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Q: If someone is found guilty for assault then goes to an appeal and is found not guilty what are your options?
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How long after you plead guilty do you have to appeal it?

I don't think you can appeal after a guilty plea.


If someone is already on parole for murder and gets charged and found guilty of third degree assault what can happen?

They are back to prison.


What are the consequences for being guilty of an assault?

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What does guilty by waiver mean?

When someone pleads guilty by waiver, it means that they give up certain rights. Some of these rights include the right to have a trial before a judge, the right to testify on your own behalf, and the right to appeal an order of the court.


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It depends on the circumstances and locallegislation.


What if someone calls the cops and tells them that you beat them up?

Well, not to worry.In Law, everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.That means that if they can't show you proof, it's illegal to punish you as a guilty person.


If you have found out that you have an failure to appear in court for assault which you plead not guilty on back in the beginning of 2009 what shall you do?

I suggest that you, or an attorney acting on your behalf, contact the court ASAP. If you FTA'd on an assault charge there may be a warrant on file for you. It is best to get this cleared up as it could certainly complicate your future life and employment options.


Criminal law what defines assault. What if someone restrains another person that they think is going to assault them?

The person who first physically contacts the other is guilty of the assault. Your assumption of the other persons's intent is immaterial. Assault is one of those offenses in which you almost have to be the victim of the first blow struck before you can retaliate. In many jurisdictions, assault is threat of bodily harm when the ability to carry it out exists. The actual contact is battery.


Can you get section 8 if im guilty for assault?

Each housing authority has its own rules regarding tenant selection. If the assault is a misdemeanor you probably will be allowed.


If someone is found guilty then goes to an appeals court and is still found guilty can they question the original sentence?

It depends on what grounds the first appeal was filed. If you feel strongly about your position you should appeal the Appeals Court ruling to your state Supreme Court. Otherwise, you could try for a second appeal based on the harshness of the sentence. They would either decline to hear itl. or the might possibly grant you a new hearing based on those specific grounds.


Is it guilty to kill someone?

If you are planning to kill someone, you will be guilty if you do; if you have killed someone, you are guilty. actually killing somebody is guilty if you have no reason if you have a reason to kill somebody then it would ether have to be a vendetta, or a family tradition if you have a reason besides that then u would feel guilty


What happens when a defendant dies before his appeal goes through. Is the case closed and the he remains innocent until proven guilty?

Generally, if the defendant was originally proven guilty, and as said he dies before his appeal goes thru, the original verdict of "GUILTY" will be upheld. However, this may depend of certain state statutues.