| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Employer Legalities | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help with this or not but perhaps you can point me in the right direction. ...
A: Ken, Find the address by looking on the Internet. Many states have a complaint form you can fill ...
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| Videotaping conversations | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I live in CA, and recently my husband videotaped a private conversation between he and I in our ...
A: Ginger, The answer is yes. Contact your local police department to file an incident report and ...
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| Employer Legalities | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help with this or not but perhaps you can point me in the right direction. ...
A: Ken, This is a civil matter that you can take to your local magisterial or small claims court to ...
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| Stolen check | 8/10/2009 |
Q: in August 2006 my daughter sold a kitten for $275.00 the person paid with a check, a couple of weeks ...
A: Patti, In the United States a person is considered innocent until proven guilty. It is the burden ...
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| working for law enforcement | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My husband was convicted of a fellony 9 years ago in orange county, Orlando FLorida. Our friends son ...
A: Terri, This is a personal decision by your friend's son. Under the technical rule your friend's ...
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| exterdition | 8/10/2009 |
Q: my son was arrested in Virginia in 2007 with a felony possession charge he received 3 yrs with 2yrs ...
A: Terri, There is no set specified amount of time for extradition as long as it is reasonable. The ...
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| informants | 8/10/2009 |
Q: What does it take for police to get a legal california search warrant for drugs. I have heard at ...
A: At this point the only thing you can do is to ask the officers to put the offer in writing and to ...
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| CRIMINAL | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I let my friend borrow my car and I have found out that they have been arrested by the feds and they ...
A: You can petition to have your car returned by filling out the required form. If your car was seized ...
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| probation hold | 8/9/2009 |
Q: my son is serving time in county jail for a felony drug possession charge. he has been in and out ...
A: Margaret, I would contact a criminal defense attorney and request a free consultation to see what ...
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| informants | 8/8/2009 |
Q: What does it take for police to get a legal california search warrant for drugs. I have heard at ...
A: You have guarantees as an informant and it is not unusual to request that the deal be put into ...
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| probable cause charge | 8/8/2009 |
Q: can my case be thrown out of court for Fruadulant use of a credit card based on probable cause if i ...
A: Ryan, The answer is no if you actually possessed the card. If you never had the card then the ...
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| Defending minor against another minor | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My younger brother, who is 16, has been threatened to be beat up by a 17 year old that I happen to ...
A: Charles, I would make your intention to protect your brother known and that you will not tolerate ...
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| search warrants | 8/7/2009 |
Q: What does it take for police to get a legal california search warrant for drugs. I have heard at ...
A: The police only need probable cause to request a search warrant which is issued by a neutral and ...
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| House Arrest instead of Jail Time for a Class D Felony? | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend is about to be sentenced to serve jail time for a D Class felony for a burglary that ...
A: Kimberly, All of the things you suggested, even talking to the police, are excellent ways to have ...
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| can my daughter go to jail? | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My daughter & her friend were pulled over for speeding.the police officer arrested my daughter for ...
A: It appears that if the officer was going to take action and charge your daughter he probably would ...
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| Possible illegal sentencing.. | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure what the statue is here in Florida on strong armed robbery, but I know any crime that ...
A: Brittany, In Florida Strong-arm Robbery is defined as such: Strong-arm robbery is a term used to ...
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| Traffic Ticket Arrest Warrant in Texas | 6/13/2009 |
Q: If I have a warrant in Texas from a traffic ticket unpaid, will I be able to fly out of state - or ...
A: Staci, I am pretty sure that having an unpaid traffic ticket will allow you to fly. Could your ...
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| check forgery | 4/2/2009 |
Q: what rights does a pregnant person have in jail. my sister is a wobbler case she is on medication ...
A: Donna, She has the same rights as a non-pregnant person but with special consideration to her ...
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| Arrest Warrant | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My (18yr old) niece has been served an arrest warrant for theft. This is simple identity theft, her ...
A: Clarence, She will have to answer to the prosecuting authority for the charge of theft. As the ...
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| Ex post facto | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was (grandfathered) onto the sex offender registry. His conviction and sentencing were ...
A: Susan, What many states have done is to pass a legislative statute to create a law where any and ...
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| son | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My son has been charged with 664/459. He was fighting with his girlfriend and was kicking on the ...
A: Cathy, I am not sure what state you son was charged in but if it is California then he has been ...
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| juvenile police harassment | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Jeff, I am actually seeking advice for a friend. She has a 16 year old son who had been in trouble ...
A: Michele, Off the cuff with just your information to go on I would say that the search exceeded the ...
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| knowingly received stolen property | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I'm wondering, if this charge is used only when someone else actually stole the item. If the person ...
A: Lisa, In many states the charge of receiving stolen property carries the same grading as the ...
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| "Thirty years with no chance of parole"? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: On aTV coverage of crimme, you often hear a sentence of "life with no chance of parole." But you ...
A: Steve, You are correct. The judge handles sentencing and can order that parole be waived for the ...
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| Early Release Eligibility | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a son that got two years for doing a robbery. He did not have a gun, but stated that he did. ...
A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ...
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| question | 3/20/2009 |
Q: a couple days ago, I had asked about the length of time it takes for a violation of probation ...
A: B., You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question ...
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| question | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know if a violation of probation warrant would ever expire? my buddy's on the run now, ...
A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ...
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| statute of limitations | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I had a fugitive of justice warrant out of florida from 1992 for aggravated battery since that time ...
A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ...
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| first time offender misdemeanor | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I was pulled over by a police offer recently and after a half hour i was issued tow warnings. One ...
A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ...
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| please answer | 3/15/2009 |
Q: i have a friend who got probation for 2 yrs. and he got violated for failing a drug test now what ...
A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ...
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| criminaljustice | 3/14/2009 |
Q: IF MY ROOMATE IS THE PERSON WOHM ADMITED GUILTY OF THERE CRIME & SERVED TIME ,SHOULD I PLED GUILTY? ...
A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ...
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| detention/extraditon | 3/14/2009 |
Q: If a person is detained in prince george correction institution due to a warrant in new york and ...
A: Valerie, When New York (the demanding state) files a detainer on a person in the holding state ...
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| Shock Parole | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Ok so here is the situation in a nutshell: Chris was arrested on December 13, 2008 with 2 other co ...
A: You did not query/contact me directly but I found your question languishing in the "question pool" ...
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| Check Fruad | 3/6/2009 |
Q: he wife is on the paper work with me for the corparation we are currently having differences and are ...
A: Ken, In short you most likely would be able to report him to your local municipal police department ...
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| Excessive force? | 3/6/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago, myself and 2 of my friends were walking home from a party. Along side of the road ...
A: Nick, It sounds like you might have a legitimate grievance. The only way to handle this matter ...
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| extradition | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Mr.Hauck, Thank you for your fast response, your info on extradition has helped a great deal. You ...
A: Sure, it is under Article IV of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act provides that after there ...
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| buddy in trouble | 3/5/2009 |
Q: a friend of mine is an absconded sex offender who had a 5yr. probation sentence for sexual battery ...
A: Jesse, You should have him contact a lawyer to see what he or she says and then think about ...
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| buddy in trouble | 3/5/2009 |
Q: a friend of mine is an absconded sex offender who had a 5yr. probation sentence for sexual battery ...
A: Jesse, The warrant never goes away. He will be listed in the National Crime Information Computer ...
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| extradition | 3/5/2009 |
Q: my friend has just accepted a plea bargain in California: and was sentenced to 365 days probation, ...
A: June, Your friend will be eligible to file a motion after 30 days of being held to determine if the ...
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| Criminal Record Expunged? | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I was convicted of a felony over twenty five years ago when I was seventeen years old. Since then, I ...
A: Bill, There is a "gray" area in many states regarding felonies committed as a minor. Much depends ...
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| speeding in oklhoma | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I got a speeding ticket today for 96 in a 70 from a airplane. I was not going that fast. My 2001 ...
A: Gary, My suggestion would be to contact a qualified criminal defense attorney in Oklahoma willing ...
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| if a person could be offered the same deal if defendant broke the agreement? | 3/3/2009 |
Q: my sister had a case where she plead guilty to a felony assault charge when she was seventeen. she ...
A: Shalani, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Wanted Fugitive in Florida | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have recently found out that my boyfriend is a fugitive, he is currently wanted in the state of ...
A: Debra, I found your question in the open question pool and decided to help you with it. The only ...
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| Extortion of rents | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Landlords assistant has made me pay $9000 in rent arrears from a previous tenant. This is a ...
A: Jeannie, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Validity of a subpoena duces tecum | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My 39 year old daughter was hand given a subpoena to appear in court at about 4:30 Fri. The court ...
A: Melissa, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| search warrent | 2/21/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if the police came in to perform a search warrent and they scearched other people in ...
A: Julie, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Mental Harrasment by ex girlfriend of my husband---what legal option do i have to stop her??? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My husband's ex girlfriend is calling me and my husband from past one year stating that she just ...
A: Sunny, I found your question lingering in the question pool so I decided to see if I can help. ...
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| credit used | 2/19/2009 |
Q: If I have a power of attorney for my brother and he said I could get credit cards in his name, so I ...
A: Adam, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| extradition | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My fiance is being held in TX waiting upon extradition back to PA. How many days do they have until ...
A: Melissa, I found your question lingering in the question pool so I decided to see if I can help. ...
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| federal criminal offenses vs. state criminal offenses | 2/18/2009 |
Q: What are the criteria that will make a criminal offenses qualify to a federal crime, and what are ...
A: Edward, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| gun ownership? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: i had a weapon of mass destruction(shotgun 25 in length)charge reduced to a assault by pointing gun ...
A: Chris, welcome & hello: Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| malicious mischief | 2/17/2009 |
Q: A few days ago I was accused (in California) of malicious mischief because I drove a car on a lawn ...
A: Pat, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| malicious mischief | 2/17/2009 |
Q: A few days ago I was accused (in California) of malicious mischief because I drove a car on a lawn ...
A: Pat, Welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Arrested for Malicious Mischief | 2/16/2009 |
Q: currently attending college, was seen using a marker on a sign at 2 AM while walking back to his ...
A: Kat, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| nc firearm prohibited persons | 2/16/2009 |
Q: i have a question regarding my right to own a firearm,in 2006 i was arrested for possesion of a ...
A: Chris, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Federal Probation Violation for Abscondor | 2/13/2009 |
Q: What should I do when I told my Federal PO about my NC State charges and told him that I want to ...
A: Motherslove, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in ...
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| parole questions | 2/13/2009 |
Q: How long after a parole release date does the parole board have to violate you?
A: Amber, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Changing a Plea | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have no idea how to find the answer to this question or to figure out the best way to deal with ...
A: Debbie, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| indirect criminal contempt | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My son is in jail for child support arrears. He turned himself in on Tuesday it is now one week ...
A: Amanda, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| criminal matter | 2/11/2009 |
Q: something ensued on campus and i was charged with a felony. some are choosing to go to trial and ...
A: RJ, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Sentencing | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have an option to be sentenced to house arrest for a portion of a DUI sentence in Cobb County ...
A: Alan, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Inmate Fee | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Is it possible for a inmate that is incarcerated for almost 7 years now in a federal prison to have ...
A: Shari, welcome & hello, Forgive this response if it is delayed as I found your question in the ...
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| Is Dr. Evil guilty of murder? | 12/24/2008 |
Q: On July 4, Dr. Evil firmly decides to do away with Austin Powers by killing him with a super-sonic ...
A: David, Although this is a homework question, which I normally do not answer, it is Christmas so I ...
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| bounty hunter | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I live in California and I got into a discussion with a bounty hunter about whether or not a bounty ...
A: Ron, Sorry for the delay due to the Christmas Holiday. Your friend is actually right but with ...
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| omissionI to document | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am a RN in Pennsylvania and was recently charged with "possession of narcotics and omission to ...
A: Karen, I had a Pennsylvania RN review your question with me and we both feel that your preceptor ...
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| Marijuana Charge in Michigan | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I received a ticket for possesion of Marijuana in june of 07 and in December of 07 a warrant was ...
A: Bernard, There is no way to remove these charges ASAP. You need to consult a local attorney who ...
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| Refusing a Breathalyzer | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I live in South Dakota. I was at a party, and was 20 yrs old. I refused a breathalyzer, b.c I didn't ...
A: Gary, Yes, and the officer will testify that even though he does not have any preliminary proof of ...
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| Marijuana Charge in Michigan | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I received a ticket for possesion of Marijuana in june of 07 and in December of 07 a warrant was ...
A: Bernard, The short answer is no. However if you have moved or have been difficult to locate then ...
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| Criminal Record expunged at age 18? | 9/14/2008 |
Q: and I was wondering if it did infact get expunged off my record at age 18 like everyone is saying it ...
A: Nick, It is either sealed with your juvenile records or remaining open as an adult offense. If you ...
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| Suing Roommates for Kitchen Appliances | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am taking two former roommates to small claims court. I went on vacation on August 9th. They moved ...
A: Anjel, It sounds like you took all of the necessary steps to ensure a win in court. Make sure the ...
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| divorce with restraining order for phy. abuse | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My brother who lives in Ga. has be accused of physical abuse to his wife although he said he is ...
A: Linda, The best thing your brother can do is to consult with and hire a divorce attorney who has ...
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| Mincey... | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Sir, my estranged father in law committed suicide in March, he lived alone and was divorced and was ...
A: Travis, From the facts as you described it seems that the computer was taken unlawfully. There ...
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| aggravated harrasment (telephone)_ | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My children's mother (we were never legally married and live in NYS where there is no commonlaw) has ...
A: Mark, In a private prosecution she would be looking at a fine and perhaps a recommendation from you ...
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| Leaving before trial | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Here is my question, I received a DUI in 2000, and then another one in 2005 (was charged as a first ...
A: Pierre, You risk having a restriction placed on your visa, a suspension or revocation of the ...
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| Failed breathalyzer leading to a search, extremely small amount of pot found, but no citation | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I was recently in the woods with some friends doing nothing but sitting, when two officers came out ...
A: Kasey, Most likely the police officer was being nice in not charging you for the marijuana, however ...
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| aggravated harrasment (telephone)_ | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My children's mother (we were never legally married and live in NYS where there is no commonlaw) has ...
A: Mark, Go to your local magistrate or court of venue where you can privately file a criminal ...
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| illegal entry and rules concerning | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My dorm room was entered by police with a key and without knocking because they heard I had blood on ...
A: Jonathan, Your research has paid off. It is the exclusionary rule from a federal standard and the ...
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| Federal Search Warrant | 9/9/2008 |
Q: When a Federal Search Warrant is isssued, Does the proper name of the person who owns the property ...
A: Jennifer, The answer is yes to the best of the officer or government agent's knowledge. In the ...
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| Theft or Fraud | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My friend, we will call him J, is helping me plan my wedding. Because he started his own company he ...
A: Kristen, This is what happens when friends are mixed in and deals get a little vague in trying to ...
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| Home Searched | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My son is on probation until July of 2009.He reports to his PO once a month and has finished his 80 ...
A: Peggy, The answer is that you do not have to give in to the PO's demands. However a PO can search ...
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| Criminal Mischief Charge | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I was charged with criminal mischief this week for vandalizing a van. Now I was associated with the ...
A: Josh, You are 17 but still could be charged as an adult depending upon the circumstances. Because ...
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| Criminal Mischief | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Can I be denied housing because of a summary offense in criminal mischief in the state of PA? The ...
A: Joy, Unfortunately I have to be the bearer of bad news and tell you that the answer is yes. An ...
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| Criminal Summons | 9/9/2008 |
Q: "I don't know where to start... in April of 2007 i rented an apartment here in Cookeville, ...
A: Ashley, The short answer is yes. You will be given a chance to tell your side to the court. My ...
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| Criminal Mischief Charge | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I was charged with criminal mischief this week for vandalizing a van. Now I was associated with the ...
A: Josh, The only thing that you can do at this point is to contact the victim(s) involved, plead your ...
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| Violation of Probation | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My husband recently violated his probation due to alleged charges. The law proclaims that you are ...
A: China, Under the contract that your husband agreed to signed to receive probation he has waived ...
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| warrants | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a non exdriditabal warrant, for failure to appear on a misdemeanor pot possession charge. ...
A: Sorry Kevin, no. I would go through the Yellow Pages and telephone every Criminal Defense attorney ...
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| warrants | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a non exdriditabal warrant, for failure to appear on a misdemeanor pot possession charge. ...
A: Kevin, Sorry the laws of admiralty do not cover your current circumstances. My suggestion is to ...
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| criminal rights | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have an employee who is on parole for fraud. She was caught stealing $5. We have the suspicion she ...
A: Angela, The short answer is yes. Employee theft is a huge concern for businesses. Although you ...
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| neighbor harassment | 9/7/2008 |
Q: this has been going on for months so i'll try to make it as compact as possible. my parents live in ...
A: Allie, The only option that I see is to hire a private detective to capture the neighbor committing ...
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| Probation violation in Alaska | 9/7/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine (male, 25 years of age) was arrested in Alaska for robbery. He served a 5 year ...
A: Carole, Probation can be transferred to another state. However, it is up to the probation office ...
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| 2 shoplifting | 9/7/2008 |
Q: ok so i went to the store today and i went to the child dept and picked out 2 jackets for my girls ...
A: Becky, The fine details depend upon the state you were charged in and how much the jacket cost. ...
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| Mischief | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years of age and the other night i was at the bar, I must have blacked out. I woke up in the ...
A: Mike, If you have not received a copy of the police criminal complaint then you will by mail. In ...
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| How does a defendent summons witnesses? | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I was the guy arrested for "trespassing" at a "public meeting" that you kindly advised to turn the ...
A: Peter, More than likely your subpoenas must be served by the Sheriff. However, in order to get ...
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| assault victim | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My cousin was brutally assaulted by a bouncer of a club at a party we attended recently. As the last ...
A: Jose, The short answer is yes. You should have had your written statements sent to the police ...
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| California Public Trespass | 9/6/2008 |
Q: tonight I walked into the only night club in my town, said hello to the bouncer of the bar, he said ...
A: Linda, This simple misdemeanor charge is punishable by a fine. In the extreme you might get some ...
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| assault charges | 9/6/2008 |
Q: In an attempt to grab a piece of paper from another, accidentally grabbing the others hand in the ...
A: Nick, The short answer is that your action constituted an offensive and unwanted contact and could ...
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| How does a defendent summons witnesses? | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I was the guy arrested for "trespassing" at a "public meeting" that you kindly advised to turn the ...
A: Peter, For witnesses that you want to call to court do this: With the list in hand go to the Clerk ...
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| Arrested for theft | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Last month I was arrested (in Florida) for shoplifting at a store at the mall. (I am 20) I had never ...
A: Carrie, You are looking at one of the two charges based upon the value of the clothes you took: ...
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| Going to a court motion | 9/4/2008 |
Q: should I write a letter to the courts as to why I want my case to be relooked at when i attend my ...
A: Anita, The short answer is yes. If you have not done so it might be worth filing a police report ...
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| In a mess. At the end of my rope. | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I'm Lucy. I'm 19 and in April I was caught with an ounce and a half of pot on me. The half ounce was ...
A: Lucy, Yes you can absolutely take care of things from Florida. Contact the local courts of ...
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| misdeameanor larceny | 9/3/2008 |
Q: What misdeameanor degree is larceny with intent for ones own use? And what is the maximum sentence ...
A: Gina, It is generally the same degree of crime as a common larceny; the grading of which depends ...
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| speedy trial in new york state | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am currently on a drug sales charge in New York State, I was picked up May 19 in Georgia for a ...
A: Jamie, It is 180 days for all felonies (excluding murder). However the time line can be lengthened ...
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| egglicous criminals | 9/1/2008 |
Q: So last night in lubbock, tx, my car got egged as i was driving so i did an u-turn and busted the ...
A: Michael, The seriousness is based upon the damage they caused. The more damage the greater the ...
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| question involving simple misdemeanor | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Last year I received a a citation for possessing alcohol underage (18 y.o.) in the state of Iowa, ...
A: Jon, If the charge is a summary offense for a minor crime or traffic offense then it is only ...
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| criminal mischeif | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My 12 yr. old son's friend who was in our home shot my son's bb. gun out his bedroom window hiiting ...
A: Deana, Criminal mischief for a crime against a person does not sound like the proper charge and ...
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| forgery | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Through divorce discovery I have found that my STBX husband's girlfriend "bookeeper" was writing out ...
A: Lynne, Actually yes. Contact the bank and the police department to provide copies of the checks in ...
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| Question reguarding harassing phone calls. | 8/30/2008 |
Q: My ex husband has had me charged with harassing phone calls. He had not paid child support in 2 ...
A: Linda, Your number one priority is to ensure that you avoid legal entanglements with the police. ...
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| juvenile home invasion involving theft | 8/30/2008 |
Q: my son is 15 years old and he was recently charged with home invasion involving $500 worth of stolen ...
A: Lindsey, It depends upon the individual state but most have changed their juvenile guidelines to ...
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| Question reguarding harassing phone calls. | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My ex husband has had me charged with harassing phone calls. He had not paid child support in 2 ...
A: Linda, The only thing that you can do is to go to your local courthouse (domestic relations ...
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| breaking and entering | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My sister is a victim of domestic abuse, he ex boyfriend got arrested for this but not charged due ...
A: Ellen, The reason he can do this is that he still must be on the mortgage/lease. Your sister ...
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| shoplifting | 8/27/2008 |
Q: my daughter who is from georgia stole a pair of $20.00 doller jeans from dillards in dothan alabama ...
A: Marti, This is a petty theft or retail theft and is punishable by a fine. Alabama will require ...
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| neighbor harrassing my elderly mother | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My mother lives next door to people who i would consider on the verge of being hostile.Today was the ...
A: Bern, There is always one in every neighborhood. I have seen this many times before. Although you ...
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| Rentals | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My dad was renting a apartment to a person in his early twenties. The person decided he was going to ...
A: Justin, No that is not correct. Just because "the guy" is entering the military does not give him ...
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| Clearing 12 year old warrants/cases | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Greetings, When I was 17 I was arrested for 3 counts of Felony theft (between $2000-$3000), but ...
A: Chris, The problem with warrants is that they never really go away. If you are stopped for a ...
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| judgement | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a judgement against me in the state of FLorida since 2002 in the amt of appx $12,000.00. I ...
A: Miasotis, It never hurts to offer the money for settlement of the judgment. Often creditors would ...
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| do we need an attorney or PD | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My son was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. 12020(A) (1) PC-M A. We figured it was a felony ...
A: That is what a criminal defense attorney can help your son with; proving that the police made an ...
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| criminal investigation | 8/23/2008 |
Q: My cousin was a suspect (not charged) in mail fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud. He left the ...
A: Cam, The charges pending do not go away. A warrant does not disappear due to any time limit. Most ...
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| Breathalizer for 2 years.... | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Well here is my situation, I got a DUI 2 years ago and finished everything required of the courts on ...
A: Britney, That is a good question! My understanding is that the ignition interlock system may only ...
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| assault at school function | 8/21/2008 |
Q: A week ago at a school function one of my 10 yr old son's classmates parent grabbed my child by ...
A: Pamela, Telephone the Sheriff's office and have them contact the school on your behalf requesting a ...
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| Extradiction and Bail Process | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My sister had no prior record. Monday at 1am she was at the park down the street and park police ...
A: Lynnette, The best thing you can do is obtain power of attorney to handle your sister's affairs ...
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| Help? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I was recently burgled, I rang the police but no evidence was found, I was talking to a neighbour ...
A: Becky, Contact the police and have them interview your neighbor and hopefully they can track down ...
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| two time larceny by employee charge | 8/19/2008 |
Q: what type of punishment should be expected for same crime just came off probation for?
A: Renee, You should expect the same punishment as before except maybe a little jail time, unless your ...
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| Writ of Habeas Corpus | 8/18/2008 |
Q: my brother was sentenced to 15-to-life for 2nd degree murder and has now served 30 years. He was ...
A: Rebecca, I am assuming that you took the attorney's advice for a writ of habeas corpus which ...
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| criminal trespass notice | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am trying to attend a funeral of a person I used to caregive for. The man has no family, but the ...
A: Tricia, You do not have to be served beforehand, but actually they can stop you at the door. Yes, ...
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| Criminal Law | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My husband was arrested and accused of habitually driving while his license was revoked. My husband ...
A: Renee, If your husband is being charged with a felony than he will be facing possible jail time as ...
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| possible forgery | 8/17/2008 |
Q: my husband and i split up in December but we filled our taxes together. he says he never received ...
A: Sheila, Contact the IRS at their number and they can tell you when the stimulus check was sent out ...
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| Writ of Habeas Corpus | 8/17/2008 |
Q: my brother was sentenced to 15-to-life for 2nd degree murder and has now served 30 years. He was ...
A: Rebecca, Your best bet if you cannot afford an attorney is to have your brother file a pro se ...
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| stolen, froged, payroll check | 8/16/2008 |
Q: recently my girlfriend got a payroll check and was going to cash it at walmart. as she was signing ...
A: Andy and Holli, Contact the police department that serves the jurisdiction around the Wal-Mart ...
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| I was arrested for "trespassing" at a "public information meeting." | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Greetings Mr. Hauck, My overall question is am I wrong or have I been wronged, and what can I do ...
A: Peter, I am not going to pretend that this is not a strange situation, because it is! However, ...
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| Jail Time | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I was recently charged with a 2nd DWI in Arkansas. The judge has told me that the 2nd requires 10 ...
A: Tracy, Yes, they are full days and mandatory usually means mandatory. If possible I would schedule ...
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| illegal sentencing inquiry | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am from Pa and in 1995 i was found guilt of felony conspiracy to invoulantary manlaughter, a ...
A: Maurice, Yes, involuntary manslaughter is a Misdemeanor of the first degree. And yes the grading of ...
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| Important Question | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I had a question about a year ago my friend at the time who was 15 had annoyed some girl who was in ...
A: If you want assurances that the officer did not and is not willing to file the charges then contact ...
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| Important Question | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I had a question about a year ago my friend at the time who was 15 had annoyed some girl who was in ...
A: The warrant can be outstanding forever. Most warrants are outstanding but no agency comes looking ...
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| simple assualt | 8/12/2008 |
Q: O.k., I have been issued a ticket for simple assault by threat. although i did have words with the ...
A: The decision is ultimately yours and you must let your conscience guide you. If it is easier to pay ...
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| Search Warrents and Seizures | 8/12/2008 |
Q: The originalAfter having an unreliable individual make a statement for which a search and seizure ...
A: Steve, Since you are strapped for cash I would go to your county law library and request how to ...
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| Petty Misdemeanor | 8/12/2008 |
Q: 7 yrs ago I was arrested for not listening to the police man in a public place and sad to say I have ...
A: Patty, You can apply through your state to find out what your criminal record is. If you have a ...
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| misdemeanors involving Celexa | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I was charged with shoplifting over a month ago and then recently arressted with a charge of public ...
A: Kat, As the public intoxication charge is usually a summary offense you are looking at a fine. If ...
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| theft by check | 8/11/2008 |
Q: we received notice from the DA's check division that a check from 1992 was turned over to them as ...
A: Brian, The Statute of Limitations in most states is generally 10 years for bad checks. In the ...
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| Supervised Release Violation | 8/11/2008 |
Q: if supervised release is violated, and you abscond, what class violation is it, and what are the ...
A: CaNon, In most jurisdictions absconding is a misdemeanor crime. You would be held accountable for ...
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| Videotapping | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding videotapping me and my 6 year old son in the backyard mowing the lawn. ...
A: Joe, I recommend writing down and documenting every crazy thing they do to you. If they come onto ...
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| theft charges | 8/10/2008 |
Q: about two years ago, my daughter wrote 3 bad checks all in one day. She later received notice to ...
A: Linda, Your daughter is being held accountable for the charge(s). You don't say exactly what they ...
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| Seeking info | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Can you please direct me in finding the Oregon law concerning Criminal Trespass in the Second ...
A: Kaye, Check your offenses and their grading against the Oregon prison terms and fines. They will ...
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| statue of limitation for petty theft | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I want to know, what is the statue of limitation on a petty theft that was commit in 2000 in ...
A: Liz, You didn't state that in your question. A statute of limitation in this instance is the time ...
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| my partner | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My partner has just been sent to prison for jumping bail 5 years ago. This was before i knew him ...
A: Sandy, A mention date is the defendant's first day in court; a date they cannot miss. A lot of the ...
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| Theft by deception charge | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have a question. I owned a company and i received some mowers from a vendor. the total bill was ...
A: Anna, In short the mower company and the police have the authority to investigate this matter. ...
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| bench warrant consequences | 8/6/2008 |
Q: In early June I received a 2nd dui in California. I have a court date set in August. My attorney ...
A: Jerry, You most likely will not be arrested when you step off of the Jet but don't be surprised to ...
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| Criminal Mischief Charges | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My daughter who is 18 has been picked up by the Sherrif Department stating a warrant was issued for ...
A: Zenda, An arrest warrant can be executed once a criminal complaint has been filed by a police ...
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| statute of limitation on bad checks in florida | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My husband wrote two checks back in 2000, in May of 2008 he was arrested on an outstanding warrant ...
A: Deann, No there is no statute of limitations on how long a warrant can remain outstanding. My ...
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| Good Moral Character + Naturalization | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I recently had a a fight with my wife. My daughter called 911. The police came and arrested me for ...
A: Nazir, I am not sure of what the grading of "Obstruction of a 911 call" is in your jurisdiction but ...
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| extradition | 8/4/2008 |
Q: iam on class B mistermeanor probation for drug posseion in new york. I failed my drug test last ...
A: The answer is yes, but the question is will they? A class B misdemeanor is a relatively low level ...
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| dwi | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I got a dwi in Maryland in 1994, moved away and never went to court. If I return to Maryland can I ...
A: Randy, There is only a statute of limitations on a violation that was never discovered. If you ...
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| ABSCOUNDING | 8/3/2008 |
Q: IF SOMEONE HAS A WARRANT FOR ABSCOUNDING FOR PROBATION, AND IS BROUGHT IN ON THEIR OWN BEHALF, AND ...
A: Jaci, Yes the probation continues and any "good" street time that was generated is forfeited. ...
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| parole violator | 8/2/2008 |
Q: my friend just got out of jail 3 months ago after serving a 2 year sentence. He is now dealing ...
A: Cat, I appreciate your wanting to help your friend but that is a difficult route to walk. If it ...
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| Public Intoxication | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 19 year old daughter who was arrested for P.I. She was inside of a club that allowed her to ...
A: Julie, It is legal if she actually was found drinking. What is the evidence? Did the officer ...
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| prison escape | 8/2/2008 |
Q: i really need help in answering these questions. What would be the possible punishment to jail ...
A: Kristine, The short answer is yes. There are a lot of variables such as the laws between state and ...
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| Domestic dispute and charges | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My son recently had charges lodged against him buy his live in girlfriend( they have a child ...
A: John, If you think this is going to be a case of "he said, she said" and that the court will be ...
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| speedy trial law | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you are familiar with new york state speed trial law but I will try to be as ...
A: Alex, I am not exactly sure about NY State Law and the Rules of Court that apply there, but ...
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| Felony Conviction | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Sentence has be completed for Theft by Taking(F) in GA. like to re-instate my right to vote and ...
A: Mike, Go to a competent criminal defense attorney in your area and ask him or her what the ...
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| Felony warrants | 8/1/2008 |
Q: can a person get a job if they have open felony warrants and if not how would I go about collecting ...
A: Danielle, Usually a person has to declare if they have ever been convicted of a felony. Therefore ...
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| college/misdemeaner | 5/20/2008 |
Q: In 2003 I was arrested for domestic violence. I was curious if I could get some information. I would ...
A: Brittany, As of September 30, 1996, it is illegal to possess a firearm after conviction of a ...
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| Harrassment / 2nd Degree Harrassment | 5/20/2008 |
Q: We had a neighbor that owed us $1,500 on loans there were not being paid since June 2007. So we sent ...
A: Sarah, Harassment in the second degree means a pattern of intentional, substantial, and ...
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| Michigan & three strike law | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I know someone who is in the proccess of going to court for grand larceny. The problem is this ...
A: Katrina, Michigan only has a "three strikes" rule regarding DUI sentencing. However, under the ...
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| Charges for giving a Bad Check | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I had written a check and when the person went to cash it it did not clear. My account had been ...
A: Tammy, You are not clear on whether you are being sued in civil court or are facing a criminal ...
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| Criminal Law | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Hauk, I am a high school English teacher in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I am working on a short ...
A: , The most direct and understandable way would be to visit your local law library and/or ...
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| Boyfriend, probation.. a real big mess. | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was put on probation last year for a misdemeanor assault on a female. She requested ...
A: Rhi, A bench warrant will be issued for probation violation in your boyfriend's name and will be ...
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| subpeana | 5/14/2008 |
Q: why must you be forced to do something that you don't want, my reason my cousin was short dead ...
A: Ayanda, I understand your position. The power of the subpoena is one that compels you to come into ...
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| Pettys | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My friend was camping on public property in a camp site and two police officers came and claimed ...
A: Nicole, I am not sure where this occurred but if they only received tickets in the mail I am ...
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| female detectives | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am a young woman fresh out of high school and I have been told many times that it would be ...
A: Kimberlie, No, that is ridiculous. Being female and in foster care has no bearing on how ...
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| Felony charges | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have been accused (in Virginia) of forgery and uttering. I have 3 convictions (DUI in 1996, ...
A: Otis, If it were me I would look for the best deal. If you were charged with looking after that ...
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| theft of funds | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Greetings, My father in law passed away a few months ago and left a will stating co-executors and a ...
A: Mike, Listen, there are a lot of details missing here. The answers to your questions are yes and ...
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| minimum sentence/ truth or sentencing | 5/12/2008 |
Q: my brother got charged for home invasion, sentence was 72 months to 40 , a local lawyer says he will ...
A: Bill, The lawyer may be right. A prison sentence less than the minimum with parole may be in order ...
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| court date | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I was recently arrested, and plead not guilty the next day in the court at the jail...they then said ...
A: Nick, The court date is to allow the prosecution, in this case the police department and DA's ...
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| old warrants | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I was in the state of MA. when i was 17 years old. I was at the time just traveling through and i ...
A: Monica, You need to reach through the years and try to recall the circumstances of the warrant. ...
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| problem with paperwork | 5/11/2008 |
Q: In court on Friday I was sentenced to 5 days in jail and was told to report to the jail by 9pm that ...
A: Patty, Just to make it easy on yourself I would contact the district attorney's office to make sure ...
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| question | 5/11/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was in a work release prison and while at work he was arrested he was 16 days away from ...
A: Amanda, Unfortunately the answer is yes, a warrant can be issued to arrest and hold someone even if ...
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| probation question | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I am on felony probation for possession for sales. I know I'm searchable, but when they come to my ...
A: Patti, Your probation officers can pretty much have access to YOUR living areas to see if you have ...
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| Probation officers in my home | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My fiance is currently on probation in Niagra County in New York State and every so often his ...
A: Denise, Your house is subject to search to a limited degree because of your fiancee living there. ...
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| Probation officers in my home | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My fiance is currently on probation in Niagra County in New York State and every so often his ...
A: Denise, No, she has no right to tell you to extinguish your cigarette in your own house. You could ...
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| Warrants | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I live in North Carolina and recently had a criminal background check for a job. It returned ...
A: Cyndy, Generally there is no statute of limitations on warrants, bench or otherwise. What that ...
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| kansas extradite | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Can the state of kansas extradite a person with warrants in that state, when they were arrested in ...
A: Catrina, The answer is yes they can. However it is a matter of whether they will spend the time ...
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| Restraining orders | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My brother(19) has a restraining order that was put oh him by the mother of his girlfriend who is ...
A: Unfortunately your brother is in a tough position. Although New Hampshire may recognize and give ...
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| simple assualt | 5/7/2008 |
Q: This is regards to my brother,he was lock-up for simple assualt. He went to go cash his check at a ...
A: Chante, This is a hard question to answer. The problem is that check cashing guy should not have ...
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| re-extradition | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Isn't there a different time limit should the fugitive not protest the extradition ? Because I ...
A: Joshua, You need to actually contact an attorney practicing in your area who is familiar with the ...
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| hi | 5/6/2008 |
Q: two babies first aborted due to doubt as to who was the father of the child social worker and ...
A: This question is extremely complicated and could possible invoke criminal as well as civil actions. ...
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| lying to the police | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 19 years old and her and her friends got into something with counterfeit money and ...
A: Yes, You must retain the services of a competent criminal defense attorney immediately. Your ...
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| parole obsconding | 5/5/2008 |
Q: What are the deciding factors that determines if a parolee will be extradited because of parole ...
A: Joan, The factors are different from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If the crime is serious and ...
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| Limitation For Criminal Prosecution In The USA | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Generally, does the USA or any particular state has a limitation period / time bar for the ...
A: Raymon, Each and every State in the United States have statutes of limitations against prosecution. ...
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| Harrassment and More | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My neighbor file a non-factual complaint with NJ DYFS in retribution because the city of Clifton, ...
A: Bill, You could try to contact your Attorney General's office and see if they will investigate the ...
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| Homicide | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I really don't want to be a police officer so I can move up to the detective rank. Is there any way ...
A: Joyce, Unfortunately the answer is no. Basic policing and human relation skills are necessary for ...
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| my brother | 5/4/2008 |
Q: las vegas got an interstate detainer act on my brother, what does that mean?
A: Kim, A detainer or hold order, is a warrant sent from one state to another to provide notification ...
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| Replacing damaged property | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My brother broke someone's mirror of f their car when he was being stupid and drunk. Anyway, he was ...
A: Mike, Find a competent auto repair shop and find out how much it will cost to have the mirror ...
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| extradition time limits | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My wife was arrested in austin texas for a failure to report warrant in Idaho. My question is, how ...
A: Joshua, Texas can hold your wife for as long as Idaho takes to extradite her. Sometimes ...
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| curiosity | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Out of curiosity, what is the best and worse case scenario of a person charged with ...
A: Nini, It depends upon the individual state but the offenses are certainly Felonies and that ...
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| worry in illinois | 5/2/2008 |
Q: my son is 20 years old decided that he and his friend would break into someone house they knew the ...
A: Ella, The best thing to do is to write about some good things that your son has done for the ...
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| Criminal court part numbers | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I'm curious about the numbers assigned to different court proceedings. In the show Law & Order, they ...
A: Jeff, The numbers on Law and Order relate to internal categorizing (for trial purposes) and more ...
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| Business Took My Deposit | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I paid an individual in TX a $1250 deposit to complete a website for my company. They were ...
A: Mike, It sounds like you are the victim of fraud, a type of theft by deception. The first thing ...
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| ex-best friend--19 year old lier | 4/30/2008 |
Q: ok..what would you do if someone who was your bestfriend all of a suden said to you that someone ...
A: Rachel, I would stay away and have no further contact with these people. If someone threatens to ...
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| vacate a conviction | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Do you know if there is a process for canada to vacate a conviction, I know it is done in the US, ...
A: Don, You need to find a site dealing with Canadian issues. Unfortunately I cannot help you as I ...
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| Hung jury ... | 4/29/2008 |
Q: We have a case going here in Kansas on a murder. The jury has HUNG twice, most recently just ...
A: Rose, There is no amount of times that a jury can be "hung" without a conclusive verdict. That is ...
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| probation violation | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I recieved a dui in 05. i got 5 years probation, in 07 i recieved my second. I also got pulled over ...
A: Christine, Unfortunately much of the time the answer is yes. You need to contact this probation ...
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| Subpoena laws | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I was recently served a subpoena to testify in a divorce of a friend. The court date was postponed. ...
A: The rule would be in your respective State's rules of civil procedure. Type into Google or some ...
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| Malicious intent to destroy our home | 4/28/2008 |
Q: This is somewhat complex but I'll try to summarize it. Following a wind storm, we lost @1/3 or the ...
A: This is a very interesting situation which could have had disastrous consequences if the ...
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| trouble with homeowners association | 4/27/2008 |
Q: We have two teenagers that play in the neighborhood where the playground is. It is a common area. ...
A: Susan, The best thing to do in my opinion is just to write to the secretary of the homeowner's ...
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| Can someone be charged after the fact? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My friend told me that he went back into his old residence to pick up some of his things he left ...
A: Casey, With all the details you have provided I would say that your friend should be OK and ...
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| domestic assault, URGENT time frame | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a complicated question. In 2004 my mother was very ill with cancer. She and my husband ...
A: Cindi, Your situation is strange in that your daughter is the "victim" in this case and must be ...
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| i need help for becoming a HOMICIDE DETECTIVE | 4/24/2008 |
Q: could you give me some sites about things needed to become a homicide detective. If you could just ...
A: Nikki, this information is taken from "Ask an Investigator" at: ...
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| possible forgery and fraud | 4/24/2008 |
Q: A problem I'm close to: Party B received a monthly paycheck from Organization O, the paycheck made ...
A: James, Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but under PA law forgery is a Felony of the 2nd Degree if ...
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| Can someone be charged after the fact? | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My friend told me that he went back into his old residence to pick up some of his things he left ...
A: Casey, The answer in almost all jurisdictions would be yes. There are some mitigating ...
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| dwi | 4/22/2008 |
Q: iam in the process of waiting trial my 3rd oui in mass iwas having a blood sugar problem and was acc ...
A: Jim, The answer is no because a record of DUI arrests is kept for sentencing purposes. There will ...
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| Harassment Complaint - NJ | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I live in New Jersey and I’m being harassed by a contractor who performed some remolding work at the ...
A: Nevaeh, I understand your situation and here is my response: 1. A contractor cannot file for a ...
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| Underage Charge | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I was given a citation for underage drinking in the state of Pennsylvania. Before I meet with the ...
A: Kurtis, The answer is no. If there was a portable breath test used that can provide probable ...
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| old charges | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My bf was arrested for a DUI when that happened they said he had a warrenet out for Bavard from ...
A: Angela, There are several reasons as to why this happened. The jurisdiction where your boyfriend ...
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| Only one man ever convicted? | 12/10/2007 |
Q: A few days ago, a friend and I were arguing over something he claimed to be a legal/historic fact ...
A: Julia, To answer your question in short, I am not sure. I would ask your friend for his source of ...
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| No Trespass in Southern Maryland | 12/7/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine, my daughter and I were walking around WalMart. I was letting my daughter play with ...
A: It is true that a private business can exclude anyone from their premises for infractions, real or ...
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| Minor and Jail | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I asked this question to another person but they asked me if it was a serious question. I am ...
A: April, Fingerprints could be enough physical evidence. Use your imagination here. The city jail ...
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| Recieved a letter saying I was being charged for a theft crime? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Got a letter in the mail saying I was involved in a theft and being charged. Even though I have not ...
A: This is indeed a strange situation. I have never heard of an incident where a person is mailed a ...
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| probation officers | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My son has recently gotten an 18 month supervised probation in NC. My question is where can I go to ...
A: After reading your question I think the only course of action for you to take is to schedule an ...
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| Minor and Jail | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I asked this question to another person but they asked me if it was a serious question. I am ...
A: The detention time of the protagonist in your book turns on the fact of whether or not the ...
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| Fictional legal question | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Mr. Hauck: I hope you might be willing to answer what I hope are some pretty basic and ...
A: Timothy, If arrested the subject would be fingerprinted, photographed, and processed in the police ...
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| criminal possession of a forged instrument | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I was posting some add's online because I was trying to sell a comic for 110$. I got an e-mail from ...
A: This is a strange occurrence and I sympathize with your circumstances. My recommendation would be ...
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| TIME FRAME ON CHARGES | 12/5/2007 |
Q: MY BROTHER IS CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED FOR ACCUSATIONS MADE BY A CHILD THAT DATES BACK 7 YEARS ...
A: This is an interesting case. I know that under Arizona Statutes A.R.S. §13-107 the time limitation ...
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| Fictional legal question | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Mr. Hauck: I hope you might be willing to answer what I hope are some pretty basic and ...
A: This is an interesting question. Here is what I know: A person arrested for the crime of simple ...
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| smoking | 12/4/2007 |
Q: ok so i got a smoking ticket in the mail (i am under 18) but the date on the ticket is like a month ...
A: Dylan, It is hard to say if you are liable or not because I am not sure where you live or the ...
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| felony criminal mischeif | 12/3/2007 |
Q: What is the new york state law on vandalism. What are the terms of felony criminal mischief in ...
A: Here are the statutes from New York State. They are complete and self-explanatory. Please read ...
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| petty theft | 11/11/2007 |
Q: Terry I was detained for petty theft. by store security guards but I never left the store I was at ...
A: Sherry, Sorry, the answer is no. For any type of theft of items held for retail sale the store or ...
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| statute of limitations | 11/11/2007 |
Q: is there a time limit on how long you can hold a warrant for not completing court ordered community ...
A: Bryan, From what I have learned and experienced the community service requirement as part of the ...
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| what are my rights | 8/16/2007 |
Q: A police officer came to my house to ask about an incident while driving. After he left he went to ...
A: You have left out many details, but I will offer you my opinion as to the circumstances you ...
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| telephone harrasment | 7/31/2007 |
Q: there is a toll free number that calls me 4 or 5 times a day, been going on for weeks now. The ...
A: Unfortunately it seems like you have taken all of the action that you can. For what it is worth I ...
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| Money laundering | 7/30/2007 |
Q: What are the mens rea and the actus reus in the money laundering offence?
A: The criminal offense of "money laundering" would have at it's core the mens rea or "criminal or evil ...
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| possession of controlled substance | 7/30/2007 |
Q: i would like to know what are the standards in the u.s. to prove someone guilts in possession of ...
A: Excellent question. The standard of proof in regard to criminal possession of controlled substances ...
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| children sexual abuse-standard of proof | 7/29/2007 |
Q: what is the standard of proof to be applied in children sexual abuse cases?
A: Lilach, Excellent question. Generally the standard of proof in criminal cases is proof "beyond a ...
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| official misconduct | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Is it legal to dismiss a public official accused of a criminal act before he was found guilty? who ...
A: Alon, A simple rule of thumb that I use to determine who is a public official or servant (civil ...
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| official misconduct | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Is it legal to dismiss a public official accused of a criminal act before he was found guilty? who ...
A: Excellent question. Because you have provided no details I must answer in general terms. It may be ...
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| check forgery | 7/28/2007 |
Q: What is the criminal sanction in the US for one who is found liable in court for cashing a forged ...
A: An excellent question. Because you have given very few details all I can tell you is that a Federal ...
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| check forgery | 7/28/2007 |
Q: In which states in the u.s, according to the common law, does the liability for cashing a forged ...
A: An excellent question. Although Common Law has been abrogated by Statutory Law in all of the ...
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| Illegal computer confiscation by the police. | 5/14/2007 |
Q: Im faced with the problem of a detective taking my computer from staples because Xoft antivirus ...
A: Robert, The best thing that you can do in this situation is to document the incident as best you ...
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| Juvenille | 5/13/2007 |
Q: My son was with a boy who broke into a school. The other boy did about $150 worth of damage. I ...
A: Gayle, It is hard to say. I am not versed in Florida statutes regarding juveniles. I would ...
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| search warrents | 5/7/2007 |
Q: just a quick one. of the police raid your home with a search warrant and break the door down, if ...
A: Daniel, Great question. The short answer is "no," the police do not have to pay for the damage ...
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| dui | 5/3/2007 |
Q: i got a dui in oregon if i leave the state and get a warrant out for me can i get arrested in ...
A: Tony, The U.S. Interstate Drivers License Compact is an agreement between the 45 participating ...
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| harassment by a neighbor | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I think my question would sound simple to you, but I don’t know what to do. This is my situation. ...
A: Irina, What a difficult situation. I am not sure what jurisdiction you live in but I am reasonably ...
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