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Criminal Defense questions and answers

• Does Each Felony Count As A Separate Strike Under California’s Three-Strikes Rule?

  Asked in San Diego, CA | December 10, 2020

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• What Do I Do If I’m Falsely Accused Of A Sex Crime In San Diego, California?

  Asked in San Diego, CA | December 9, 2020

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Information regarding Illinois being a no bail state and not being able to go before a judge for over 30 days is normal

  Asked in Roselle, IL | December 1, 2025

  I am trying to find someone to assist my fiance's son. He was arrested. We have been unable to talk to him for more than a minute since his arrest. We believe it is a domestic violence situation according to the jail website. Our issue here has to do with how the bail system currently works in Illinois and have been unable to get any answers.The county informed us that Illinois is a no bail state and that he will not be going before a judge for at least a month. Would like to know if this is normal? He will eventually have to go with a public defender, but I am attempting to find out if hiring an attorney to assist with the present situation would help in any way. Could an attorney help to see if he would be able to be released any sooner or even with an attorney he would have to wait until the court date they have currently set. Any knowledge would be appreciated. Not sure which direction to go. Thank you!!

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• My son is currently being held in jail on an assault charge in Effingham Co. GA. I'm in PA. Help

  Asked in Savannah, GA | March 25, 2026

  He was arrested in Oct. 2025. He is being held on a domestic violence charge for fighting with his wife. He had a 2nd hearing on Monday: They offered him 5 yrs. in and 15 probation. He has no money, no family there....no hope. He has a record, but has never been charged with anything like this. The lawyer he has is actually doing nothing to help. I don't know what to do, and I also have a very limited budget.

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• How Can A Lawyer Help If I’m Arrested For A Large Amount Of Drugs In Louisiana?

  Asked in Baton Rouge, LA | November 5, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How to find the best affordable defense lawyer?

  Asked in Oklahoma City, OK | November 23, 2025

  Muiltiple charges

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My vehicle is being held even though all the cases got thrown out for a lack of evidence and illegal search. How do I get it back?

  Asked in Santa Rosa, CA | April 13, 2026

  I got pulled over seven times. Now they're holding my vehicle even though all the cases got thrown out for a lack of evidence and illegal search. I need to get a hold of my vehicle so they can't sell it at the tow yard. The cases are going out, but the judge hasn't ruled on whether he wants to make me pay any of it, even though I shouldn't have to pay any of it. The bill is at 7100 and it's theirs and they can pay for it, but they want me to pay for it because they justified it as an illegal search because of the severity of the crime, but it was for three misdemeanors that all got thrown out.

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• How Do I know If My Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Is Good?

  Asked in Tampa, FL | April 26, 2023

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• What Should I Do If I’m Arrested Or Suspected Of A Crime In Florida?

  Asked in Fort Lauderdale, FL | February 11, 2022

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Defendant has spent five years in county jail. How can she still be in a county jail?

  Asked in Jonesboro, GA | May 12, 2026

  She just had another court date. How long can the county hold you for? The co-defendant has been out for over a year. 

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• How can I get a Missouri conviction overturned or reduced?

  Asked in St. Louis, MO | October 19, 2021

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• How many charges on my misdemeanor record can I get expunged when I do it? Also, how many felonies can I get expunged?

  Asked in Hopkinsville, KY | March 30, 2026

  I live in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and my charges are from Taylor County and Russell County. I have several misdemeanors and two felonies, and I'm eligible for expungement next March. I'm wondering if I have to file to get all those charges expunged one by one, or if they can be grouped. I am very excited about the expungement because my life is a living nightmare. I'm going through hell when it comes to employment. I could really use the advice. Thank you!

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