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| Problem With Small Town Police Chief | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Mr. Zukowski, After reviewing the experts in this category, I feel you may be best suited to offer ...
A: Unfortunately most of it seems to be legit. But you can get an intial consultation with a local ...
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| Innocent Arrest | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Paul Edward Zukowski My Brother (24 in age) flew from Israel (his home) to the US. He landed in the ...
A: 1. How can he reach Public attorney that will present the case for him & will help him? And what is ...
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| 17 and 25 year old | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I asked you a question earlier about me and my 25 year old boyfriend and whether I'm old enough to ...
A: Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (cigarrette, alcohol or any criminal act) or if you cross ...
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| 17 and 25 year old | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I asked you a question earlier about me and my 25 year old boyfriend and whether I'm old enough to ...
A: No there no 3 year provision for over. ...
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| Employee Theft | 8/20/2009 |
Q: ..We just found out that my 32 yr old stepdaughter has been writing herself cash advances over the ...
A: Untill there are exact charges filed you really can't estimate the potential sentence. There are ...
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| Non violent crimes | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering, my boyfriend went to jail for recieving stolen property over 3 months ago. A friend ...
A: Here the change in law. Nonviolent Sentencing Laws Eased February 26, 2008 Daily Journal ...
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| Two misdemeanor charges ( marijuana and drug paraphernalia) | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I recently got stopped for making a wrong turn signal and i had a pipe packed with marijuana in ...
A: You need to consult attorney. You might be able to get into a Diversion Programs for First-Time ...
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| shoplifting | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I was caught shoplifting at Kohls and was taken to a room where I was very cooperative and handled ...
A: You use the public defender. The first court date will be an Arraignment. You need to keep the the ...
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| minors | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Is there a law that states parents are to be present when questioned about a crime, in where they're ...
A: In school is not normally in custody. Plus the principle has In loco parentis in something like this ...
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| minors | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Is there a law that states parents are to be present when questioned about a crime, in where they're ...
A: In most cases no. It depends on what actually happening. Police are allowed to do a Terry Stop and ...
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| Penalties (or threat of penalties) for teen's false report | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Like many folks here I'm writing a novel and trying to keep things as authentic as possible. In ...
A: Well they would likily search and look for evidence. Keep talking to the kid to see if his story ...
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| Search warrant suppression | 4/19/2009 |
Q: A warrant was issued and executed for my home. I was arrested. After my release from jail, I ...
A: It sounds like they had an informant who bad gave them questionable information or your boyfriend ...
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| Search warrant suppression | 4/19/2009 |
Q: A warrant was issued and executed for my home. I was arrested. After my release from jail, I ...
A: They would have show proable cause to be issued the warrent. When you hire a lawyer for your case he ...
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| criminal trespass | 3/14/2009 |
Q: If I pleAD NOT GUILTY WILL PROOF HAVE TO BE SHOWN AKA PICTURES WITNESSES AND IF FOUND NOT GUILTY CAN ...
A: In most cases no, but you can take this too a civil trial lawyer to find out if yours is one ...
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| Young offender pen pal | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I recently decided to start writing to a couple of inmates, because I felt that perhaps I could do ...
A: Again, what did he do to wind up in adult prison at age 15?? Plus being sent to prison is to punish ...
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| extradition | 2/28/2009 |
Q: "A relative of mine was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania. He took it for ...
A: Bench warrents do not go away untill show up in court. If he has any contract with the police he ...
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| Young offender pen pal | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I recently decided to start writing to a couple of inmates, because I felt that perhaps I could do ...
A: He went away at 15 and sent to an adult prison?????? You sure he telling you the truth? 15 yo ...
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| A Minor's rights while in school` | 1/30/2009 |
Q: On 1/29/09 my daughter was questioned and her body and personal belongings were searched by a female ...
A: First its not correct that your child has no rights or you do not have parental rights. Children do ...
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| Intoxication Assault - procedure | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Over the holidays, I was struck by a vehicle in a head-on collision. Unfortunately, I was ...
A: First I am sorry this happened to you. The warrent not going away. At some point in time he will be ...
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| Theft of money, bail outs | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Ok, I have just admitted to a total theft of $1,240.00 from the company I worked for. I'll be ...
A: You have the amount for it to be class a Misdemeanor assuming its your first offence and none of the ...
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| Trespassing on a public park | 1/10/2009 |
Q: Last night, my boyfriend, myself, and two of our friends (all of us 17 except for our one 18 year ...
A: First you were arrested. You were released, but the citation is an arrest. You do have to go to ...
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| Minor Interrogation | 1/9/2009 |
Q: In Florida, in a public school, can a minor be interrogated or questioned without a parent present, ...
A: First Miranda only kicks in after formal questioning. Being read your rights at the point arrest ...
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| check fraud/ forgery | 12/24/2008 |
Q: my 16 year old daughter is being accused of forging checks. She admitted it all and is paying the ...
A: Its up to the bank if charges are pressed. Normally they do prosecute. Its most likily will be a ...
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| please help me help my friend | 12/23/2008 |
Q: i'm 15 years old and so is my best friend. we both live in colorado, in america. his mom is ...
A: Best I can tell you is have your call the childrens services in your state and report the the abuse ...
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| Consumption of alcohol by a minor | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My daughter was cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor. She is 17 and was a passenger in a car ...
A: They do not need parent notification for an arrest. The breathalyzer might be suppressed in court as ...
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| Juvenile record. | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am a prenursing student. I was told that before I can be licensed to work in a hospital I will ...
A: It different in each state but in general if it is expunged its gone. If the record is sealed its ...
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| urgent help | 12/4/2008 |
Q: can u please help me.i use my aunt debit card for purchase but i forgot to give it back to her.she ...
A: It really is up to the bank. The bank is the one had the lose. She could tell them it was a ...
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| Shoplifting | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am 18 and was caught shoplifting (3 shirts totalling $174), and the store does prosecute. I was ...
A: I suggest you hire a lawyer and fast. Otherwise get there early and talk to the public defender. You ...
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| Misdemeanor Shoplifting | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I live in Cincinnati and was on vacation in Tennessee a couple weeks ago and made a very stupid ...
A: First yes you need a lawyer. You have to return for all court hearing or a you will have a an arrest ...
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| Alternetives to prison | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions for you, which alternatives to prison do you support the most? What crimes do ...
A: I have a few questions for you, which alternatives to prison do you support the most? What crimes do ...
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| Rehabilitation vs Punishment | 11/6/2007 |
Q: my name is Andrew Zylstra and I wanted to ask you about rehab vs punishment. I am doing a project ...
A: Below are some to explore the topic. Do to activism more will lean to rehab model. After 30 years ...
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| victim of a crime | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I would like your opinion on something. If an individual maintains a lifestyle that in some way ...
A: No there is nothing that makes the victim who could be a perp in another crime. Its also possible ...
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| teens | 9/25/2007 |
Q: We live in the state of Texas..my daughter is almost 15..the boy she likes is 19. I know him well ...
A: The age of consent is 18. 17 if they if they are within 2 years of age. 14 and 19 a parent can not ...
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| hi | 9/23/2007 |
Q: when are the police who are investigating a person who operates a car, allowed to search the car ...
A: Here a link that on overview of plain view. ...
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| hi | 9/22/2007 |
Q: when are the police who are investigating a person who operates a car, allowed to search the car ...
A: >when are the police who are investigating a person who operates a car, allowed to search the car ...
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| criminal record | 9/1/2007 |
Q: racy is the criminal who stole my husbands identity....name address and dob... and gave it to the ...
A: First step is to call the court of the clerk were the case was handled. It could be a clerical ...
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| Accused of a crime i did not commit | 8/3/2007 |
Q: It all started when my car was impounded by the police. the one driving it was my exbf who borrowed ...
A: You need to hire a criminal defence lawyer. Its not going to be cheap or short in time to get this ...
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| hi | 7/18/2007 |
Q: this 22 year old girl told me that up till two years ago she worked as an escort in new york and ...
A: It's most likily a local police matter unless the escort service worked out of state or used ...
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| E-felony | 7/6/2007 |
Q: My son was just caught with unstamped cigarettes that he got from an indian reservation to sell they ...
A: I can vary greatly depending on where this happened. This really a question you need to take up with ...
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| Parole Violation | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend just told me that he forgot that he had a probation meeting this morning. He is on the ...
A: He should call the, if an honest mistake no much if he was cooroperative before this. If he doesn't ...
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| hsdfhfdhfd | 4/3/2007 |
Q: y do people sexually abuse children?
A: Basically they molest because thier sex drive had kids as the object of desire rather than adults. ...
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| CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THEFTS INSIDE POSTAL PACKAGES IN THE UNITED STATES | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I'm an Italian man resident in Italy.Could you let me know what is the criminal penalty for an U.S. ...
A: The USPS and Costems can open and inspect packages entering the U.S. if there feel its suspcious or ...
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| Violation of Probation | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My husband was arrested in 2001 for ROBB. GUN/DEADLY WPN, he served 4 years in prison and was ...
A: Given what you said he needs psychiatric treatment. He should start asap. A MDs opinion could have ...
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| ???? | 3/28/2007 |
Q: If a girl is 17 in the state of Texas, she is at the legal age of consent right? but I did hear that ...
A: No it isn't. The age of consent in Texas is considered to be 17 years of age, however, until the ...
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| my boyfriend | 3/27/2007 |
Q: ok so my boyfriend is 19 and i am 16. we have been together about 6 months but my parents only know ...
A: Actually in 18 states your not old to give consent even if you willing. If your in one of those ...
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| My daughter was arrested felony theft and possession | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have never had to deal with the police and i am at a loss of what to do, my daughter was arrested ...
A: First, your daughter needs to hire a criminal lawyer or speak with the public defender. If her ...
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| In Texas, Age of Consent | 1/10/2007 |
Q: ok yes, but as i said, she's turning 16 in 4 months. all questions after i mentioned that i was ...
A: You will still be more than 3 years older than she and she still a minor at 16 years old. The age of ...
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| In Texas, Age of Consent | 1/10/2007 |
Q: hope you can identify and answer all my questions... info: i'm 19, my girlfriend is 15. we're ...
A: Age of consent is 17 years old in Texas. You more than 3 years her senior. It means ANY sexual ...
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| Sentenced | 12/28/2006 |
Q: His public defender was very abrasive, and would not answer many questions. In Arizona I am hearing ...
A: Its possible if they deemed that he needs transition time. Subtracting the 90 days is not a ...
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| Sentenced | 12/27/2006 |
Q: Today my fiancee' was sentenced to 1 year in the Arizona DOC. He has two class felony charges the ...
A: In general all but 90 days would be served. It depends on the term of the sentence as to how long he ...
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| criminal mischief third | 12/11/2006 |
Q: My son was charged with criminal mischief third after shattering both the window and glass door with ...
A: Its sounds like a minor charge from what your saying. I do not have details to express a definative ...
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| Probation violation and other | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Ok he has been in jail 3 weeks today, has been to court for the SC charges, and is now waiting for ...
A: NC doesn't have provide council at this point unless he says he will fight extridition. (prove he is ...
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| wanna know if im legally right.... and im a friend of candy gramma | 11/10/2006 |
Q: oh no sir. if this got out , the company would get damaged publicly by wat he did. ie my friend. but ...
A: If your telling someone how to break the rules cost the company money or damaged the companies ...
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| wanna know if im legally right.... and im a friend of candy gramma | 11/9/2006 |
Q: ok . but can they sue me for it if they wanna or can they just fire me.hi. candy gramma once told me ...
A: Fired, yes you could be. Most employers would terminate employment for this type thing. It depends ...
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| wanna know if im legally right.... and im a friend of candy gramma | 11/9/2006 |
Q: candy gramma once told me about u a long time ago . i searchd for u then couldn find u.well havnt ...
A: It really does depend on the work rules where you are. This really is work question. You don't have ...
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| Execution of juveniles | 11/7/2006 |
Q: At what age do you think the death penalty should be imposed? For what crimes do you think it is an ...
A: There is no death penality for those under 18 years old at the time of the crime; due to a Supreme ...
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| Juv crime | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I live in Ohio In July there were a few cars broken into which involved some cds, a stereo, a ...
A: You have to prove you can't afford a private attorney to get a free one. If jail time is unlikily ...
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| SEARCH AND SEIZURE | 10/30/2006 |
Q: we were pulled over for making an illegal right turn and then they said that we were seen breaking ...
A: First its the person who is in control of the car, if the owners not present. Normally its the ...
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| SEARCH AND SEIZURE | 10/29/2006 |
Q: but if your drunk do you really know what your doing and because when i drunk i don't know what I'm ...
A: Unless you can prove you were stumbly slurring words falling down down drunk and you were on a dash ...
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| How can a juvenile rapist just get away with just a slap on the hand | 10/2/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- liberty indiana Followup To Question - I have a question on how much ...
A: In general the juvie system can not hold someone past age of 21. The system is designed rehab not ...
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| juvenille crimes | 8/27/2006 |
Q: i live in pa. my son was involved with a burglary, he is 14 years old, he did not brake in the ...
A: If he has a stable family and no other criminal record probation and community service may be ...
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| suspended sentence | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I WAS GIVEN A 5 YEAR SUSPENDED SENTENCE IN 2000 AND WAS WONDERING IF THE FELONY CAN BE EXPONGED,AND ...
A: It depends on your state, what the offence was and criminal history. Some states offer pardons if ...
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| Suicide | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I'm currently in a medical ethics class which has brought about a debate on whether or not suicide ...
A: Suicide is not legal in all 50 states. If unscucessful you would be committed to Mental Hospitol. ...
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| presumptionj of innocence | 7/20/2006 |
Q: zukowski, i am a law student from israel, and im doing a research project on the presumption of ...
A: It is in the 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th amendments to the Constitution. Its also has rules of evidence & ...
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| ARRAIGNMENT | 7/7/2006 |
Q: AFTER ARREST IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR ARRAIGNMENT ??
A: In most cases not a hard and fast one if person is released on bail before the arraingement. If they ...
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| Theft 2nd degree | 6/14/2006 |
Q: 2 years ago i stole some items from an employer. I got caught, confessed to the theft manangement ...
A: You really need to talk with the public defender or a private lawyer. I can't offer any other ...
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| teenage criminals | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I am a a high school student and we have a debate tomorrow about whether or not teenage criminals ...
A: It depend on the crime really. Shop lifting minor vandalism and other misdemeanors probably not. ...
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| Warrants | 4/13/2006 |
Q: So there is no way a traffic warrant could get me arrested at a Social Security office? (considering ...
A: Not to the best of my knowldge. As I said Social Security is not a law enforcement agency. Since its ...
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| Question | 3/24/2006 |
Q: Do you by chance know the ruling that says that minors can't be executed? Also, what is a SCOTUS ...
A: SCOTUS is the Supreme Court of the United States. The case is Roper v Simmons. ...
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| mentally ill criminals | 2/24/2006 |
Q: how does the law deal with severely mentally ill psychopaths when they commit multiple murders?
A: In general they are tried like anyone else. Mental illness in itself is not a defence against ...
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| sex offender living arrangements | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I just went on the Megan's law website in which there is a map available to see if there are ...
A: It depends on which state your in and if the committed crimes against children. What you broght up ...
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| Offender Rehabilitation | 11/18/2005 |
Q: Iam doing a paper on Prisoner Rehabilitation where I need to ask an expert on the subject and ...
A: Most prisoners are NOT rehabable. Thier criminality normally starts as a teens and continues till ...
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| How do the Rape effect people | 10/19/2005 |
Q:
A: Here are some links to explore the topic. http://www.google.com/Top/Society/Crime/Sex_Offenses/ ...
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| LWOP in Washington State | 10/17/2005 |
Q: I am aware that the minimum age that the State can sentence a Juvenile (tried as an adult) to LWOP ...
A: I was not aware that it has. At 16 its automatically adult court. Between 12 and 15 and 364 days ...
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| suicide | 8/13/2005 |
Q: this is a hypothetical question. paul and andrew went to a shooting range to test paul's gun. after ...
A: Maybe yes maybe no depending on the state it happened in and if they have storage requirement laws. ...
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| Bugged Phone | 8/6/2005 |
Q: ---Well, PEZ after answering all your questions to get an answer, I really didn't get one. The ...
A: Sir, I gave you best possible answer as the topic actually takes a book as there possibly 52 ...
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| Bugged Phone | 8/6/2005 |
Q: ---Answers to your 4 questions. 1. Two-way taping device (taping all conversations coming and going ...
A: Taping of conversations legally by private parties vary greatly state to state. Some require 1 party ...
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| Juveniles being tried as adults | 6/28/2005 |
Q: I am doing a documented persuasive paper on juveniles being tried as adults. My view is that I ...
A: Its becoming more common that kids who are serious criminal are being treated as an adult. Here are ...
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| Theft/Shop Lifting | 6/11/2005 |
Q: A parent recently wrote to a national advise collumn that is published in dozens of newspapers. She ...
A: As too which court handles it is different in other states. In some states 16 is legally an adult ...
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| Qualifications | 5/25/2005 |
Q: I am writing a magazine piece on the subject of Internet advisors and the various sites where people ...
A: Mr. Fishburn, First it was highly unethical in my opinion to have not said what you are doing ...
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| What is the difference? | 5/21/2005 |
Q: Between pornography and prostitution with camera?
A: One is private act where a John pays a whore fore a specofic service. In production of porn both ...
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| hello sir.
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Q: how is it, that a teenager (does'nt know what their doing)when they have sex with an adult,but if ...
A: It depends on the exact age of the teen involved and which state your talking about. Both of these ...
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| Death penalty | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I'm Taiwanese and I'm interested in reasons why some people in the United States support death ...
A: Most people in the USA about 66% support the death as punishment for the worst offenders. I would ...
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| Probation and your residency | 10/22/2004 |
Q: Alright, I live in the state of Virginia and am 17 years old. About a year and a half ago I got ...
A: Your dad was correct your PO can and likily will tell you where you can live. Any change in ...
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| 3rd time dui | 10/5/2004 |
Q: My husband repeatly drives under the influence of alcohol. Sometimes he forces me to drive while ...
A: Well revokation of his licence if caught is definate and jail is possible. Well the police would ...
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| staging a crime scene | 8/26/2004 |
Q: they altered the scene to make it appear that another person was driving the car. three people, ...
A: Well as a death was involved there is no statute of limitations. As the for those involved they ...
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| corporal punishment by teachers | 7/23/2004 |
Q: I would like to know whether, the u.s.a has a federal legislation regarding corporal punishment by ...
A: There is no federal law regarding this. State laws vary widely. So have abolished it, other allow it ...
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| Police procedures with junvenile offenders | 3/10/2004 |
Q: The boy is twelve years old and the story takes place in a small upstate NY town. Numerous ...
A: >The boy is twelve years old and the story takes place in a small upstate NY town. Numerous ...
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Hi, I was wondering if you... | 2/29/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you could please answer a few questions for me. I am really confused about how ...
A: I was wondering if you could please answer a few questions for me. I am really confused about how ...
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