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answered on May 16, 2019
Hypothetically, yes, your attorney would have to inform you if you were a suspect in a criminal investigation. Your attorney represents you and has a duty to act in your best interest. How your attorney would know that you were a suspect though, short of being told by the investigating authority, I... View More 
And if so, can I talk to a lawyer to have it made anonymous?
answered on Feb 1, 2019
That's a complicated question. If you make spontaneous statements with no questioning by law enforcement, yes, those can be admitted as evidence. If, however, you are "in-custody" (term of art), and you are questioned by law enforcement you must give a knowing and intelligent waiver... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2018
First, do not make admissions on a public forum, it is possible the State could learn of it an hold it against you. Secondly, if you were charged with Conversion or Misdemeanor Theft then you are facing a Class A Misdemeanor with up a $5000.00 fine and one year in county jail. Being that this is... View More
hw has been detained for over 1 year and has not had even a pretrial hearing and the federal prosecuter has pushed his clouer date back thrwe times and now its feb. he told my sons att. he had bigger fish to fry and i quote.
answered on Nov 14, 2017
If you waive your right to a speedy trial then the set trial date is proper. However, the AUSA can only in rare circumstances cause the trial to be delayed. You would have to object or move for a dismissal to preserve your objection. The specifics of the situation would have to be examined.
It then ask me to send a dollar back to them along with 7 other addresses to do the same and then ask me "please add me to your mailing list". They never offered me anything or try to sell me anything . I need to know if this letter is legal
answered on Aug 28, 2017
That's exactly what a chain letter is. Don't send them money. Don't send them addresses.
house was raided by ATF and FEDS, tenant is awaiting transfer to a fed facility, and also has outstanding warrants for violation of home detention now. i just want to take the house back, and repair windows and have some kind of immediate eviction is possible
answered on May 21, 2017
Even if your tenant is in jail there is no automatic repossession of the property. You still have to go through the eviction process. You can file for an immediate eviction to regain possession of the property. It is best to do this with the guidance of an landlord/tenant attorney. Consult with a... View More
The father is 50+ . The daughter is 30+ and not all mentally stable.
answered on May 6, 2017
If you are talking about Incest, that is a criminal offense. You can certainly report a crime to police.
Boyfriend was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of narcitic drug and driving while licenses suspended with prior he is on probation for 1 year
answered on Apr 22, 2017
His probation can be revoked and any suspended sentence can be imposed. That can be up to however much time was suspended.
Battery w deadly weapon / recklessness/ intimidation/ battery mistemer class b
answered on Feb 26, 2017
You have provided no details, but the first step for anyone charged with a crime is to consult with a criminal defense lawyer.
My first offense was a drug offense and the second one was too but a different one, but the charge was dropped because I proved it wasn't me. Do I get put back on Pretrial Diversion.
answered on Jan 7, 2017
Pretrial diversion is a program run by the prosecutor, who has complete discretion on whether you are eligible. Contact an attorney to make your case for being reinstated.
answered on Oct 2, 2016
If you have the case number, contact the Clerk's office. Even if you don't, the Clerk can assist you.
My brother is being charged with this, as well as other things, in Kentucky. What does this charge mean?
answered on Oct 2, 2016
Your question is posted in Indiana. Try reposting it for Kentucky, since criminal law varies from state to state.
answered on Sep 11, 2016
16 is the age of consent. Unless there is something else going on, there should be no crime there. Don't take the underage person into bars, etc.
answered on Sep 11, 2016
That would be a Class B misdemeanor, assuming no prior convictions. Up to a $1000 fine and/or 180 days in jail.
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