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What will happen to someone if they have been arrested and charged with a DUI if it involved an accident?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Atty. Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There are many lawyers who defend DUI (OWI) cases, and many or most have dealt with charges that involve injury caused by intoxicated operation. Check with your friends and relatives for people who believe they have had skilled representation. The Yellow Pages can help. You can also seek a lawyer online. (You might try Avvo.com.) State Bar organisations often have lawyer referral and information services, so you could also check with them.... Read More
There are many lawyers who defend DUI (OWI) cases, and many or most have dealt with charges that involve injury caused by intoxicated operation. ... Read More

What would happen after being arrested for drunk in public while on probation for a DUI?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed and your DUI probation reinstated. By yourself you're going to get a new criminal charge and be found in violation of probation, and it isn't worth it.
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed and your DUI probation reinstated. By yourself you're going to get a new... Read More

Could I own gun when my boyfriend is a convicted felon living with me?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No. Even though the gun may legally belong to you, because he is a felon he cannot he can be anywhere near a gun. Even if the gun is locked away, he can still be charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.
No. Even though the gun may legally belong to you, because he is a felon he cannot he can be anywhere near a gun. Even if the gun is locked away,... Read More

If I have a domestic violence misdemeanor warrant and also have jury duty, will they arrest me?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It is likely that they will arrest you. Failing to show up for jury duty could also be cause for your arrest.
It is likely that they will arrest you. Failing to show up for jury duty could also be cause for your arrest.

What will happen if my daughter’s boyfriend’s parents filed a police report against their son and my daughter?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Edmund P. Allen, Jr (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
She should definitely plead not guilty at this point. She should get a good attorney to work through all this will the prosecuting attorney and the family, so she can hopefully avoid felony convictions and jail/prison time. Once police get involved, they refer the case to the prosecuting attorney, who then takes the case forward. Once that happens, it is not up to the parents to drop the case.... Read More
She should definitely plead not guilty at this point. She should get a good attorney to work through all this will the prosecuting attorney and the... Read More

What can I do if I turned myself in and confessed on record and the victim is not pressing charges but he state is now pursuing 3 felonies?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The investigation produced enough evidence to proceed with prosecution without the victim's wishes. Not knowing all of the facts, you could get 5 years in jail.
The investigation produced enough evidence to proceed with prosecution without the victim's wishes. Not knowing all of the facts, you could get 5... Read More

Is it true that a defendant within a 10 year time frame is allotted an SOC plea agreement?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No, a SOC is not a given in a jurisdiction. If one may be granted, the prosecutor will look at past acts to determine whether the individual is qualified for one. Some jurisdictions no longer give any SOCs.
No, a SOC is not a given in a jurisdiction. If one may be granted, the prosecutor will look at past acts to determine whether the individual is... Read More

Can a felon buy a pistol for someone else?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Sorry, that is not possible.
Sorry, that is not possible.

Why do I have five pending criminal charges after a first offense?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Misdemeanor charges are criminal charges. If you haven't done so already, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you.
Misdemeanor charges are criminal charges. If you haven't done so already, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you.

Why do I have five pending criminal charges after a first offense?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Matthew Dale Jefferson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Misdemeanors are crimes some are punishable up to a year in jail on each count. You should retain an attorney. If you can't afford one you need to ask the court to appoint one to you.
Misdemeanors are crimes some are punishable up to a year in jail on each count. You should retain an attorney. If you can't afford one you need to... Read More

Why do I have five pending criminal charges after a first offense?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Hire an attorney, you are clearly in need of one.
Hire an attorney, you are clearly in need of one.

Why do I have five pending criminal charges after a first offense?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you're going to get multiple counts of criminal records, and it isn't worth it.
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you're going to get multiple counts of criminal records, and it... Read More

If a 19-year-old is pulled over and arrested for possessing marijuana, what happens?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you're going to get a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you're going to get a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.

What will the consequences of trespassing most likely be?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you're going to get a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you're going to get a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.

What will I have to face for punishment if I have no priors aside from the fact that I was just caught for stealing?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Instead of worrying about the punishment, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted. Time to shop for a lawyer.
Instead of worrying about the punishment, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted. Time to shop for a lawyer.

Does the time from the end of my community custody count as the start time for waiting for vacation?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The clock does not start until you have completed all of the sentencing terms. From your input, it would be 2014.
The clock does not start until you have completed all of the sentencing terms. From your input, it would be 2014.

Can she file for attempted rape if both parties were drinking?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It does not matter whether the parties were drunk. Her case is to weak to pursue.
It does not matter whether the parties were drunk. Her case is to weak to pursue.
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