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I'm being accused if a crime no one has contacted me I have been calling around to different precincts they are telling me to wait till someone contact me ,and now one detective tells me I should come in and give a statement
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answered on Jul 11, 2018
You should never give any statements to police without an attorney present. Everything you say will be used against you in criminal court and your own statements against your own interests are most damning evidence that the state can present.
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answered on Jul 9, 2018
Depends on the weapon but if it's a gun then that's Graves Act case which means mandatory jail so unless he can get the search suppressed the best he can hope for is a three years with one year parole eligible. However, he can file for waiver to avoid jail. Also, he can take the case to... View More 
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answered on Jul 9, 2018
This means that it's a five year prison sentence but you'll be eligible for parole after one year in prison.
I was traveling through Virginia from New Jersey on my way to North Carolina. I was pulled over in Emporia, Virginia on I-95. My violation is a 46.2-862 which I was speeding 85 MPH in a 70 MPH speed limit Zone. The court date is set on August 1st 2018.
My License is 2 Months Old.... View More
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answered on Jul 9, 2018
You should hire an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of VA.
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answered on Jul 9, 2018
Yes it's a felony and an official misconduct charge to boot. If they charge him with that he'll have to forfeit his career. Better get a lawyer and soon.
The vehicle was damaged during the breaking in process.
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answered on Jul 9, 2018
He may be charged with as little as mischief or being disorderly to as much as theft or even burglary.
My husband has 5 warrants for his arrest 3 of them are light rail tickets, one is possession of Narcotics, and the last one is domestic violence which is Assault with a deadly weapon, and sexual assault are the charges for the domestic violence . The domestic violence one I dropped the charges but... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2018
Depends on the underlying charge for the domestic violence, is it stalking assault harassment etc..? All carry possibility of jail but some more serious than others.
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answered on Jul 2, 2018
Some disorderly persons statutes like drug offenses or driving under influence with kids in car carry suspensions, but DP's like assault and theft or shoplifting does not. It depends on the statute. Regarding time it depends on your prior record. If it's third shoplifting then odds are... View More
I live in new jersey
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answered on Jul 2, 2018
As max punishment they can give you four years in juvenile detention.
I am legally allowed to be here but no documents or ID on me during the stop. If I was only a passnager and not the driver, what can happen? Would they detain me?
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answered on Jun 28, 2018
You can be detained if there's probable cause of criminal activity. So if there's marijuana in the car for example that's enough for them to arrest you even though it's not on you or next to you. In court you may get it dismissed but they'll have the PC to detain you.
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answered on Jun 28, 2018
Depending on your defense.
Box van is reg. To me personally and cop said I need to reg. It commercial
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answered on Jun 26, 2018
You can plead not guilty and take statute from online to court and show prosecutor and ask him to agree that the officer made a mistake so that he may dismiss the case. If he doesn't agree then you can take it to trial and raise your defense under the statute and if Judge sides with you then... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2018
I don't know this statute but 39:3-10b is unlicensed driver which if you read the statute online carries six months preclusion from obtaining a license once you become eligible to be licensed and up to sixty days in jail.
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answered on Jun 26, 2018
You're talking about drum shop liability. You can research an attorney who specializes in that type of litigation, there are many of them.
For CSL violation also to appeal to terminate supervision for life parole
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answered on Jun 26, 2018
You need to contact the court in Trenton New Jersey to inquire about a pro bono attorney.
I had 2 dwi and just got another 1 so since it happened all in 10 years it will be considered my 3rd.. But in court since the prosecutor wants to cut a deal since i refused a breathlyzer they want to dismiss the dwi n keep the refusal but since i had one before there saying 2 year suspension for... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2018
First you say it happened in 10 years and then you say 11 so you're probably counting from conviction date but you need to count from violations dates. Unless you have a terrific defense take the refusal and avoid the six months jail but they'll suspend your license. If you drive during... View More
A payment plan was never set up. The bank account was just made, the money in the account is for emergencies for our newborn and is from working under the table so there are no pay stubs or record of where the money came from.
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answered on Jun 22, 2018
There are procedures in place for this and you will get notices if they do but generally courts don't do that, they just enter warrants for your arrest and then charge you extra for contempt when you appear in front of them.
what are the chances of fighting a tint ticket?
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answered on Jun 20, 2018
If you have any kind of tint on the front window of your car, any municipal court Judge will convict you.
I was recently convicted of a 3rd degree felony, and my life has been turned upside down. There are a lot of mitigating circumstances in my case, and my lawyer has not always been upfront with me about a lot of things, hence my suspicion and doubt about the outcome. I plead guilty to the charge,... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2018
Third degree crime carries 3-5 years of prison. I don't know the facts of your case so I am speaking in broad general terms. Mitigating factors are not a defense. Your lawyer more likely than not did what he was supposed to do which is get your the best possible result to avoid a trial as... View More
I am from Colorado. I was in for a wedding. I was navigating to the venue. The phone got locked. So i unlocked it while driving. I got pulled over by the cop and he mentioned that he pulled over for cell phone usage. I was not aware of the law. What are my chances? I leave back to Colorado... View More
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answered on Jun 16, 2018
Just pay it. Not allowed? Call court tell em you're from colorado and you'll plead guilty by mail and to send you the forms for you to sign and mail back with the check. No other option such as fighting the ticket or hiring a lawyer considering you're from out of state is worth the expense.
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