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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: San Francisco: 7 year old alleged sexual assault case. DA is denying defense discovery and witness access.

DA instructed alleged ( she's been reluctant from the beginning) victim to refrain from any interview with Defense before trial. The main witness who forced victim to make allegation cannot be located by Prosecution. DA had made a deal with Defense and alleged defendant in August and all of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: In TN can you withdraw guilty plea and or appeal conviction. Based on inadequate counseling and threaten by said counsil
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answered on May 6, 2024

You can file a Post Conviction Petition for ineffective assistance of counsel. SOL is a year.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: how to file for 28:63

wrongfully opced

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: Cab there be two separate indictments involved the same case?
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answered on May 5, 2024

Yes, in California, there can be two separate indictments involved in the same case under certain circumstances. This is known as "dual indictments." Here are a few scenarios where this might occur:

1. Grand jury indictment and complaint: The prosecutor may file a complaint...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: How would a person go about trying to find out who a CI is that is in a criminal case?
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answered on May 5, 2024

If you are a defendant in a criminal case and believe that disclosure of a CI's identity is essential to your defense, your attorney can file a motion with the court to request this information. However, courts generally only grant such requests in rare circumstances when the CI's... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Nevada on
Q: Will a second misdemeanor most likely warrant jail time?

Particularly the Las Vegas Municipal Court in Nevada. I was cited for loitering around a school.

A decade ago, I was involved in an incident where I was charged with "loitering" around a bathroom in another state. Probation ended successfully on that in 2019. No schools or minors... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law and Probate for New Mexico on
Q: In clovis New Mexico seems the executer stealing trust & OD my father &nobody else can get medical record or bank info

Laws in NM make it easy for executer to get away with murder and embezzlement nobody else can get the records or file wrongful death. My father was not her 1st victim commishioner James Ridling was my fathers friend and business partner. Does anyone know what happened to him.

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answered on May 7, 2024

Good afternoon, I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. It seems as if the executor may not be following their assigned duties as the trust's executor. All is not lost, there are ways to encourage an executor of a trust to follow their required responsibilities, and/or you can ask... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law and Probate for New Mexico on
Q: Can I file for special administrater of my fathers estate. I would like to get his medical records and bank statements

No probate or inventory done by executer in New Mexico. He has been stealing from the trust and I believe foul play can be shown thats why I cant get it

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: In what situation would the DA not oppose an early termination of probation?

I have a felony battery with serious bodily injury. It's a first offense. I was given probation for it. It happened a long time ago but court took a while, and now half of my probation will have passed.

I am on low-risk probation and have not heard anything from probation since being... View More

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answered on May 4, 2024

In California, the decision to terminate probation early is at the discretion of the court, and the District Attorney (DA) can choose to oppose or not oppose the motion. Generally, the DA is more likely to not oppose early termination of probation when:

1. The probationer has successfully...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Does a Civil Final Protection Order supersede Bond Requirements of a Criminal arrest/case- both from same offense(s)?

In the State of Georgia; And as it relates to the person or persons to whom a respondent/defendant is prohibited direct contact- If a Final Protective/Restraining Order filed in a Civil court in one county within a state slightly differs from the Bond Requirements to a Criminal arrest/open case... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: can you appeal a guilty plea ?
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answered on May 4, 2024

Yes. You must file a notice of appeal within 30 days after entry of the judgment of conviction and sentence.

You can also file a motion to withdraw a guilty plea. A motion to withdraw a plea of guilty must be filed before the end of the term of court in which the plea is entered. Your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can the parole board put a no contact order between two married people?

I was a minor when I had a relationship with an older man. He went to prison and served his time. 5 years we went without speaking. I contacted him in prison a little before he got out. I was 20 at the time. When he got out he went on probation and a no contact order between us was in his terms of... View More

Timothy Denison
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answered on May 5, 2024

Yes. They have the power to restrict or eliminate contact for anyone under their supervision.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: Can an active first offender case be used to enhance a sentence under the 17-10-7 statue?
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answered on May 4, 2024

After the state provides sufficient notice, OCGA § 17-10-7 requires that a trial court sentence a defendant to the maximum under subsection (a) if the defendant already has a felony conviction and commits a new felony while incarcerated, or (c) on a subsequent felony conviction after a defendant... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Does the prosecutor have to interview witnesses/victims and not just rely on police testimony?

Prosecution states they will not be interviewing any witnesses. Stating that law enforcement statements are enough for them in case charging 3 first degree assaults with only two victims...

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Wyoming on
Q: I had $2000 stolen from me by my neighbor and the police are treating me like the criminal, what can I do about it?

I would like to be contacted back to know options because I feel this is Tyranny

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Criminal Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: will title insurance protect my home from my son and his lawyer? they have plans to take and sell the home

deceased wife and myself are on title

son and his lawyer want to cash in

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answered on May 4, 2024

Title insurance is irrelevant. You need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and civil litigation attorney. Expect to pay for one hour of attorney time to review all the documents and provide you with the best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: IS IT POSSIBLE TO GO TO TRIAL AND NEVER EVEN SEEN MY DISCOVERY? WOULDNT THAT BE GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on May 4, 2024

This is something you most likely needed to address before trial. You can certainly pay an attorney to evaluate your situation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: arrested for trespassing and went to jail , in a garage with no doors or windows. No signs posted or surrounding fence

My court date has passed and I missed it. I am not guilty and my car was broken into while I was in jail, the officer told me that it would happen and that's why he was gonna leave it there.. the resident has permission to stay there and I was just visiting, and haven't walked up to the... View More

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answered on May 4, 2024

Based on the details you provided, it seems like there may be potential issues with the trespassing charge and arrest. Here are a few key points to consider under California law:

1. For a trespassing charge to be valid, the property owner generally must have posted clear signs or given...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Entertainment / Sports on
Q: If vin cleared on dirtbike. Can previous owner say it was stolen even if he didn’t report it 3 weeks later

I went to trade dirtbike for a truck. The cops were waiting for me when I got there they rolled up on me and ran the vin and it cleared. They put me in handcuffs on the curb and my buddies too. Sat there for 45 minutes in the cop car and they waited for somebody to show up claiming that it was his... View More

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