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Nave Law Firm

4.9
45 Reviews

  • 215 Washington Street, Suite 102, Watertown, NY 13601+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers4 awards

  • Been arrested for drunk driving? We are aggressive & experienced DUI/DWI/DWAI attorneys that focus on solving everyday people problems that sets us apart from other firms.

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Dennis Nave
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Rodak Law Office, P.C.

3.8
6 Reviews

  • Serving Watertown, NY

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Litigation attorney serving Central New York since 1985.

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  • 120 Washington St., Ste. 320, Watertown, NY 13601

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  • 1 Public Sq., Ste. 27, Watertown, NY 13601

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  • 107 East Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642-0013

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Swartz Law Firm, P.C.

  • 200 Washington St., Ste. 301, Watertown, NY 13601-3301

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Weldon & Trimper Law Firm, P.C.

  • 119-125 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601

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Steven G. Munson

  • 221 Mullin St., Watertown, NY 13601-3617

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  • 261 Green St., Watertown, NY 13601

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Briggs Law Firm LLP

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  • 200 Washington Street, Suite 305, Watertown, NY 13601-3301

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Paul V. Frank, Esq.

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Rupert Law Firm

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Kinnie Law Firm

  • 17989 County Rte. 75, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685-2197

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What happens if I get a petty offense on my permit record?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
Every crime carries potential jail or prison upon conviction. You?ll learn the actual charge[s] filed and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors? evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. In California, if convicted of any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines. The police told you what you wanted to hear, simply to pacify you into not causing a problem at the time. You already have a record the arrest, and the charges filed. If convicted, that goes on your record as well. Records are forever. If charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? A little free advice: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. For first time shoplifting petty theft, your attorney MAY be able to get you a plea bargain that avoids jail, and MAY even avoid a conviction on your record. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if the charges are in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.
Every crime carries potential jail or prison upon conviction. You?ll learn the actual charge[s] filed and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors? evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. In California, if convicted of any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines. The police told you what you wanted to hear, simply to pacify you into not causing a problem at the time. You already have a record the arrest, and the charges filed. If convicted, that goes on your record as well. Records are forever. If charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? A little free advice: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. For first time shoplifting petty theft, your attorney MAY be able to get you a plea bargain that avoids jail, and MAY even avoid a conviction on your record. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if the charges are in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.
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Can I be charged with murder if my friend gets shot while we rob a house?

Kevin T. Ellmann
Answered by attorney Kevin T. Ellmann
Criminal Law lawyer at Ellmann & Ellmann, P.C.
Yes. It is called Felony Murder and involves the death of another during the course or commission of a predicate felony offense (in this case robbery qualifies). It does not matter if you are the shooter as long as a death of another occurs and you were involved in the predicate offense. The Lisl Auman case in Colorado is a good example of the application of this criminal statute.
Yes. It is called Felony Murder and involves the death of another during the course or commission of a predicate felony offense (in this case robbery qualifies). It does not matter if you are the shooter as long as a death of another occurs and you were involved in the predicate offense. The Lisl Auman case in Colorado is a good example of the application of this criminal statute.
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Will I get my car back

Michael A. Schillinger
Answered by attorney Michael A. Schillinger
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger, Esq.
Generally speaking when vehicles are used in the commission of a crime, the police tend to voucher/invoice/keep them for one of two reasons - 1) For arrest evidence or 2) For forfeiture.    When they keep the vehicle for arrest evidence, the District Attorney's Office puts a hold on the vehicle until they are able to investigate it - photograph it, ensure it was operable, etc. In this situation, people are often able to get their vehicles after submitting a demand for the return of property through the District Attorney's Office. With that being said, it can take some time waiting for the ADA to complete their investigation.    In the second scenario, the police attempt to forfeit the vehicle as the instrumentality of a crime. Basically what this means, is they attempt to keep the vehicle so they can they auction it off. This can often be fought and/or negotiated so the vehicle can be returned to you. In some circumstances (such as yours) there may be arguments that the driver is not the lawful owner of the vehicle. I hope this information is helpful. 
Generally speaking when vehicles are used in the commission of a crime, the police tend to voucher/invoice/keep them for one of two reasons - 1) For arrest evidence or 2) For forfeiture.    When they keep the vehicle for arrest evidence, the District Attorney's Office puts a hold on the vehicle until they are able to investigate it - photograph it, ensure it was operable, etc. In this situation, people are often able to get their vehicles after submitting a demand for the return of property through the District Attorney's Office. With that being said, it can take some time waiting for the ADA to complete their investigation.    In the second scenario, the police attempt to forfeit the vehicle as the instrumentality of a crime. Basically what this means, is they attempt to keep the vehicle so they can they auction it off. This can often be fought and/or negotiated so the vehicle can be returned to you. In some circumstances (such as yours) there may be arguments that the driver is not the lawful owner of the vehicle. I hope this information is helpful. 
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