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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Civil -or- Criminal Case?? | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a long story that I will TRY to make relatively short. (Please stick with it - the "criminal" ... A: Mike, The first thing you need to do is to contact your local police and report the incident ... | |
| lying to a policeman | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I was stopped for speeding, and the officer noticed I had an "IAFF" (fireman's union) sticker on my ... A: Clark, The short answer is yes. Here is the statute: ... | |
| Coercion as a Crime | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I met a woman in Nov. 2009. She was a student in a vocational school. She has 3 young children and ... A: Jim, You certainly do have a foundation to support both a criminal complaint of fraud and a civil ... | |
| Child visitation | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: My ex continually brings my daughters home late from visitations..like 3 to 4 hours late without ... A: Greg, The short answer is yes. However expect some resistance in terms of that agency stating that ... | |
| remarrying | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I live in upstate ny and my father is remarrying for the third time. Know one likes the new wife and ... A: Katie, To answer your question directly the answer is that she will get what is left in the will ... | |
| Manslaughter? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: On July 3rd, 2011, my oldest daughter Mia went to a pool party at a friend's. We live in Michigan. A ... A: Brenlynn, I agree with the DA here. It all turns on what Mia knew at the time and what her intent ... | |
| Manslaughter? | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: On July 3rd, 2011, my oldest daughter Mia went to a pool party at a friend's. We live in Michigan. A ... A: Brenlynn, Your question sent chills down my spine. What a horrific scenario for a 16 year old ... | |
| Drug Dealer Liable? | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: If a dealer sells drugs to someone who commits suicide while on those drugs, is the dealer ... A: Mike, From a criminal law perspective the answer is no. From a civil law perspective the estate of ... | |
| Domestic violence | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can answer something for me. If officers receive a domestic violence call, can the husband ... A: Dennis, In most states the answer is yes. The domestic violence laws in many jurisdictions have ... | |
| Search warrant | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Would the police need a search warrant for a victim's workplace if they're looking for his missing ... A: Mike, The short answer is "yes." However, that requirement could be circumvented if the police ... | |
| Detective question | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: In what ways is a detective notified of his next case? Is it through radio, cell, supervisor? ... A: Dennis, A lot depends upon the size of the police department but it can be all three. A detective ... | |
| Question | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: If a suspect is interviewed by police and then released, can the police follow him from the station ... A: Dennis, The answer is yes. The police would be justified in doing so as long as their actions ... | |
| Theft | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: My friend (Tara)'s friend (Deirdre) came over to her home and stole her Engagement and Wedding Rings ... A: Tamara, A lot has to do with the state which the offense took place in and the value of the rings ... | |
| Red light traffic violation? | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend was looking at a sign very briefly, and as he looked up, the light was red, but he was ... A: Elizabeth, Your boyfriend can simply tell the truth about the incident and claim that he was ... | |
| Criminal Trespassing | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My questions are about trespassing and how it goes to felony trespassing.I'm involved in protests ... A: Lisa, 1. Yes until you are warned to leave campus and not come back through official communication ... | |
| neighbors | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I believe my neighbors are throwing trash over the fence and into my yard. Specifically I have ... A: You need to set up a discrete closed circuit television camera that records in 24 hour segments. ... | |
| stolen gun | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I bought a storage room at auction a few years ago that contained 4 guns. I sold the 3 rifle type ... A: Nikki, I would report the incident to the police so that you are protected from civil liability ... | |
| defense of duress | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: If an officer arrested a male defendant for armed bank robbery, and the defendant agreed to speak ... A: Jeremy, The scenario you presented is what is known as an affirmative defense. An affirmative ... | |
| frist offender | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: if i got charged with a felony for credit card fraud and plead first offender would this seal my ... A: Jeremie, No, but it might entitle you to be able to expunge your record in the future upon ... | |
| right to an attorney | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a twenty seven year old male with a family of four, of whom I am the sole supporter. Several ... A: Michael, You should contact the Chester Lawyer Referral Service. Their website states: IF YOU ... | |
| 4th amendment/ search and seizure, government | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I like your professional opinion on the following: 1) Explain why the 4th Amendment applies to the ... A: Rudy, 1. The Fourth Amendment applies to agents of the federal government through the incorporation ... | |
| Inheritance Law | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: What were early 18th century England inheritance laws like? Also, during that time, were there any ... A: Jason, Under English Common Law the early 18th Century was still controlled by "The Canons of ... | |
| aggravated rape | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: can you give me another opinon on the following case: "Victim of aggravated rape is a 22 year old ... A: Rudy, The break in this case would be for a nurse or doctor trained in rape counseling to begin to ... | |
| child abuse | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can give your opinion on the following case example: "Victim is six year old ... A: Rudy, The leads and authority to support probable cause are the physical signs of injury. Children ... | |
| victim of a crime | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: Why is society considered the victim of crime rather than the individual being victimized? A: Rudy, Because at one time early in our Nation's history the individual had to file the complaint ... | |
| Simple Assault | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Can simple assault occur if there is a wall and a locked door between you and the other person (a ... A: Susan, Usually not as the perpetrator must be able to carry out the threat of bodily injury. ... | |
| Minor geting detained | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if a minor getting detained by a store security person, in Texas, If the security ... A: Kristi, You are raising many questions that require more in-depth legal answers. In general ... | |
| Monetary compensation | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Saunders. My case is crazy. I'll make it as short as possible. I have an ongoing investigation with ... A: Paula, The short answer to your question is "probably not." However, many states offer restorative ... | |
| assualt | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Scenerio: A boyfriend hits his girlfriend cutting her face. She signs a statement that night ... A: Lin, She may be able to if the police department will revisit the incident and/or the District ... | |
| Colorado prison time | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: how much time will my friend serve on a 12-15 month doc sentence in colorado? Thank you for your ... A: Tracie, Hello. I found your question languishing in the question pool and decided to answer it as ... | |
| Traffic accident consequences | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I was in a traffic accident in California where I rear-ended another car. I understand that I am ... A: Reah, Hello. I found your question languishing in the question pool and decided to answer it as I ... | |
| vandalism | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: What the penalty for breaking a TV and pouring bleach on something A: Mario, Hello. I found your question languishing in the question pool and decided to answer it as I ... | |
| car egging incident | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: This girl I used to be friends with, her car got egged. Supposedly at a friends house I told ... A: Jeremy, Hello. I found your question languishing in the question pool and decided to answer it as ... | |
| car egging situation | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: This girl I used to be friends with, her car got egged. Supposedly at a friends house I told ... A: Jeremy, Hello. I found your question languishing in the question pool and decided to answer it as ... | |
| charged for assault for the 2nd time and have previous record | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Im a minor. I've been convicted of assault and destruction of preperty plus shoplifting and I've ... A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ... | |
| underage drinking (photos online) | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I found a pictures of my daughter online, who is not 21 yet, drinking and smoking pot from a bong at ... A: Robert, The answer is yes to both questions and it should be reported to the jurisdiction where ... | |
| underage sexual contact resulting in pregnancy | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: my 16 yr old became pregnant after have relations with a 24 yr old. He is now telling her that his ... A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ... | |
| License Suspension Question | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: i dont know if this is the right place to put this or not but i couldnt find anywhere else. In 2005 ... A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ... | |
| criminal trespass | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Will this charge (criminal trespass) have to be proven if I plead not guilty? Will they have to show ... A: Lynn, The answer is yes. The prosecution must prove their case under the burden of "proof beyond a ... | |
| red lights | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: i was given a ticket for funning a red light on my bicycle although i didnt go through an ... A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ... | |
| Well | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: We know somebody that has stolen 7 checks that equal up to 1047.00 What Kind of charges will The ... A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ... | |
| need to know asap | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: ok so i stole 90 dollars from my job they asked me i admitted to it and apologized and payed the ... A: I found your question lingering in the question pool so I decided to help. A lot depends upon what ... | |
| 14 year old shoplifting | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son was caught shoplifting $65.45 worth of goods from a local grocery store in CO. ... A: Nadine, His offense falls into petty (petit) theft or retail theft. It is usually one of the least ... | |
| arrest scenario | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an unusual question regarding a screenplay that I'm writing, and I wanted to consult with you ... A: Natalie, I do believe that the scenario you propose is believable. I know because I have tried it! ... | |
| formal complaint | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been on probation for 2 years due to 3rd degree dui. On Friday I left a cab my wallet for ... A: Ryan, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ... | |
| 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: Johann, Your relative will be entered into the National Crime Information Computer as having an ... | |
| state prisons | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Do state prisons incarcerate just those convicted of felonies or do they also take those convicted ... A: Welcome Lee, The state prison systems generally incarcerate those offenders who have sentences ... | |
| arrest of a 16 year old | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: A 16 year old was arrested for drugs in new York city , photo and finger prints at police station ... A: Joseph, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ... | |
| Legal tiime that a jail has to respond | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| federal probation | 9/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Post Conviction Relief | 8/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| adjudicatement(sp) | 8/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Counseling Minors | 8/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| runaway | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: is it a crime for a minor boy to take a minor girl across state lines without parents permission. ... A: Rhonda, Usually the answer in no. However if the age range is his being 17 years of age and she is ... | |
| hi | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: a friend of mine has bad credit she has below avg intelligence and related to me that a man ahd ... A: The non-profit organization works out a payment plan between you and your creditors. Some paid for ... | |
| hi | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: a friend of mine has bad credit she has below avg intelligence and related to me that a man ahd ... A: The answer is yes. Obtaining a new Social Security Number to get out of the poor credit trap is ... | |
| Help plz | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend and i have been in a relationship from the time that she was 15 and i was 17, i am ... A: Billy, Your girlfriend has two options to live with you and your family. She can secure the ... | |
| criminal records | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: Would you be able to recommend the most thorough way to do a criminal record on someone over the ... A: This is a very thought provoking question. In our society the access to information once private is ... | |
| Criminal Prosecution | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I watch "Forensic Files" a lot of Court TV. If you haven't seen it, it's a documentary revealing how ... A: Excellent question. In my humble opinion there should be more consistency but it most likely will ... | |
| Federal Sentence Guidelines | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: My son is in federal prison. He said there's a buzz in the air that Federal Prison Inmate will be ... A: You are referring to the Second Chance Act of (now) 2007. It was originally introduced in 2005. ... | |
| Oklahoma City Bombing | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: "I came across footage on a DVD and Youtube showing the media confirming accounts of federal ... A: Excellent question. There have been many theories postulated over the years concerning the OKC ... | |
| Parole? | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: Just out of curiosity, I have a strange question about parole. I've wondered about this for a while ... A: Ellie, Sorry for the delay. It is my understanding that the convict will serve their parole in the ... | |
| 1st time offender | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: I threw a beer bottle off a parking garage roof, I was held with a bail of $750 and was bailed out a ... A: Chris, A lot depends upon what jurisdiction you were charged in. However, it seems that you may ... | |
| If someone breaks into your house are you within your legal right to shoot them or even kill them? | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: Me and my cousin have a legal debate and we can't come to a conclusion. In the state of Illinois, if ... A: Russell, I am not familiar with the Illinois criminal statutes, however as a broad generalization ... | |
| Rape Article | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: My name is Cornell Green. I am a journalism student at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a ... A: Cornell, What you are asking is a very broad based question. I will do my best to answer but it is ... | |
| Reopening a closed case | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: There's reason to suspect that a death that occurred over 25 years ago was not as reported (a ... A: Elizabeth, Generally speaking the re-opening of a criminal investigation can be a difficult and ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Jeffrey-Peter Hauck
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Expertise
I would welcome the opportunity to answer questions relating to or related to the broad field of criminal justice.
Experience
Adjunct professor of criminal justice and political science teaching the courses of "criminal law" and "constitutional law" among others.
Decorated retired 15 year veteran police sergeant, twice promoted through the civil service commission. Served in the capacities of patrol officer, training officer, SWAT officer, first line patrol supervisor and administrative supervisor. Graduate of several criminal investigation schools and currently a licensed private detective. Holding over 50 certifications related to police training and instructing in disciplines such as "defensive tactics," "firearms," and "professional development."
8 year veteran of the United States Army. Rank of Staff-Sergeant (E-6). Held positions of Platoon Sergeant, Asst. Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader, Fire Team Leader, Supply Sergeant, and Liaison NCO at staff officer level. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 11BPF7, Airborne Infantry NCO Soldier & Pathfinder. Cross trained into the field of supply (76Y) and administration (71L). Completed PLDC, BNCOC, and ANCOC leadership courses. Current subject matter expert and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear) Commissioned Chemical Branch Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Organizations
ASIS International.
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA).
Academy of Security Educators and Trainers (ASET).
American Society of Criminology (ASC).
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA).
International Tae Kwon Do Union (ITU).
Publications
Published Full length novel, “Ports And Happy Havens,” Co-authored with L.A. Broskey, Copyright. ISBN: 1-4208-1261-0.
Full length novel, “The Awful Grace Of God,” Co-authored with L.A. Broskey, Copyright (publishing in progress).
Review & Discussion of the case of: Burley v. Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Published in the PA Administrative Law Journal. Spring 2003.
Review & Discussion of the case of: LTV Steel Company, Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board. Published in the PA Administrative Law Journal. Spring 2003.
Review & Discussion of the case of: Rydzewski v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board. Published in the PA Administrative Law Journal. Summer 2002.
“Handcuffing Techniques Manual For Loss Prevention Officers.” 2002. Copyright.
“Model Emergency Response Team Policy and Member’s Manual.” 1999. Copyright.
“Women’s Fundamental Self-Defense Manual.” 1998. Copyright.
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.), Widener University School of Law.
Harrisburg, PA.
Graduate of the Law and Government Institute of Widener University School of Law. Certification in Law & Government. Harrisburg, PA.
B.A. Criminal Justice, DeSales University. Center Valley, PA.
Certified Legal Assistant & Paralegal,
Blackstone Career Institute, Emmaus, PA.
Licensed Private Detective,
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Certified Special & General Law Enforcement Academy Educator/Trainer
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Training And Education Commission (MPOTEC).
Certified Law Enforcement Trainer (CLET) Certification,
American Society for Law Enforcement Training (ASLET), Frederick, MD.
Municipal Police Officer Certificate of Training & Licensure (Act 120), Police Academy Training.
Awards and Honors
United States Army Meritorious Service Medal.
United States Army Commendation Medal, awarded twice.
United States Army Achievement Medal, awarded four times.
United States Army Good Conduct Medal.
United States Army Expert Infantry Badge.
United States Army Parachutist Badge.
Government of Honduras Parachutist Badge.
United States Army Air-Assault Badge.
United States Army Pathfinder Badge.
American Police Hall of Fame’s “Legion of Honor Award for Line of Duty Injury.”
Venerable Order of The Knights of Michael The Archangel, “Knight Chevalier Award.”
American Police Hall of Fame’s “Honor Award.”
The John Edgar Hoover Memorial Gold Medal for Distinguished Public Service Award.
American Police Hall of Fame “Long and Honorable Service Certificate.”
American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens’ “George
Washington Second Amendment Gun Rights Award.”
American Police Hall of Fame “President’s National Medal of Patriotism.”
Widener University School of Law “Dean’s Honor List.”
International Tae Kwon Do Union’s (ITU) World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame Award for “Assistant Instructor of the Year,” 2002.
“Who’s Who Among American Law Students,” 22nd Edition, 2002 Recognition Award.
World Karate Union Hall of Fame, “Instructor Of The Year For Police Control Tactics & Self-Defense,” 2004.
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