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answered on Oct 1, 2016
What you described is criminal. Anybody could alert the police for them to investigate, not only her parents.
answered on Sep 29, 2016
A plea deal is an offer by a prosecutor for a defendant to plead guilty to a reduced charge.
answered on Sep 27, 2016
When you say stopped, were you arrested and are you being prosecuted for DWI? You can ask the court for a hardship license Speak to an experienced attorney.
answered on Sep 27, 2016
Yes, plea bargain are possible in DWI cases. But it depends on very specifics facts. Speak to an experienced attorney to receive a full appraisal of your case.
answered on Sep 26, 2016
If they are in New York and in a sexual relationship, her boyfriend may be committing a crime. You could go to the police to report the relationship and their ages.
I called the police on my husband because he was diciplining our son and it went to far and he was bruised on the back and neck. The state is pressing charges and the uped the charges from a misdemenor to a 2nd degree assualt charge. What should i expect?
answered on Sep 24, 2016
It is difficult to answer your question without more information. Has any protective agency been involved before the arrest? Does your husband have prior contacts with law enforcement and criminal convictions? Speak to the local prosecutor for the best answer to your question.
answered on Sep 22, 2016
People can always refused to submit to a chemical test, whether by breath or blood. There are consequences for doing so. Every case is different and it depends on the facts. Speak to an experienced defense attorney to answer your question after explaining the full facts.
If he enrolls in some kind of rehab can he avoid going to jail?
answered on Sep 22, 2016
That is possible. Speak to an aggressive defense attorney immediately.
answered on Sep 22, 2016
No. But evidence that was obtained after, usually statements, may not be able to be used against a person.
answered on Sep 17, 2016
If a defendant does not waive indictment, the case will be dismissed in 6 months.
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A friend of mine is about to decide between drug court program for 1 year or probation for 3 years, he is confused which one is easier, his charge is A misdemeanor drug possession first offense, he would like to know if drug court includes home search too knowing that he is married... View More 
answered on Sep 12, 2016
That's not a simple question to answer. It depends on many factors. The person to answer the question is his current who attorney who knows everything about the case.
answered on Sep 8, 2016
If you mean field sobriety tests or coordination tests, then, no, you do not. Nor do you have to submit to a breath or blood tests, but the refusal will lead to an immediate suspension of your driver's license.
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