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| Persistent Parents | 2/9/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: My ex-boyfriend's parents continue to accuse me of acts I haven't done and harass me with phone ...
A: The short answer is yes you can call the police and tell them everything that you have told me and ...
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| Detective procedural | 2/9/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: My questions are related to a novel I am writing. One of my characters (Sarah) is out on parole ...
A: Erin, An anonymous tip on a tip line would not provide sufficient information to support a search ...
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| Body shop painted my car without permission | 2/8/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I went to a body shop to have a couple of scratches buffed out after a windshield replacing company ...
A: You can sue the body shop in small claims court for whatever cost that you have incurred. It may ...
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| harassment/stalking | 2/7/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I have been divorced for 5 years. We are currently back in Court for a child support modification ...
A: There must be a process in your county/state where you could get a protection order which would ...
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| vop but all fines and fees are paid... | 2/7/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: a friend of mine is on probation for simple pos wich is a felony, went under first offenders act in ...
A: Sara, Sorry about your friends problem. Simple possession is a felony in Georgia ?? wow ! anyway ...
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| open records for juveniles | 2/7/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: My son was convicted in 2006 as a juvenile for assaulted with a deadly weapon. He did two years in ...
A: Janna, Weird ? If Texas has a State Appellate defenders officer they may have adopted this case ...
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| want to know about dui case | 2/6/2010 | Micah Vladislas |
Q: I plead guilty to driving under the influence and my fine was 750.00 and I paid the whole amount in ...
A: House arrest - were you given a electronic device? It sounds to me that they have charged you for ...
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| Felony Assault | 2/6/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I had two friends over and two more friends showed up and entered my house without knocking or being ...
A: Ben, Sorry for your troubles but the only question I see is about your attorney. The public ...
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| dui | 2/4/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: my bac was right at 0.08 i wanted to know if i should fight. people are telling me i should that i ...
A: Nicole, Sorry about the arrest. DUI's are pretty routine police matters so the prosecution of ...
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| Detective procedural | 2/3/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: My questions are related to a novel I am writing. One of my characters (Sarah) is out on parole ...
A: Erin, I apologize for the delay i have been out of the office. First the "art" part of being a ...
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| second degree criminal trespass | 2/3/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: I am due in court in the state of Washington for criminal trespass in the second degree. I have been ...
A: Eric, Anything is possible. trespass is a pretty minor offense usually. You will be entitled ...
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| Probation Officers limitations | 2/3/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: If one was on Probation for a DUI, can a PO dictate where you live? Who you can date? When you can ...
A: Matthew, The answer is I don't know. The only thing that you can do is ask your fiancee to write ...
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| Acquitted of murder and inheritence | 2/3/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: I've just watched a TV program in which a man is acquitted of murder of his wife. (The case takes ...
A: Steve, Remember the OJ case ?? OJ Simpson was found not guilty by a criminal jury. After that ...
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| Acquitted of murder and inheritance | 2/3/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I've just watched a TV program in which a man is acquitted of murder of his wife. (The case takes ...
A: Steve, Not really. There exist what are known as "slayer's statutes" whereby a person who kills ...
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| Inheriting after murder | 2/3/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I've just watched a TV program in which a man is acquitted of murder of his wife. (The case takes ...
A: Steve, Civil law is outside my area of expertise but I will try to explain this one. As you know ...
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| gagnon 2 hearing | 2/2/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: my boyfriend was incarcerated on parole violation on 11/5/09 he was told by his probation officer to ...
A: Theresa, Sorry about your boyfriends situation. I also need to apologize about my delay in ...
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| plea question | 2/2/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: my 20 yr old son was charged with burgulary in a occupied home, recieving stolen property, theft of ...
A: Sherry, Yes, it would be wise to change his plea. It seems that bail revocation might be a ...
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| Relief from disability, regain 2nd amendment constitutional rights | 2/1/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: My father was arrested in 1989 by the State of California for manufacturing drugs. While he was out ...
A: Joe, Your father can most likely never has his privilege to own a firearm restored due to his ...
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| violation probation | 2/1/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: I know somebody that violated probation 4 or 5 years ago and moved to a different state and I guess ...
A: Jessica, Unfortunately i can't tell you much as there are so many variables. A lot will depend on ...
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| DLC/DUI | 2/1/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I am a paralegal in PA trying to figure out a case. Our client is an IN resident and was convicted ...
A: David, The correct procedure was for your client to have turned in his license to PA. The ...
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| illegal sentencing | 2/1/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in county jail and 5 years state probation in Florida for ...
A: Mike, It sounds like that might be the case, but seeing that you served nearly one year in jail and ...
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| Probation Officers limitations | 2/1/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: If one was on Probation for a DUI, can a PO dictate where you live? Who you can date? When you can ...
A: Matthew, A PO can dictate where and under what conditions you live. I have never heard of a ...
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| Probation Hold | 2/1/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: My fiance went to jail in for probation violation and he had a probation hold on him. He was first ...
A: Brittany, The probation hold will be removed when he goes before a judge from the issuing Parish ...
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| Retail fraud and Possession | 1/31/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I was caught shoplifting in Michigan and when the store theft employee searched me, he found a ...
A: Jo, With misdemeanor level crimes the prosecution has two years to bring charges. That is the ...
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| murder or manslaughter? | 1/30/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: my sister's ex-boyfriend was recently involved in a car accident in Tacoma, WA that killed a 3-month ...
A: Rachelle, The most serious charge could be Vehicular Homicide. Washington defines that charge as: ...
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| prescription | 1/30/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: The case is: A person was convicted to serve 5 years probation for a D felony. The person is an us ...
A: David, There is an outstanding warrant for absconding for that person. He is a fugitive from ...
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| Private property | 1/30/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: We bought our house over six years ago and chose this house for the acreage and the fact it's out of ...
A: Michelle, Contact the school district superintendent and the transportation supervisor in writing ...
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| 2nd notice ...I never received the 1st | 1/30/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I received a 2nd settlement offer (never received the 1st one) my immediate attention is required ...
A: Latoya, There are different standards in different states as to how a juvenile is treated when ...
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| Question concerning Probation | 1/29/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: my husband is on parole did two years Michigan prison for absconding was sentenced outside the MI ...
A: Virginia, I am sorry for the turmoil this has caused you and your husband. I wish i could provide ...
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| possession of paraphernalia | 1/29/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I was pulled over b/c the passenger in my car was not wearing a seat belt. He was immediately pulled ...
A: Lee, Of course the law in every state is different but the courts have consistently ruled that ...
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| CRIMINAl law | 1/29/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: respected sir,i want to know that in the case of murder if accused`s convictaion is based only on ...
A: Vinay, Your question is very difficult to understand. In our country each state has its own laws ...
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| probation power | 1/28/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: first of all i live in the state of indiana and my girlfriends mom has complied with all the demands ...
A: Joshua, The probation agreement should tell your girlfriend's mom what she has to do to comply with ...
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| Law | 1/28/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I need your opinion/answer to the following: 1) What is the danger in relying on only text to learn ...
A: Rudy, 1. Textualist interpretation of the law focuses on the written word and tries not to deviate ...
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| can the law do this | 1/27/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: iam on probation for buglarie i was yung we had been drinking my boyfriend broke into and empty ...
A: Crystal, This is a complicated story but you need to contact a criminal defense attorney ...
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| Change charge? | 1/27/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I was arrested with about 1/4 lb. of marijuana. The officer said that sence I co-operated that I was ...
A: J, Usually not because the DA's office has to approve the charge. However, I would try to obtain ...
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| Harassment | 1/27/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I have a cousin who moved to Ohio to stay with my grandparents and I. Also living here are my aunt ...
A: Jazmyne, I agree. You can contact the police and see what kind of assistance they can offer. It ...
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| search warrant in texas | 1/27/2010 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I had law enforcement come thru a locked gate onto my property, when I met them on my back porch, ...
A: Rodney, Let me see if I understand this. This incident happened 3 1/2 years ago? What crime are ...
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| quick q | 1/27/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: I have a friend of mine that owes money on a misdemeanor. He recently moved to Alaska and I was ...
A: Kaylee, There is no statute of limitations on a warrant. It never goes away. The court court ...
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| extradition | 1/27/2010 | Robin Sexton |
Q: I am facing 90 days of work release on approx $4500 theft charge It happened in washington state and ...
A: Scared, I do understand and sympathize with your situation. Your options are few unfortunately. ...
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| absconding | 1/27/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
Q: do you get charged with absconding if you do not report to parole and if so how much time do you get ...
A: Sherron, The possibility is there. It depends upon the contract you signed with your parole ...
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