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answered on Oct 31, 2024
If it is a criminal case and a plea agreement has been entered or after a trial the person has been sentenced to probation, the reason for the attorney's appearance in the case has concluded. If the attorney did not withdraw and there were a probation revocation, then the attorney would be... View More 
I am in the state of Michigan and was sentenced to 5 years of misdemeanor probation in February 2022. I have completed all community service, completed all classes, passed all drug tests, showed up to every probation appointment/court appearance, paid all court fees (except my probation fee that I... View More
I have a question that I believe to be within criminal law. I attended a university football game November 25th. I went through the wrong entrance (not student entrance), was pushed out by the security guard, after getting out he puts me to the ground. Police show, they find out it is a... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2024
Merely having been accused of something that has since been expunged should not disqualify you from possessing, purchasing, or transporting a firearm in Virginia. If you had received a felony conviction, you would want to get your firearm rights restored before attempting to possess or purchase an... View More
Here is the story: Robert picked up his dry cleaning and it was damaged, so he did not pay the store. The owner filed a suit against him. He went to court and the judge said "this is a felony?" and sure enough it was. He is a Vietnam veteran with 2 purple hearts, he has also gone... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
I am sorry to hear about your issue. Please consider calling a few Pinellas lawyers who can consult with you and see if it is possible.
We are thankful for his service and best of luck.
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in 2021 this man was showed by neighbors video pulling to my parents second drive getting a gas can out of the backseat of the car. What are the hours of the morning going around their second home and then you see the roof of my parents home in flames. You didn’t see him actually sitting in the... View More
My court appointed lawyer in Nevada came to me in court and said” here is the deal, I got good news I can get you out of here in two days but here’s the thing you have to just plea guilty and show up to your court date” so I plead guilty to get out of jail. Now I completed my stay out of... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
"Here’s the thing you have to just plea guilty and show up to your court date" So you plead guilty to get out of jail, but you didn't show up for your court date. When did your lawyer lie? PTSD and other mental issues are common excuses in criminal court.
Judge forcing me to represent self naming said attorney "advisory counsel" judge prejudicial. I'm indigent. Need counsel. Jurisdiction? Out of state resident
At my school I accidentally left my AirPod case with one AirPod in it in a classroom. I knew right after it happened what room it happened in. The teacher found them, but rather then lock them in his desk or give them to the office lost and found valuables he put them with a jack on a stool in... View More
I was pulled over in my truck and arrested for drugs found in my truck in the passenger side of my truck and numerous people use my truck for work purposes on a daily basis
Back in 2007 I was convicted wrongfully for 211 theft but I did the time then was released and dismissed but not completely since it still showed on my record when checked. But last year 2023 I was able to get it expunged I am working now and after a year of working with my employer my boss called... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2024
Having your record expunged generally means that the conviction is set aside, and you can legally answer "no" when asked if you've been convicted of a crime. This should help reduce any negative impact on your employment. Employers are typically limited in how they can use expunged... View More
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answered on Nov 23, 2024
An attorney in Ontario could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If this involves Ontario, Canada (no geographic tags are included in the post), it would be best for a local attorney there to advise. This forum deals largely with U.S. laws and courts. Good luck
Not allowed to have a firearm, but in an extreme case where my wife and/or myself are attacked with a deadly weapon, am I allowed to use deadly force with a handgun to mitigate the threat if our lives are in danger? If so, or not, what happens to me as a former felon from another state?
answered on Oct 31, 2024
No, you will not automatically get a trial date. You have 30 days from the date of the incident to request a trial or waiver hearing or to pay the citation. If you fail to act, your license will be suspended. You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing if you wish to contest the ticket.... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your son's situation. Finding a pro bono criminal defense attorney in Sacramento can be crucial. You might consider contacting the Sacramento County Bar Association, which can provide referrals to attorneys who offer pro bono services.
Another resource is... View More
Criminal case two aggravated corporalninjusty charges and a contempt for violation of cpo
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
You're facing charges of aggravated corporal injury and contempt for violating a criminal protective order, and you're wondering about the hearing results labeled "DOPP". This is a serious situation, and understanding the terminology is crucial for your next steps.... View More
This guy was being watched by the cops and the houses he frequently went to they watched. At every house there was drug activity but at my address it states there wasnt any drug activity. He was never pulled over before getting to my house or leaving does that give the probable cause to search my... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
Sorry to hear. It's possible that it was an unreasonable search and that your constitutional rights were violated. However, there is likely more information that was used to make a probable cause decision, so it's difficult to speculate. You may want to explore this issue further with a... View More
My blood count levels have been out of range for over a year at least, to explain my close interest in the lab results. Friday I received a call with instructions to immediately start an iron regimen with reference to my hemoglobin count and follow up with more lab tests in a month. Then I received... View More
when we are at war with them wouldn't that aid the united states
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answered on Oct 31, 2024
Engaging in robbery, even against enemies during wartime, is illegal under both national and international laws. Actions like theft can violate the laws of armed conflict, which set rules for how wars are conducted to protect those who are not participating in the fighting.
Instead of... View More
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