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Q: Partner cut up my entire wardrobe, as well as my wires to hair appliances. He's cut, glued, thrown everything,etc. Help

He's sold my television without my knowledge. Stolen money from my wallet and accounts. Cyber stalks, tracks, bugs my devices... Hides my belongings in air vents, threatens my safety and tries to keep the boys from me..

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Q: I have a misdemeanor summons for possession and drug perf First offense every. What’s my chances of getting it dropped?

It was in my car but it’s was in a friend’s purse. True not mine and cop said the same.

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Q: If a man is convicted of contempt, is sentenced and served 30 days, can he be convicted again and sentenced to 6 months

The day before jury selection we were followed home from the courthouse by a detective of the local sheriff's office. Our house was burned down that night. We showed up for jury selection the following day. We were followed again. We did not go to court the first day of the trial because we... Read more »

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Q: Can a Judge send a letter to the parole board requesting an inmate not be given parole,this done outside court process

A judge sent a letter outside of court proceedings requesting an inmate's good time be taken railing his release for several years. Inmate would have been incarcerated for 3½ yrs, less the early release for parole he was made to stay just past 7 years . This request was done outside of... Read more »

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Q: If a defendant request a discovery packet in his case is he legally obligated to receive this?

Defendant has requested the discovery packet in his case from his attorney, the public defender that took over and from the head of the public defenders office and has not received it over a year later.

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Q: Can I consolidate 3 possessions of controlled substance P1 <1G and request rehab and probation to avoid state jail time

I am on bond for all 3 cause numbers

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Feb 14, 2023

You cannot really give an educated answer to your situation without knowing more. The proposal you post is possible, however it depends on the prosecuting authority whether or not it is willing to do that and its willingness greatly depends on the specific facts of the arrest as well as your past... Read more »

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Q: My brother has a domestic abuse case she signed to affidavit of non prosecution what can be done to get this thrown out
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Feb 7, 2023

The prosecutor or District Attorney's office has the final say on all matters forwarded to it. The office will (should) take into considered that drop charge/affidavit of non-prosecution in deciding whether or not to formally file charges. If the accused has or can afford to hire an attorney,... Read more »

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Q: My brother was charged with domestic abuse a affidavit of non prosecution was signed because she wants to drop the charg
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Feb 7, 2023

The prosecutor or District Attorney's office has the final say on all matters forwarded to it. The office will (should) take into considered that drop charge/affidavit of non-prosecution in deciding whether or not to formally file charges. If the accused has or can afford to hire an... Read more »

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Q: My girlfriend of 3 years was picked up a couple days ago on a warrant from 2018 for position of stolen things and schedu

El 2 propertys ...now we called about this warrant because there was no court because of covert..and we where told she had no warrant...and all of a sudden she was picked up at my house on dec 29 ..as a fugitive no bond and two $5000 bonds so I'm wondering what will happen to her please let me... Read more »

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jan 3, 2023

She will appear in front of a Judge to address the warrants. After that, she should be able to be bonded out. I recommend that you hire a criminal defense attorney in your area to assist you through all of this. Good luck.

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