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Trying to get a case dissmisst

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Errol Henry Stambler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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In general they would arrest you because the place (i.e., the car) was where the drugs were found. Like being in a room filled with drugs. The problem the cops have is knowledge. Here you have none. The case should be dismissed. The caveat is that - let's say - the entire back seat was filled with bags of weed 0 knowledge could be implied - can's stick your head in the sand. But that being said, you have a good chance but you certainly require the services of a lawyer.  ... Read Answer
In general they would arrest you because the place (i.e., the car) was where the drugs were found. Like being in a room filled with drugs. The... Read Answer

my son is in putnamville correctional facility he was sentenced to 15 years 5 of it suspended 5 of it probabtion and do 5 years in prison

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Jeffery Michael Haupt (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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He can request a sentence modification with the Court that sentenced him.  One of the things that the Court can do is put him in community corrections to serve the remainder of his executed sentence.  It is likely that the Prosecuting Attorney will object. 
He can request a sentence modification with the Court that sentenced him.  One of the things that the Court can do is put him in community... Read Answer

I need to get my sons bail reduced. Can I send a letter to the judge on his behalf? He is 19

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Jeffery Michael Haupt (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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Usually a bail reduction request is made by the attorney at a preliminary hearing.  You can write the letter, but it is a good idea to copy his attorney on it, the prosecuting attorney on it, and then the court.  Otherwise, the judge would likely ignore it, which he or she may still do.  I would give the letter to his defense attorney to seek a bond reduction. ... Read Answer
Usually a bail reduction request is made by the attorney at a preliminary hearing.  You can write the letter, but it is a good idea to copy his... Read Answer

Will his court appointed attorney do as good of a job as a paid attorney?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Jeffery Michael Haupt (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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The one way that a private attorney will always do a better job is the time spent reviewing the case.  Assuming the retainer has been paid, the majority of private defense attorneys will look spend more time reviewing discovery and talking to witnesses, because they have the time and are getting paid for their time.   ... Read Answer
The one way that a private attorney will always do a better job is the time spent reviewing the case.  Assuming the retainer has been paid, the... Read Answer
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