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Can the prosecutor take the defendant to trial with a circumstantial evidence?

Answered 12 years ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Circumstantial evidence has been used quite often to obtain a conviction. If you have an attorney, and you should have one, you should be discussing this with your attorney, since (s)he should have copies of all the evidence the D.A. has.
Circumstantial evidence has been used quite often to obtain a conviction. If you have an attorney, and you should have one, you should be discussing... Read More

Can punishment be combined if you have been charge and have a violation of probation in a different state for the same charge?

Answered 12 years ago by Steven Jed Alpers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You would have to get both states to agree and it is unlikely that the court you are not in will deal with the case until you show up in that state court.
You would have to get both states to agree and it is unlikely that the court you are not in will deal with the case until you show up in that state... Read More

Is online poker illegal?

Answered 12 years ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
For money? Yes.
For money? Yes.

Can a DA amend a conspiracy charge before trial on retail theft?

Answered 12 years ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes a DA can amend charges before trial. If you are innocent then you should go to trial.? Just being with the person does not make you guilty. You would have had to help them and the DA has to prove that.
Yes a DA can amend charges before trial. If you are innocent then you should go to trial.? Just being with the person does not make you guilty. You... Read More

Will pleading guilty with global plea get you less jail time?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Without knowing all the charges, his prior record or the facts, I can't answer this question.
Without knowing all the charges, his prior record or the facts, I can't answer this question.

What will happen if I possessed stolen property, without any knowledge the property was stolen?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Lack of knowledge of the stolen status of the property is a defense to this crime.? You have to know or should have known that it was stolen.
Lack of knowledge of the stolen status of the property is a defense to this crime.? You have to know or should have known that it was stolen.

If I'm a retired police officer, can I still carry my concealed off duty weapon?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Mr. Randy M Lish (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
My understanding is that if you meet the other qualifications for a concealed carry permit, this is what applies to a former peace officer.
My understanding is that if you meet the other qualifications for a concealed carry permit, this is what applies to a former peace officer.

Will I get jail time on a first time shoplifting charge?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Mr. Randy M Lish (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Very rarely will a defendant get jail on a first-time retail theft, especially when the product taken has a fairly minimal value.
Very rarely will a defendant get jail on a first-time retail theft, especially when the product taken has a fairly minimal value.

Can I press charges with no evidence? How?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you never go to the police then they never turn it down. But I have the feeling they may press charges.
If you never go to the police then they never turn it down. But I have the feeling they may press charges.

Do I have a case if I have been wrongfully accused of shoplifting?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a plea you will regret for life.
Petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a... Read More

If you go into a business and ask them to donate an item or items for a fake school program, is that illegal?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes this is a crime of obtaining things under false pretenses.
Yes this is a crime of obtaining things under false pretenses.

What is the statute of limitation for attempted rape, etc.?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
3 years.
3 years.

Cops came into my grandmas home and took some marijuana but never charged me

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Catherine R Cleveland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A criminal charge must be done by a prosecutor.  All the police do is make a report and send it to the screening prosecutor who will then send you a summons or issue a warrant. You should check your mail, I'm pretty sure something is on it's way.
A criminal charge must be done by a prosecutor.  All the police do is make a report and send it to the screening prosecutor who will then send... Read More

How should I answer criminal record question on job applications?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A felony is not a misdemeanor. A felony usually carries a possibility of more than a year incarceration. You can answer NO.
A felony is not a misdemeanor. A felony usually carries a possibility of more than a year incarceration. You can answer NO.

Who will take the brunt of the legal recourse if someone is mailing marijuana?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Both parties have exposure. The police will charge both parties and it will be up to the receiver to prove they had no knowledge.
Both parties have exposure. The police will charge both parties and it will be up to the receiver to prove they had no knowledge.

Who will take the brunt of the legal recourse if someone is mailing marijuana?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Using the mail to send drugs is a serious federal crime that carries many years in prison. If they catch one person they will likely cooperate to convict the other people involved. Do not try to use the mail to send drugs as many people get caught and go to prison.
Using the mail to send drugs is a serious federal crime that carries many years in prison. If they catch one person they will likely cooperate to... Read More

Can I go to jail for shoplifting after I left the store and I was falsely accused?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Instead of worrying about the jail time, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted.
Instead of worrying about the jail time, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted.

Can I go to jail for shoplifting after I left the store and I was falsely accused?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Lets see. The manager chased you down and had you arrested and you did not have anything. it sounds like they had no basis to charge you and you have a lawsuit for false arrest.
Lets see. The manager chased you down and had you arrested and you did not have anything. it sounds like they had no basis to charge you and you have... Read More
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