answered on Dec 21, 2018
DC is one of the only places in the country where they do NOT use money bonds. The only questions are, are you likely to fail to return to court, and are you likely to be a danger to the community? If the answer to either question is yes, you probably will be detained without bond. If the answer... View More 
answered on Nov 29, 2018
If I understand your question, I think you are asking if the time you spend on probation counts against the time you might have to serve if the probation is revoked.
The answer might be different in different jurisdictions, but in any jurisdiction I am familiar with, the answer is no.... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
I hope you like the color orange. You might be wearing it a lot.
In DC marijuana has recently been legalized, but ONLY for personal use. In DC if you are over 21 you can purchase, grow or possess up to two ounces of marijuana for your own use. You can transfer up to one ounce of marijuana... View More
Attempted murder of a police officer
answered on Nov 29, 2018
If the charge is attempted murder of a police officer, the defendant is almost certainly locked up. He should probably ask for a court appointed attorney first, as any good criminal defense attorney is going to have to charge a LOT of money to defend that charge properly. If he likes and has... View More
She also has severe mental health issues
answered on Nov 29, 2018
She has severe mental health issues, and you had sex with her?
And now you want to go the the police and have HER arrested?
You have a right to remain silent.
I suggest you use it.
If you are under 18, disregard the above. Talk with your parents, or a counselor at... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2018
Pretty much the same, but not entirely. Its like that scene in Seinfield, where Newman is trying to impress a girl with his postal knowledge and smugly looks at her and says, "All certified mail is registered, but not all registered mail is certified."
All corporate crime is... View More
If only one person made the sell? Also in the state of Virginia, when I request a trial by judge with no jury, is the court able to still do my trial by jury when I requested trial by judge with no jury?
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Absolutely! As long as the other person played some part in the sale, he can be found guilty. The part can be as small as driving the seller to the transaction. It can even just BEING THERE, if the prosecutor can prove to the jury or trier of fact that the second person furthered the transaction in... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Not sure what you're asking. It seems like your question is, "The police and the court have gotten my name slightly wrong. does this get me a get-out-of-jail-free card?"
The answer is no.
If they arrested you, and fingerprinted you, and took your mug shot, they got... View More
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