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No one can tell how court will come out, but in the future it would be a very good idea to hire a lawyer long before you ever go to court.
Unfortunately, he is looking at 5 years to life on those charges. He would need to serve 85% of any sentence on those two charges before... Read Answer
First let me make it clear that this answer in no way is to be taken as forming an attorney/client relationship. If your son has a bad lawyer, hire... Read Answer
First let me say that this answer in no way createsw a lawyer/client relationship.
Yes, by court order the court can order a DNA sample.... Read Answer
yes. the triggering event is the 'probable cause' for the arrest and then the 'arrest' allows for the seizure of the car 'incident to the arrest'.... Read Answer
hire a lawyer. Don't try this alone.
i would need to know the exact charge to comment. under the 'common law', there were 'felonies' [serious charges] and misdemeanors [less serious... Read Answer
Please call me to discuss your circumstances. I have experienced dealing with the Fed's in many cases. You need an experienced attorney on your side.... Read Answer
The penalties depend on what the Commonwealth charged you with. For example, Larceny $250 carries up to 2 years in jail at the district court... Read Answer
Without knowing more about the case, that is a difficult question to answer. Being charged with a felony is a serious matter. Your friend... Read Answer
The DA should never keep your property without a lawful basis, but we do see that all the time. For instance, someone is pulled over on... Read Answer
There's a chance the prosecutor would sympathize with her situation and agree not to file charges if she completed certain programs prior to... Read Answer
That depends on how complete the background check is. But, yes the record will still exists and be available to be discovered and reported. Unless... Read Answer
2 year statute of limitations on misdemeanor crimes in Georgia. (simple assault and assault are misdemeanors) 4 year on felony crimes.... Read Answer
180 days.
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your son must apply asap for ISP. it is not automatic. you son must also serve a minimum period to be eligible. the prosecutor has the right to... Read Answer
The fact situation that you have posed is very serious. If the person is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon without a FOID... Read Answer
It is common for a judge to ask whether you are under the influence of anything at the time of your plea. If you were asked and denied it, that... Read Answer
Having a lawyer present is always helpful. However, the arraignment is merely a formal reading of the charges and the setting of bond.
Raising the... Read Answer
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Juvenile records are not disseminated to the public in Massachusetts. If you were not indicted as a youthful offender the matters will automatically... Read Answer
travel outside the state will be difficult. you should negotiate with your probation officer. ed dimon, esq.
Without additional information, it is difficult to answer your question. You do not indicate why your boyfriend is on probation and if a... Read Answer
does he have legal representation? Was he ever diagnosed as suffering from a mental illness?
It appears from your question that the Defendant was tried on multiple counts of CSC. Those convictions were appealed to the Court of Appeals. The... Read Answer