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| Stolded or missplased wallet | 10/3/2008 | Philip Sweeting |
Q: I filed a police report for a stolen wallet, if i find the wallet will I be charged with filing a ...
A: The police cannot charge you with filing a false report unless the information you told them....you ...
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| Forced to learn Spanish | 10/2/2008 | William A Saunders |
Q: I apologize if I am in the wrong place, but I'm not sure where to post this. I live in a suburb of ...
A: Well, employers may make requirements for workers like that. Companies require workers to learn new ...
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| vehicle accidents | 10/1/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: one south florida city is considering charging the at fault driver almost $800 for the ...
A: You can request it, but you will have to do it directly with the SHeriff's Office. It is also based ...
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| retrieval of gift | 9/27/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: my son received two concert tickets as a gift from his girlfriend. he later (before the concert) ...
A: Diane, While the laws in every state are different I am pretty confident that this would be a ...
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| Underage drinking | 9/25/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: My 19 yo son went out with friends last night in Orlando and at 0700 this morning he walked in ...
A: I am glad your son is OK. Alcohol is a dangerous thing when used in excess. I had a man die in the ...
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| Police radar | 9/25/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: At night, on hilly road, I was ticketed for speeding. I wasn't. A car passed me moments before ...
A: You have a valid point and one that should have made the officer not stop your car. I teach (as do ...
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| 316.1995 | 9/18/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Greetings Mr. Wagoner, I received the above violation in Broward county, Florida and upon review of ...
A: Good Morning Mr. Smith, The statue you refer to 316.1995 is for Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle ...
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| Criminal Record at age 17 | 9/15/2008 | William A Saunders |
Q: and I was wondering if it did infact get expunged off my record at age 18 like everyone is saying it ...
A: Each state sets its own rules of how to process juvenile offenders and the various age to transfer ...
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| Criminal Record at age 17 | 9/14/2008 | William A Saunders |
Q: and I was wondering if it did infact get expunged off my record at age 18 like everyone is saying it ...
A: It never should have appeared on your adult record. Usually, juvenile records are sealed and ...
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| Legal tiime that a jail has to respond | 9/13/2008 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: There is an inmate that served prison time and a week before he was released they told him that he ...
A: Krista, The detainer on your friend is valid for many days (generally up to 90) instead of hours ...
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| federal probation | 9/7/2008 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I am on federal probation for five years, i am a single mother and in a town where it is difficult ...
A: Michelle, Without stating the obvious, the granting of probation is a contract that requires ...
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| Question about violating your privacy | 9/6/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: What will be the punishment for someone who invaded your privacy. A person who new my social ...
A: There is no law against checking someones credit report. Its only against the law to use the ...
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| Criminal Tresspass Warning | 9/6/2008 | Darrin Bell |
Q: Is there any way to have a criminal trespass warning lifted? I was recently being harassed by an ...
A: technically, there is nothing to be removed. have you ever gotten a warning for speeding or any ...
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| want to be police officer | 9/4/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: i,m 14 years old and a female and wondering what types of classes i should take and if policing is ...
A: Good for you! Being a police officer is a great job. There are a few things you can do that would ...
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| Age Of Consent Law in Kentucky | 9/2/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Mr. Wagoner, I have looked all over the internet for an answer to my question on the age of ...
A: You looked at the right areas but did not look far enough. It is illegal for you two to have sex. It ...
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| Civil Law vs Biblical Law | 8/31/2008 | Darrin Bell |
Q: What do you do when you are convinced that a civil law defies God's law? Aren't you morally ...
A: Dr. In a perfect world, there would only be one law, but we are far from perfect and since there ...
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| Seizure of Video Tape | 8/27/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am a criminal justice major at Liberty University, and one of our first assignments for a course I ...
A: Well first off, thank you for looking at the criminal justice field as a possible career. It has ...
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| theft | 8/27/2008 | William A Saunders |
Q: If someone broke into my home and robbed me, I would file a report and make a list of all the things ...
A: this is a great question. Generally it could be your word against the other person’s. However, it ...
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| juvenile rights in harrassment charge | 8/27/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: my 15 year old son was horse playing with a friend and another kid who was 11 years old jumped in ...
A: Pamela, The "reading of rights" thing is the most misunderstood part of the criminal justice ...
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| petition to revoke probation /domestic violence | 8/26/2008 | Darrin Bell |
Q: what happens at a court date for petition to revoke probation? this person has 3 prior convictions ...
A: mari, what is supposed to happen is sort of like a trial. if this person is on probation and is ...
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| standard procedure in the event of a theft | 8/26/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I'm writing a story right now and I was wondering what would happen in this situation: There is an ...
A: In real life witnesses and victims are isolated from each other and interviewed. In serious crimes ...
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| standard procedure in the event of a theft | 8/26/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I'm writing a story right now and I was wondering what would happen in this situation: There is an ...
A: Michelle, Perhaps I can help you out by pointing out that no police officer in his right mind is ...
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| Thank you | 8/24/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: and I was never arrested or informed until the warrant was issued that's the problem I was told they ...
A: Kelly, I answered your second question before this one. Whoever told you that is just plain ...
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| Citation not given | 8/24/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: What I want to know is the proceedures can they just issue a warrant or do they have to inform me ...
A: There is no requirement for an officer or a police department to to notify you "before the warrant". ...
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| Novel Related Question | 8/21/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Mr Toomey, I noticed you are helping others with their questions regarding police work and their ...
A: Ray, Before I help you out here I want to let you know that explosives and bombs and not within ...
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| Citation not issued at time of accusation | 8/20/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Is it legal for a warrant to be issued without being told what I am accused of. I work at a store ...
A: Kelly, At the time of your arrest, or shortly afterwards, you should be informed of the ...
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| Post Conviction Relief | 8/19/2008 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I was wondering how I could help my father. He was convicted of intent to manufacture ...
A: The answer is yes, sort of. That is why I am suggesting consulting an attorney who might have the ...
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| Felony theft??? | 8/19/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I'm being charge with 2 counts of felony theft and giving false information. It's from food stamps, ...
A: That information will really be helpful in your case. Make sure that your lawyer or you have a copy ...
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| Felony theft??? | 8/19/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I'm being charge with 2 counts of felony theft and giving false information. It's from food stamps, ...
A: If this is your first arrest and the only thing on your record, you are more than likely looking at ...
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| prisons | 8/17/2008 | William A Saunders |
Q: how many prisons are in each state in america ?
A: Hey buddy, what's going on? There is a different number of prisons in each state. Hope this ...
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| payday loan prosecution | 8/15/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I am from MO and took out a payday loan online from a company in MO also. To make a long story ...
A: Marcia, Not knowing a thing about Missouri law and having never even been there I can only guess ...
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| please tell me | 8/14/2008 | Philip Sweeting |
Q: how do you get a police case reopened?
A: You gave me no facts about the case in question so it is difficult to give an answer but...... ...
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| I hope you do not mind... | 8/12/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I was just searching through allexpert's old answers and I came across one of your answers helping a ...
A: LOL There are a lot of things that get done that are not technically "by the rules" all the time. ...
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| legal age of consent | 8/11/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I was wondering...I turn 17 in about 4 months. From what I have been told the age that I can legally ...
A: I am sorry, I should have been more clear. § 101.003. CHILD OR MINOR; ADULT. (a) "Child" or ...
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| capital punishment | 8/10/2008 | William A Saunders |
Q: what are some crimes that one is sentenced to capital punishment
A: .. The most common crime for which capital punishment is handed down is for murder. The other ...
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| adjudicatement(sp) | 8/4/2008 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I hope you can help me with this question, as nobody around here seems to know...I just the run ...
A: Chuck, A lot has to do with the local jurisdiction you were committed in, but essentially you are ...
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| money order | 8/4/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I dropped off two money orders in the night slot at my apartment office for rent equaling $536.18 ...
A: Well you could ask the manager to file a theft report for the money orders. Since you have a ...
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| no arrests | 8/3/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: we know of a woman who goes from state to state, hiding in womens shelters to avoid police, and she ...
A: I am sorry you were taken by this women, and from what it sounds like, others also. What your ...
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| Counseling Minors | 8/2/2008 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: My friend is a new high school counselor. Last school year she was counseling a 15 year girl who ...
A: Mary Yes. A student can always return and make accusations. It is common and happens often. That ...
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| Speeding <:) | 8/1/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I go to school in Atlanta, GA and, if you've ever been in ANY large city, you will know that the ...
A: Don't you know that slowing down saves gas!?!? :) You don't need a RADAR/LASER detector. You just ...
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