| Subject | Date Asked |
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| theft | 8/27/2008 |
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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| prisons | 8/17/2008 |
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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| capital punishment | 8/10/2008 |
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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| Felons and firearms | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am an ex felon and have recently heard that if a certain amount of time has passed since your ...
A: If the state where you were convicted restores your civil rights as a citizen, which gives you ...
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| Probationer rights | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My husband was on intense probation for Habitual Violater and the surveillance officer came to our ...
A: As someone who is a former probation officer, I saw all the time how some POs over stepped their ...
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| CREDI T JUDGE VS. DEFENDENT | 7/14/2008 |
Q: A JUDGEMENT WAS ISSUED AGAINST ME FOR $1700 DOLLARS IN DISTRICT COURT FOR DEFAULT ON a $600 limit ...
A: When you have a judgment like that against you, no you will not get thrown in jail. Since this is a ...
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| Legal Rep and the Death Penalty | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what happens after the court asks for the death penalty in Las Vegas, NV. Does ...
A: Whether or not someone will get free legal representation depends on their personal situation. The ...
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| US Law Enforcement Agencies | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I’m wondering if you could help me at all … I work for a television company in the UK and we are ...
A: This is difficult and I hope I do not really make this too cloudy for you. Please ask a follow up ...
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| Shock Incarceration | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Mr. Saunders, Do you know anything about Shock Incarceration? Our 19yr old son was just sentenced ...
A: A shock incarceration program is one that is used for young and usually minor offenders to help them ...
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| When is one eligible for parole? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: When, on one of those A&E true crime shows, they say a convicted defendent got "twenty to life", ...
A: This can really depend on where it is. Rules on this vary from one state to another. A person is ...
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| misdimeanor shoplifting, twice | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have really screwed up, about a week ago I was in a Macy's department store in columbus, ohio. the ...
A: Being that you have not been in trouble before, you’ll probably get probation for both cases and be ...
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| Parole and Sex Offender | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend is a registered sex offender(from something that happened years ago) and will be off ...
A: The ankle monitor is a common practice for people in your boyfriend’s situation, not necessarily ...
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| fourth degree breaking and entering | 5/19/2008 |
Q: The other night, me and three friends got arrested for breaking and entering into a vacant house. I ...
A: If the owner of the house decides not to follow through with the charges and all he wants is payment ...
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| PWID Second Offense | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Our 19 yr old son was just arrested for PWID. It relates to marijuana and this is his second offense ...
A: I definitely understand your concern, as any parent would feel the same way. I will try to answer ...
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| death penalty | 4/29/2008 |
Q: hey, thanks for that great homepage and for the opportunity to ask question. I´m a university ...
A: Yes, there are some reliable sources for death penalty information. These are the ones I use. The ...
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| Misdemeanor Shoplifting | 4/14/2008 |
Q: live in Cincinnati and was on vacation in Tennessee a couple weeks ago and made a very stupid ...
A: Hey, no problem at all. As for your follow up question, I recommend that you just be straight to ...
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| Misdemeanor Shoplifting | 4/11/2008 |
Q: live in Cincinnati and was on vacation in Tennessee a couple weeks ago and made a very stupid ...
A: First, I agree with the officer. You have no criminal record, it was a shoplifting value of $100, ...
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| stolen money | 4/7/2008 |
Q: This is my situation. 4 months ago. I asked my friend who's an assistant Gamestop manaager to get me ...
A: Unfortunately, if you do not have a receipt for the money you gave this person, then it's just your ...
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| Check Forgery | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have a Lease customer that was involved in a collision. She received a check for $1600 from her ...
A: It sounds like a case of forgery. I recommend you go down to your local police department and talk ...
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| 4th Amendment Rights | 3/20/2008 |
Q: When entering a County Courthouse do the 4th Amendment Rights protect you from a routine search by ...
A: When you enter a facility such as a courthouse, you waive your 4th Amendment rights. All persons ...
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| Update on crim misch. charges | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I asked a question about the potential sentencing of a friend a few weeks ago. See- "Hi, I ...
A: It really depends on the facts and circumstances in the case. Who is this individual filing the new ...
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| ctw (criminal trespass warning) | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I was given a CTW (criminal traspassing warning) by the SAPD for being on a San Antonio ...
A: That sort of thing happens a lot, especially at schools. As long as you stay away from that school, ...
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| Criminal mischief 1 Oregon | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I stumbled upon a question asked about a month ago pertaining to criminal mischief in the first ...
A: Based on the facts that you provided, and this is just a general guess, people who have typically ...
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| time limits? | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I was arrested about 3 months ago in MN after providing false information to a police officer by ...
A: What you are talking about is referred to as a statute of limitations. There are limitation periods ...
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| QUSTIONS ABOUT PAROLE | 2/19/2008 |
Q: How long does it take for the parole board to give a parole month?They started an investigation on ...
A: There is no time limit. Sometimes, the parole board makes decisions in a couple of days. Other ...
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| dating problems | 2/17/2008 |
Q: me and this girl like each other but she is afraid that if she breaks up with her boyfriend and ...
A: It doesn't matter that she is not your girlfriend. If the guy has been harassing and threatening, ...
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| dating problems | 2/17/2008 |
Q: me and this girl like each other but she is afraid that if she breaks up with her boyfriend and ...
A: This is a serious problem. If this dude has harrassed and threatened you and your girlfriend, then ...
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| dating problems | 2/8/2008 |
Q: well me and a girl like are in love with eachother and shes 14 turnin 15 on febuary 12th and .. me ...
A: To get emancipated in Michigan, the minor files papers at the Michigan family division of the ...
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| dating problems | 2/6/2008 |
Q: well me and a girl like are in love with eachother and shes 14 turnin 15 on febuary 12th and .. me ...
A: Given her age, the only other possibility is emancipation. That is where the courts determine that ...
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| dating problems | 2/5/2008 |
Q: well me and a girl like are in love with eachother and shes 14 turnin 15 on febuary 12th and .. me ...
A: What you are speaking of requires the consent of her parents. That is the only way to have legal ...
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| Parole | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My son who is on probation would have completed it next month. He has done or try to do everything ...
A: Whether or not he will receive probation again depends on many things. What kind of relationship ...
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| Possible Probatation violation consequences/advice | 2/2/2008 |
Q: .. I have been on probation for a misdemeanor attempted insurance fraud charge for 1 year and 7 ...
A: There is no way to really tell what will happen to you if you get violated. First, take a big look ...
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| freedom of speech | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My question is can a law enforcement officer arrest some one who in an orderly manner express their ...
A: Yes, a law enforcement officer can arrest someone at any time if it is believed the person is a ...
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| credit/debit card abuse | 1/24/2008 |
Q: my sister was arrested then they said she was on an investigation hold then they said she was being ...
A: That information is public information. Anytime you get arrested and charged and sentenced, that ...
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| credit/debit card abuse | 1/24/2008 |
Q: my sister was arrested then they said she was on an investigation hold then they said she was being ...
A: When someone gets arrested and admits to what they did and signs a plea agreement, then there is no ...
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| Vandalism/Criminal or Civil? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Over one week ago my son, 16, wanted to go to midnight bowling with his friends. I was against it, ...
A: Yep happens all the time. Lots of unsolved crimes are because people don't want to get involved and ...
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| warrant | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I went to the courthouse to pay a fine b/c I got a ticket for going 26 over the speed limit, she ...
A: If a background check is conducted, then the presence of an outstanding warrant will show up and ...
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| -CHARGES- | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Recently a friend of mine was at home and 4 girls had smeared HUMAN poop all over the front of her ...
A: That is a question that I cannot answer. How much time went by between the incident and the parents ...
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| no parole month | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have been incarcerated for a year and a half I only have three years to serve.I was recently sent ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. Sometimes, it can happen within a couple of weeks and ...
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| warrant | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I went to the courthouse to pay a fine b/c I got a ticket for going 26 over the speed limit, she ...
A: Sure, you can ask for a diversion program. But you will need to be prepared to offer justification ...
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| warrant | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I went to the courthouse to pay a fine b/c I got a ticket for going 26 over the speed limit, she ...
A: Not knowing anything about your particular case, I cannot tell completely answer your questions. ...
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| Juvenille law- related to runaway | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I met with a young woman age 17 1/2 that is not allowed to return to her home with her father. She ...
A: First, the father is failing her is guilty of child neglect. Second, she did not choose to move ...
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| criminal mischief | 1/15/2008 |
Q: my friend got charged with criminal mischief in the first degree on two accounts, could you tell me ...
A: Oh, okay. Something like that is most likely a misdemeanor. But it really could depend. The court ...
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| Marion Jones | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Dose Marion Jones qualify for time off for good behavior? ANSWER: The concept of getting time off ...
A: Yes, you are right generally. The law states that only persons sentenced prior to November 1, 1987 ...
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| Marion Jones | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Dose Marion Jones qualify for time off for good behavior?
A: The concept of getting time off for good behavior pertains to her behavior while incarcerated, not ...
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| Ex-Boyfriend | 1/10/2008 |
Q: If my ex-boyfriend gave me a gift for x-mas and now wants it back can he get it back? He also has ...
A: If he gave it to you outright as as gift then it is yours to keep. The only exception would be if ...
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| Hello! | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I came from Portugal 2 years ago...I'm already legal here. But now my mom wants to go back to ...
A: In most instances you have to be 18. However, if you are already here legally and you are mature ...
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| Hello! | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I came from Portugal 2 years ago...I'm already legal here. But now my mom wants to go back to ...
A: Do you have any friends or family who you can live with? If you have someone who can accept you, ...
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| car vandalized | 1/5/2008 |
Q: My husband's car was vandalized 2 days ago. The window was smashed and his GPS, radio and few other ...
A: Generally, the property owners are not responsible for the damage to your vehicle. The only way ...
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| Dropping Charges | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who's charged for criminal mischief 1st degree for intentionally hitting her ...
A: The car owner still has an option to put an end to this. In many cases, if the two people reach an ...
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| Jury Duty | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I was called up to jury duty and on the paper I fill out it ask have I ever been convicted of a ...
A: Good Morning, Any criminal charges you had as a juvenile do not need to be reported. The only ...
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| Good Behavior Laws... | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My brother recently accepted a plea bargain and is currently serving 16 months for E-class felony ...
A: In North Carolina, the only crime that automatically eliminates early release is for drug offenses. ...
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| Probation Violation - Extradition to the other state | 12/17/2007 |
Q: My son is on probation for 3 years from SC, He was charged and convicted of posession of Marijuana ...
A: The amount of time it takes for a fugitive extradition to go through can vary. But it usually takes ...
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| Arrest Warrents | 12/13/2007 |
Q: What kind of evidence does a judge need to issue an arrest warrent? This is a question in my ...
A: One of the problems with the issuance of an arrest warrant is there really doesn’t need to be much ...
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| car vandalism | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a question about car vandalism. I know 3 boys, age 16, 18, 19 that were influenced by a 16 ...
A: First, don’t take the word of the dad of the damaged car on how much it will cost to get the car ...
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| first offenders | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how the first offenders act works in georgia. Can a person plead guilty and ask ...
A: Regarding the First Offenders plea in Georgia, it is an opportunity for first time offenders to ...
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| life of warrant | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Four years ago I missed appearing in court due to my mother being ill and dying of cancer in another ...
A: Most warrants such as that tend to remain active for several years, and most likely it is still ...
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| traffic laws / no insurance | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I apologize in advise if this is not your area of expertise, but I could not locate an exact Arizona ...
A: Ultimately for traffic citations, responsibility lies with the driver, regardless of the driver's ...
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| Research Question Re: Sentencing | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Mr. Saunders: First of all, thanks so much in advance for your time . . . . I am a ...
A: Given that both men were unarmed, this would likely be classified as aggravated assault, a Class A1 ...
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| body found hanging in the woods | 11/19/2007 |
Q: if a body is found hanging in the woods even if the person found has said they was going to commit ...
A: Regardless of what a person said about committing suicide, a good police investigator should always ...
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