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    Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Complex double Jeopardy issue

    Nifong was the first in jail but countless others have been reprimanded or lost their jobs for similar actions. I understand your disappointment with some prosecutors………….most don’t play fair…..It all about their conviction rates which is what they are evaluated on in jury trial. Bench trials in...
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    Criminal Law Misdeameanor and Green Card question, please help...

    You just have to declare it on all your forms when asked about arrest...convictions….etc. Any plea deal still makes you guilty in the eyes of immigration. So even thought your county would tell you, you were not convicted, in immigration law you were. So say yes on immigration forms…………it is a...
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    Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Complex double Jeopardy issue

    I am serious…………any prosecutor who knowing fully submits false evidence would go down in flames. I am sure you must be familiar with the Duke Lacrosse prosecutor (just Google it)……….He went to jail and was disbarred. Even withholding evidence which could lead to a verdict of not guilty or...
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    Counterfeit Travelers/Cashiers Checks

    Mark is right. I know you worked and wasted time on this “fake job or scam”. You can do as he says, or call the cops for advice on what to do. Sometimes they would tell you to give the money back when they figure out the real owner. Or they would tell you, you can wait till contacted since you...
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    Corporate Law Corporate Secretary

    Check the organizations policy on appointments and rules in such matters............See if any state or local law applies.
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    Alcohol & Drugs: MIP, MIC, Intoxication Advance notice of Public Defender????

    Rules vary from state to state, county to county. Just call the county court PD office or clerk for clarifications. It is possible if it is just a first appearance which does not need any preparation.
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    Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Complex double Jeopardy issue

    Your case is not the average one…………….I honestly think it needs an experienced appellate lawyer to personally review it and give you accurate answer. Appellate case law is complex in such a case, and needs a real specialist in your state’s law. But just to give you some inside, a grand jury...
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    if waiver plead guilty what is the point?

    If you feel you are guilty, then don’t hire an attorney and just do whatever by mail. If it is a citation which can affect you negatively, then get an attorney. If you feel you are innocent and can’t defend yourself, get an attorney. You can’t stay away from court and just say you are not...
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    Medical Malpractice Your take on the torts reform advocacy

    I would make this short. If you are a defense lawyer, capping is a nightmare. If you are a medical practitioner, it is manner from God. Your insurance premiums which are in most cases salaries of average Americans are going to go down significantly. If you are a consumer of any services, you...
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    Mining Land

    You need a permit if it is not from private property were you are authorized. You can get arrested for destruction of public and state property. Some equipments and chemicals for such things can be used only by a licensed and trained person. So make sure you get only those for amateur use...
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    Criminal Law Misdeameanor and Green Card question, please help...

    You would not face problems with immigration due to the petty crime exception. The maximum sentence for your crime is less than a year. It is your first offense of CIMT so you would be okay. You have just one exception which you just used. So, be very careful now. Immigration would be aware of...
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    Counterfeit Travelers/Cashiers Checks

    That is a scam. It is know by the FBI as 419 scams………..read more about it on Wikipedia. You have unknowing fully been involved in a crime. Call the FBI hotline for advice and give a statement to the local police. That will cover you…………Tell them the whole story. Those checks have been cashed in...
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    Criminal Law Misdeameanor and Green Card question, please help...

    What is the maximum penalty for your soliciting charge in your state? I need to know to give you more advice...............
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    Overstay, Illegal Status Illegal overstay on tourist visa

    No one would stop him at the airport from returning home. He would not even be questioned by immigration in the US. US immigration is concerned about who is entering and pays little attention to who is leaving.........unless they are looking for you for a crime. The only thing is, he might not...
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    Criminal Trials, Hearings Can they lie at DA's office?

    They would not lie to you.............They are meant to uphold the law. Some charges need the DA and judge's approval for dismissal. As you know, there are thousands of files in the dockets.............They follow a time table to review different things............Just be patient….It could even...
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    Storage Auction --- Possesion of Stolen Property --- What are my Rights?

    Don’t talk to the cops without your lawyer…………Based on what you are say, you legally purchased them in open market. They are playing hard ball with you so that you panic and comply. If it was stolen, why did they try to buy it back and filed a report when you turned down their offer? Why was...
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    verifing emploment for green card

    Due to the status of work visa she had under your company, immigration requires you disclose her information during her tenure at your company. If it is a federal immigration form you should respond. You owe the curtsy to former workers to comply with such forms under policies of work visas. If...
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    Criminal Law Shoplifting and Visit/Immigration

    Don’t go for your immigration interview without an immigration lawyer. The charges were dropped not because of lack of evidence, but because you evaded the justice system……ten years. That could be view as a second crime of moral turpitude after the theft which was the first one. Two crimes of...
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    Criminal Law Shoplifting and Visit/Immigration

    You need to do a background search through the states of Georgia’s own website…………Most states DPS WebPages have links to it. You can also look at the FBI website on how to order theirs……..it cost I think 29$. The FBI never destroys any reports they have. They would be your best bet………..it might...
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    Parole, Probation Boyfriend violated probation

    If he has not been able to meet with his Public defender by the date of his appearance, he should plead not guilty and a new one would be appointed. You just have to stay calm and work with the court appointed attorney. He would give you the best scenario on how to proceed. You just can't get...
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