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If my friend just got charged with armed robbery of a pharmacy, are there any options for him to get a reduced charge since he has no prior record?

I would assume your friend at this point has either received court appointed counsel or retained counsel.  If he has not then he should do so as soon as possible. A class D felony in NC is an ext

Jon Welborn answered 2 months ago

Can children convict you of molestation years later?

North Carolina has very generous timelines for the filing of felony offenses, including molestation offenses involving children.  So yes, children can raise charges many years after the alleged c

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar answered 2 months ago

What to do if I received a speeding ticket for going 85 mph in 70 mph zone?

I suggest that you appear in court with an attorney to see if you somehow could be sentenced to traffic school in lieu of a traffic infraction conviction on your record where you would end up paying a

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 3 months ago

If being accused of a crime, should I take a polygraph test?

Ordinarily polygraph test results are inadmissible in the court room unless there is a written agreement signed by the accused and the district attorney's office stating that the results are admissibl

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 3 months ago

In the event of being pulled over due to the police officer saying my tint was to dark, is it legal for the officer to pull me out of the car?

If the officer has pulled you over for a valid traffic stop, as with an illegal tint, then the officer can request that you step out of the car.  In fact, many do for safety reasons.  The sa

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar answered 4 months ago

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