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What constitutes a plea agreement?
My grandson, age 17, was arrested for DUI. In court his court appointed attorney asked him if he wanted 120 days in Juvenile Detention or be tried as an adult and take his chances. He already had a juvenile record. Now the court is saying that this was a plea agreement. What ... 01/09/2007 | Category » Pleas State » IN #254 |
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What is an an Alford plea?
What is an an Alford plea? 02/07/2007 | Category » Pleas State » PA #445 |
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What is the insanity standard for the State of Idaho?
What is the insanity standard for the State of Idaho? 02/01/2007 | Category » Pleas State » ID #1216 |
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What is the difference between first degree and second degree manslaughter?
What is the difference between first degree and second degree manslaughter? 02/01/2007 | Category » Pleas State » KY #1224 |
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Is there more likelyhood that a Judge will be lenient in a Blind Plea than in a trial?
Is there more likelyhood that a Judge will be lenient in a Blind Plea than in a trial? 04/09/2007 | Category » Pleas State » KY #2822 |
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Is a plea agreement actually good and valid if it is not signed by a judge?
Is a plea agreement actually good and valid if it is not signed by a judge? 04/11/2007 | Category » Pleas State » AL #2930 |
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How do I find out if my son was ticketed or arrested for under age drinking?
My son was ticketed for what I thought was underage drinking while he was at college. He is 18 years old. He hired a lawyer there. The lawyer is now telling me that he was arrested, NOT ticketed, and charged with possession, NOT underage drinking. What is the difference betwe... 05/07/2007 | Category » Pleas State » NC #3999 |
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Section 5-2-606 of the Arkansas Code provides: A person is justified in using physical force u... Does Arkansas have a self defense law? 08/02/2007 | Category » Pleas State » AR #7674 |
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Can you reduce rape down to statutory rape or if you was charged with rape?
Can you reduce rape down to statutory rape or if you was charged with rape? 09/27/2007 | Category » Pleas State » GA #9208 |
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Should I ask for a conditional discharge or are there other options for a plea?
I am 18 years old driving and was driving alone. I was pulled over for not using my blinker and the police searched my car because I was nervous and hands trembling when asked for paperwork. They found under 50 grams of marijuana under passenger seat left by a friend. My summons... 11/11/2007 | Category » Pleas State » NJ #12032 |
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What is the punishment if I plead to armed robbery?
I am charged with with armed robbery. Should I take plea? If the only evidence and witnesses for the prosecution are two co-defendants. 03/02/2009 | Category » Pleas State » FL #15419 |
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Can my son change his plea after his arraignment?
My son was charged with negligent driving for hitting a stopped vehicle because he said he was looking at his cell phone. He pleaded not guilty [against my advice]. They are now charging him with reckless operation. Can he now change his plea? 04/20/2009 | Category » Pleas State » NH #16065 |
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What Does a Prosecutor Need to Prove if I Was Previously Convicted on the Same Charge?
I have previously been cited for violating a Sheridan city municipal ordinance (keeping horses less than 100' of a residence). If I violate this ordinance again and if cited again can the prosecuting attorney claim 'res-judicata' and is the burden of proof on me if I plead not g... 04/03/2011 | Category » Pleas State » WY #24556 |
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