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Misdemeanor Charges FAQS

Misdemeanor Charges FAQS

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If the police arrest a family member, can I send a lawyer to represent him/her?

Yes, you can do it but remember that the right to receive counseling is personal to the defendant which means that the defendant must request the right to be counseled. View Service

Can I be checked by the police if I am arrested?

Yes, the police do not need a warrant to check in the event you have been arrested. View Service

Are you entitled to an attorney at any time during a police interrogation?

You have the constitutional right to an attorney at the time of police questioning. Remember that everything you say can be used against you; you can say that you will not answer any question until you have a lawyer. You need not to answer any question until your lawyer is present. View Service

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

A felony is a criminal act with more than a year of sentence while a misdemeanor is an offense punishable by a sentence of less than one year View Service

It is important to tell the truth?

You should know that it is very important to tell the truth because lying can cause more harm than good. Discussions with your attorney are protected, the Misdemeanor lawyer receives the largest and most valuable information through the client, this being a major source. View Service

Is it advantageous if I give myself voluntarily?

If a person comes before the charges are filed you may be able to avoid extradition. This is something positive and works to benefit the client. Judges see this act favorably. View Service

What is the difference between an arrest and a conviction?

Arrests are merely arrest; it is to take an individual into custody by the police. The prosecutor will have to notify you later if you are guilty of a crime or not. If the prosecutor decides to attribute a crime, the charges may be dismissed at the end. Anyway you may face charges, attend the trial and be absolved. So we must be clear that one can be arrested, not convicted, and not found guilty of any crime. A conviction is when you have already been at the court and found guilty of a crime regardless of the level of severity, and then this conviction will be on your record, no matter if you spent time in jail or not because there are other ways to pay sentences such as, monetary fines, voluntary serviceid and others. View Service