this matter can be handled with relatively ease. Especially if the booking date that you missed was within the past week. If the booking date you missed was prior to July 28th, then you need to act IMMEDIATELY to prevent being arrested unnecessarily and at a financial cost to you.... Read More
The answer to your question depends on several factors. If your citation was given to you by a Metro Nashville Police Department officer, then this... Read More

Need help--first-time offender hit by prostitution sting

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Sorry but I do not try to project an outcome in cases like this because there are variables that you might not be aware of.
Sorry but I do not try to project an outcome in cases like this because there are variables that you might not be aware of.
You would need to ask your attorney that question but as a general rule if a punishment carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence, then you have to serve the jail sentence.
You would need to ask your attorney that question but as a general rule if a punishment carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence, then you have to... Read More

what type of attorney do I need to represent a case of botched investigation done by police?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need a civil litigation attorney.
You need a civil litigation attorney.

my sons belongings are at his EX girlfriends house he is incarcerated due to her, how long does he have to retrieve his things

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Just contact her yourself and arrange to go over and get his stuff.
Just contact her yourself and arrange to go over and get his stuff.

Are you on probation before you go to pretrial) or trial

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Probation comes only after a conviction.
Probation comes only after a conviction.

How do i sue a school bus driver and the transportation department

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Based upon your summary, I am assuming that this only happened one time and that you kids suffered no damages as a result of this incident. Other than taking it to the school board,  which you have already done, there is nothing else that you can do.
Based upon your summary, I am assuming that this only happened one time and that you kids suffered no damages as a result of this incident. Other... Read More

how long is a filled prescription for pain meds valid in regards to drug testing for probation

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you are taking pain medication, then you need to advise your PO of what you are taking and hope that if you are required to take a urine or blood test that what shows up is the same as what you are taking.
If you are taking pain medication, then you need to advise your PO of what you are taking and hope that if you are required to take a urine or blood... Read More

How long does it take to request a bond hearing after preliminary hearing

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
File a motion to reduce the bond.
File a motion to reduce the bond.

Can a minor be held liable for breaking laptop I was going to sell to him?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Go to juvenile court and take out a deliquency petition against the minor.
Go to juvenile court and take out a deliquency petition against the minor.

In TN. if a person is terminated from pre trial diversion for failing a drug test for meth what will their new charges be.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to ask your lawyer this question.
You need to ask your lawyer this question.

I need a lawyer for court because I was driving on a suspend license I wondering if I can get a price range

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Each lawyer sets their own fees.
Each lawyer sets their own fees.