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How many DUI's can you have before you are charged as a felony?
My husband recently got a DUI this would be his fourth. His last dui was in 1/28/2000.

May 15, 2013 @ 07:24 PM
Can an infraction be expunged?
Last year I pled guilty to disturbing the peace as an infraction. I know an infraction is not a real big thing to have on my record, but I would like to have it taken off if I can. Can infractions be expunged or only misdemeanors or felonies?

May 14, 2013 @ 02:40 AM
I was subpoenaed to appear before the Grand Jury. Can I have a lawyer with me?
Yesterday I received a subpoena to appear before a Grand Jury. I would like to have a lawyer with me when I go. Is this allowed? Or could I have a lawyer appear for me?

May 9, 2013 @ 08:05 PM
Can my bondsman revoke my bail?
I am making regular monthly payments on the my bail bond. But my bondsman is now requesting a higher monthly amount than I can pay. Can he have my bail revoked if I am making payments as scheduled?

May 6, 2013 @ 09:39 PM
Possession of firearm by prohibited person
Possession firearm by fellon

May 6, 2013 @ 01:11 PM
What is simple possession
What is a simple possession charge ,when you have proof of the legal drug you have a script for that was in unmark bottle

May 6, 2013 @ 01:10 PM
I live in Miami and was just arrested for petty theft. Is there any way to keep this off my record?
I am bonded for my employment and cannot afford to have any type of theft conviction. Is it possible to keep a petty theft charge off my record? This is my first offense.

April 30, 2013 @ 05:15 PM
Can a warrant be cleared without going to court?
I live in Nevada but have an outstanding warrant in Florida. Can I clear the warrant without returning to Florida?

April 28, 2013 @ 04:10 PM
If consent to search is given, can it be withdrawn at any time?
Police came to search my house. They did not have a warrant. I told them they could search, but as they started to go upstairs, I told them I did not want them to search any longer. They ignored me and found marijuana in my upstairs bedroom. Can I argue that the search is not valid because I ...

April 28, 2013 @ 04:08 PM
Do the police have a time limit as to charging me with a crime?
I was arrested yesterday for being drunk in public. After I was booked into jail and while i was still in the holding cell, the police contacted me about 4 hours later and told me they had found a baggie of marijuana tucked into the back of the police car where i was sitting. Can this be upheld?

April 26, 2013 @ 03:35 AM

How many DUI's can you have before you are charged as a felony?
My husband recently got a DUI this would be his fourth. His last dui was in 1/28/2000.

May 15, 2013 @ 06:17 PM
Can an infraction be expunged?
Last year I pled guilty to disturbing the peace as an infraction. I know an infraction is not a real big thing to have on my record, but I would like to have it taken off if I can. Can infractions be expunged or only misdemeanors or felonies?

May 13, 2013 @ 06:09 PM
I was subpoenaed to appear before the Grand Jury. Can I have a lawyer with me?
Yesterday I received a subpoena to appear before a Grand Jury. I would like to have a lawyer with me when I go. Is this allowed? Or could I have a lawyer appear for me?

May 9, 2013 @ 07:48 PM
Can my bondsman revoke my bail?
I am making regular monthly payments on the my bail bond. But my bondsman is now requesting a higher monthly amount than I can pay. Can he have my bail revoked if I am making payments as scheduled?

May 6, 2013 @ 06:41 AM
What is simple possession
What is a simple possession charge ,when you have proof of the legal drug you have a script for that was in unmark bottle

May 5, 2013 @ 02:04 AM
Possession of firearm by prohibited person
Possession firearm by fellon

May 1, 2013 @ 01:47 AM
I live in Miami and was just arrested for petty theft. Is there any way to keep this off my record?
I am bonded for my employment and cannot afford to have any type of theft conviction. Is it possible to keep a petty theft charge off my record? This is my first offense.

April 30, 2013 @ 04:36 PM
Should I or should I nt pay my Nordstoms civil claim they keep ignoring my calls?
I'm from IL. I got caught shoplifting a little under 2,000$ I used to work there that's how I got most things they don't have prove of it I confessed to it because I got scared when I got confronted. We agreed on a payment plan monthly of $150 my monthly day to pay just passed and ...

April 29, 2013 @ 01:45 PM
Can a warrant be cleared without going to court?
I live in Nevada but have an outstanding warrant in Florida. Can I clear the warrant without returning to Florida?

April 27, 2013 @ 05:21 PM
Do the police have a time limit as to charging me with a crime?
I was arrested yesterday for being drunk in public. After I was booked into jail and while i was still in the holding cell, the police contacted me about 4 hours later and told me they had found a baggie of marijuana tucked into the back of the police car where i was sitting. Can this be upheld?

April 26, 2013 @ 01:23 AM