The Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivik has said he will go on hunger strike if he doesn't get his demands; if he does, can the Norwegian government just ignore him, and let him starve?
answered on Aug 27, 2015
I guess you would have to ask an attorney there about this.
application for enlisted or officer service in the USMC
answered on Jul 7, 2015
In order to determine a "range" for a specific crime, you need to look at the sentencing guidelines. You can find them online for the District of Columbia at http://scdc.dc.gov/publication/2014-voluntary-sentencing-guidelines-manual. You need to know both the offense being charged, and... View More 
In this case, there was a probable cause hearing but there was never a police investigation. There were 2 complaining witnesses who stated the defendant committed a felony. A probable cause hearing is held and the police don't offer any additional information from an investigation aside from... View More
answered on May 10, 2013
Probable cause hearing is to determine if there is sufficient reason to hold the defendant in custody pending trial. If the defendant was charged with 6 counts he was indicted. The indictment is the charging document. The conviction would not be vacated because of a probable cause hearing.
answered on Jul 28, 2011
There is no doubt that people tend to believe much of what they hear in the media. In the case of a high-profile case, it is very important to find out of prospective jurors have heard anything about the case, or formed any opinions. This is part of the voir dire process which basically means to... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2011
If you are referring to probation as a sentence in a criminal case, probation is generally treated as a contract that the defendant agrees to in order to avoid going to jail. For this reason, you are basically asked to live up to the terms agreed upon.
answered on Apr 11, 2011
The law will generally not allow one to assert the defense of self defense when deadly force is involved to protect property. In Washington, there are several elements to self defense. The most important to your question is that deadly force can only be used to defend yourself or another if there... View More
My husband is on parole and had a bad car accident. Once he survived 3 months later they pressed charges for a DUI and posession of marijuana. He plead guilty and has been meeting the requirements of the court. They issued a parole violation warrant two days ago and he is locked up waiting for... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2011
It appears that you and your husband are dealing with a real situation that has real consequences, and this is not a hypothetical question. I recommend you contact a Washington, DC criminal defense attorney as soon as possible so you can be provided actual legal advice rather than general... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2011
Please state what type of motion you are talking about. Your question is posted in the criminal law section. If this is correct, are you asking the US Attorney to comply with something or the court to take some other action? If it is a civil motion you are talking about, a different set of rules... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2011
It should not matter whether your criminal defense lawyer was appointed by the court or hired by you privately. As a general rule, the client has a right to make all major decision that can affect the outcome of the case. I am not sure what type of motion you are talking about in this case so it... View More
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