| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Class X Felony | 11/21/2009 |
Q: "What exactly is a class X felony? My boyfriend and his friend had 540 grams of cocaine in my dads ...
A: Linda, I am very sorry for what happen to you. i Know how much work you have put in to get where ...
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| illegal sentencing | 11/19/2009 |
Q: what does motion to correct illegal sentencing mean? and if won does that mean the inmate will be ...
A: Carolyn, A motion to correct sentencing means that the defendant is arguing that the sentence they ...
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| Trespassing by former Tenant | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have a former tenant of a room share in a private house that did not leave as they said they were. ...
A: Lyn, You can actually do both. You can contact the police and see if you can get the prosecutor to ...
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| Simple Assault | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I was arrested for simple assault in DC. I punched a guy after a verbal hockey game dispute and ...
A: Chris, Probably not, more then likely just the penalty box. Sorry that was to easy. The charge is ...
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| illegal search | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Officers are trying to find a convict who escaped from a nearby jail. Going door-to-door in the ...
A: Brandon, Not an easy question. Here are the possible arguments. First the initial search is legal ...
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| Possession charge | 11/16/2009 |
Q: If I was arrested in az for pot possession months ago and never received a ticket or heard anything ...
A: Ben. Yes you would be, normally sanctions do not apply until conviction. The one issue you may ...
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| theft | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I feel so stupid for this, but i was caught stealing 7$ worth of stuff at a kmart today. i have ...
A: Linda, I do realize how embarrassing this is and it is unfortunate. IN most jurisdictions this ...
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| liklihood of charges being dismissed | 11/12/2009 |
Q: young father & disabled vet jailed on false charges of family violence battery and cruelty to ...
A: Evy, I apologize for my delay in answering i ended up with the bug going around. The issue in this ...
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| Credit cards in husband's name | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I acquired and used 3 credit cards in my husband's name. I made the payments and never told him ...
A: Diana, I apologize for my delay in answering i ended up with the bug going around. Technically ...
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| shop lifting | 11/10/2009 |
Q: 25subdivision of the the penal law of the state of new York for 19.00 of merchandised and was ...
A: Crystal, I apologize for my delay in answering i ended up with the bug going around. Wal-mart is a ...
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| speeding ticket | 11/9/2009 |
Q: is it entrapment. radar detectors are illegal in va. can the police just sit in total darkness? ...
A: Kevin, The answer is no, you don't have to be able to see them and it is definitely not entrapment. ...
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| email threats | 11/9/2009 |
Q: revolutionmuslim who areagainst USA and Israel and all non believers. So I visited their website and ...
A: Gena, Belive me i agree with your feelings. This is a fairly new area of law, threats over the ...
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| Appeal for a Class 1 Misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My driver's license was suspended due to a lapse in insurance. I was pulled over 2x the first time ...
A: Emily, I do understand your concerns about this. Normally suspended driving is considered a ...
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| Autopsy report | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My father is trying to find out how to get a copy of his fathers autopsy report who died in 1966 ...
A: Scott, Interesting, could be difficult as records don't last long. However i have been ...
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| alination of the neighbors telling my grandmother lies he said she said | 11/4/2009 |
Q: is there any laws in the state of missouri that would keep the neighbors out of my family affairs? ...
A: Michele, I am sorry about the problem this is causing you. This is not a very clear cut area of ...
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| appeal | 11/3/2009 |
Q: In Tennessee, I know you have 30 days to appeal a sentence. What if you go past the 30 days and you ...
A: Linda, Each state will have differing rules on this and there sometimes extenuating circumstances ...
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| Issuance of Worthless Check | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have received 3 charges of Issuance of Wothless Checks. I am filling out job applications and I am ...
A: Lindsey, Thanks for trying to be honest. Issuing worthless checks is a very common offense. There ...
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| Public Defender Violated My Right to Trial.... | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Can I sue the public defender's office in alexandria, virginia after I wrote letters to the atty to ...
A: Willie, Sorry about the problem you are having. To sue an attorney you will need to find an ...
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| harrasment in work place | 11/2/2009 |
Q: what are my rights if my mother who is a severe patient of diabetes and high blood pressure is made ...
A: Abhinesh, I appreciate your concern for you mother. This is really not a criminal justice ...
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| lying to police officer | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have two sisters that have identical SS#'s except for one number. One sister in Michigan, one in ...
A: Tina, Sorry for the delay in responding to your questions. Ohio will have different laws and ...
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| Kidnapping ? & forced signatures | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My ex husband and his attorney took me to the attorneys house under false pretenses and made me ...
A: Marilyn, I apologize for my delay in respondng to your questions. These are some pretty serious ...
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| Federal Hold | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was initially charged 3 years ago with a federal counterfeiting charge. He served his ...
A: Ally, I apologize for the delay in responding to your questions. I know how stressful this is for ...
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| search warrant | 10/30/2009 |
Q: When a search warrant is serve on someones home and u happen to be visiting at the time it is serve ...
A: Lydia, I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. IN most situations anyone found ...
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| Probation & rights of others | 10/30/2009 |
Q: If I'm in the house of someone on probation & officers come in without a warrant, do they have the ...
A: Elizabeth, I apologize for the deal in responding to your question. A probationers loss of privacy ...
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| Harassment | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My husbands Ex has been a total nightmare she keeps calling cps for eveything even things that are ...
A: Brindle, I apologize for my delay in answering your question. These issues are a real pain for ...
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| Looking for Advice. | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Right now I'm currently going to school for criminal justice, and plan to join U.S.M.C. once ...
A: Austin, I apologize for my delay in responding to your question. It is very difficult to say how ...
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| Brother Padlocked Family Home | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I live in Va. and my parents passed away,my mom in Mar.of this year. My brother never left home and ...
A: Nadine, I apologize for my delay in responding to your question. These types of situations are ...
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| citation criminal mischief | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I pleaded not guilty to this charge and it only involved my neighbors weeds. when i went to court ...
A: Patricia, I apologize for my delay in responding. I have read through your question several times ...
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| indiana misdemeanor law | 10/28/2009 |
Q: friend was charged with criminal misdemeanor with offense of conversion. i understand misdemeanor ...
A: Robin, I apologize for my delay in responding. Conversion is simply converting one persons ...
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| contested child custody | 10/27/2009 |
Q: can my soon to be ex 's lawywer ask me to sign blank relaease of informaion forms for medical ...
A: Kim, He can ask you to do anything but you don't necessarily need to comply. Any such document ...
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| criminal search and seizure | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Is there a law out there that would prohibit an officer from searching your car because you studder ...
A: Theresa, There are a lot of cases out there but i have never heard of one specifically on point to ...
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| obstruction of justice | 10/25/2009 |
Q: There was an incident where a phone statement was given but not fully truthful. The said charges of ...
A: Tori, Obstruction of justice is normally a charge that is brought by courts or prosecutors. ...
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| experditing | 10/24/2009 |
Q: in your best honest opion do you think indiana will experdite some one on a dwi and a owi charge in ...
A: Ray, Best opinion, probably not. Most states do not extradite for OUI charges unless it reaches ...
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| Federal Law protecting motor carriers | 10/23/2009 |
Q: We are a motor carrier. We hauled government freight for a broker who got the loads from the ...
A: Linda, Sorry for the problem, Yes there are probably several criminal laws being violated. You ...
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| pressing charges | 10/22/2009 |
Q: what is going to happen if i press charges again somebody i was fighting.
A: Keisha, Each jurisdiction will handle it differently but the normal procedure is that the police ...
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| neighbor | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Good Afternoon, my name is Vivian ... I have a question regarding my neighbor, She comes out often ...
A: Vivian, Sorry about the problem and i truly wish i knew. These types of problems plague cops, ...
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| probable cause | 10/20/2009 |
Q: leavin the club one night my friends and i went to local gas station where people meet shortly cops ...
A: Joel, I first need to apologize for my delay in answering due to emergency issues is could not be ...
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| assault on a minor | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 and live in Washington state. theres a group of minors that live close by and they have been ...
A: Dylan, I first need to apologize for my delay in answering due to emergency issues is could not be ...
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| robbery | 10/19/2009 |
Q: i was wondering i was with my friends and they committed a robbery i didnt know it was going to ...
A: Andrew, Not the best of friends. It will depend on a couple of different things. First is your ...
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| searchwarrant | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I get pulled over and the officer drives the vehicle to the impound yard after I tell him he can ...
A: Angela, I first need to apologize for my delay in answering due to emergency issues is could not be ...
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| arrested in CA on Las Vegas probation warrant, extradition, length of time to get a court date | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend just got arrested (in California where we live) for a probation warrant in Las Vegas ...
A: Nikki, I first need to apologize for my delay in answering due to emergency issues is could not be ...
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| No Trespass Order | 10/18/2009 |
Q: How do I obtain one of these in NYS for an individual that has been harassing us.I told him to leave ...
A: Debbie, I have never seen a no trespass order and my review of New York statutes didn't reveal one. ...
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| public defender lawyers | 10/18/2009 |
Q: how can i be sure if he is truthfully trying his best or just running me thru the system? and or ...
A: Mark, I understand your concern, what it boils down to is are you comfortable with your ...
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| search warrants | 10/16/2009 |
Q: If a person is missing and foul play is suspected, and that person lives alone, without known family ...
A: Scott, Scott Missing persons are difficult because of the issue that as adults we have an ...
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| Statue of Limitations for Suspended License Infractions in the State of Califronia Misdeameanor | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Is there a statue of limitations for misdemeanor beach warrants in Ca. Got a Misdemeanor Infraction ...
A: D, People commonly misunderstand statutes of limitations. Statutes of limitations limit the time ...
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| DWI in Louisiana | 10/15/2009 |
Q: First, thank you for your time regarding my situation. I recently got stationed in Shreveport, La. ...
A: Joshua, Sorry about what happen. Did you talk to an attorney prior to pleading ? You really ...
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| HELP | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i sold beer to a undercover minor that was working with the police for the 2nd time ,today was my ...
A: Sorry about what happen. Normally this type of charge is not punished with jail. Even second time. ...
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| ethics | 10/14/2009 |
Q: You are a prosecutor trying your first case.You are thrilled with how well it is going .Every ...
A: Harri, This for an ethics class ?? This questions brings into play two possibly conflicting issues ...
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| Assault charges w/ minor and adult | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My Female Fiance (adult) was walking our two dogs at 9pm when she was accosted by a group of 4 ...
A: John, I wish i could tell you that common sense will prevail but that isn't always true. Currently ...
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| Impersonating | 10/13/2009 |
Q: What is the code/law for impersonating a social worker in the state of Virginia? ANSWER: Wendy, I ...
A: wendy, yup that helps. First look at your protection order if it includes your children then he ...
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| police honesty | 10/13/2009 |
Q: You are a police officer testifying about a particular crime.It is a case where you honestly don’t ...
A: Harri, Thanks for a difficult question ! First this is not a question about police honesty it is a ...
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| Impersonating | 10/13/2009 |
Q: What is the code/law for impersonating a social worker in the state of Virginia?
A: Wendy, I am not an expert in Virgina law. Your question is not easy to answer because most laws ...
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| PA - D & D booking proceedure | 10/12/2009 |
Q: A former acquaintance of mine disappeared and he may be a John Doe found in Canada. The police in ...
A: Sue, I can only tell you what normally happens. Usually when someone is arrested and put in jail a ...
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| Research question | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I just found out this weekend that my son's girlfriend was going out with a gut before my son, Ryan ...
A: Polly, As a parent i can completely understand your concern. If the case is completed, meaning ...
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| Detainer Release | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My fiance has been in philadelphia prison for almost nine months. He has been sitting in there ...
A: Tamira, There is something else going on here. Normally if a case is dismissed the subject is ...
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| parole violation | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My son is on parole in Idaho and there is a warrant on him. He went to California and got busted for ...
A: Jerry, Sorry about the problems your son is having. If he is convicted in California and given a ...
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| unlawful of taking vehicles... | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My Friend Took her grandma's car without permission while she traveled to different state. when she ...
A: Allen, Your friends grandmother could probably ask for the charge to be dismissed under the ...
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| exspunged?? | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I recently applied for nursing school and had a background check done, only to recieve my past ...
A: Judy, I am truly sorry about the problem you are having. If you read through this forum many ...
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| Discrepancies on arrest warrant and illegal questioning by employer | 10/9/2009 |
Q: If someone is questioned during a disciplinary hearing for possible criminal acts, and they are ...
A: Rhonda, Sorry for the difficulties you are having. Work place investigations mingled with law ...
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| trial process | 10/7/2009 |
Q: can a party raise new evidence in a case through its brief?
A: Kristina, This is a very technical question and there are a lot of variables. It depends first on ...
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| Embezzlement or theft? | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I live as a renter in my girlfriend and her husbands home. I willfully loaned them my laptop ...
A: Cara, Sorry about this, it is not going to get any easier i am afraid especially if you report this ...
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| writing husband check... | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Mr, my husband left me and my son to be with other woman.i need to consult a lawyer.so i wrote a ...
A: Tharanna, I am very sorry for the mess you are in i realize how emotional and confusing this is. ...
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| falsyfing police reports | 10/3/2009 |
Q: What action do I take to pursue a fake police report from a police station and now the offender is ...
A: Lana, Normally the police will automatically refer a complaint of this nature directly to the ...
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| embezzlement | 10/1/2009 |
Q: If someone embezzled money from a financial institute do the penalties vary depending on the amount ...
A: Stanley, In some states, yes others obviously not. Further state sentencing guidelines may kick in ...
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| simple possesion of cannabis | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i was recently charged with simple possesion of cannabis.20 dollars.at home.my friend did admit to ...
A: Saemas, This question was put in the question pool and i just today received it. I doubt there is ...
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| Charges of 220.16 | 10/1/2009 |
Q: My question is can two people be charged in an apartment with 220.16 after the police aledgely found ...
A: Mr. C. First 220.16 does not mean anything unless there is a state attached to it. Each state and ...
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| probation | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i have a friend who had been placed on deferred adjudicated probation 7 yrs ago in texas. it was to ...
A: Jane, I regret that it is impossible for me or anyone else in this type of forum to answer that ...
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| Stolen Property | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My husband I were in the Philadelphia area (we are residents of Florida) renting an apartment s o he ...
A: Diane Frankowski, This quesiton ended up in the question pool so i did not receive it until today, ...
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| A question for you. | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I went out of the country recently and let my ex-roommate take care of my car. I left the title in ...
A: Aimee, This was in the qustion pool so i did not receive it until now, i apologize. This is a ...
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| question 1 | 9/26/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are separated, and all of the vehicles are in his name. Can he report the vehicle ...
A: Cindy, Probably not. In most states once married all property is joint. Make sure you have the ...
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| fraud | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have been convicted of fraud under $5000 in canada i am a minnor and have been asked to write an ...
A: Erin, Interesting sentence you got, you are fortunate. The research can be formidable. In the ...
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| IMPORTANT | 9/25/2009 |
Q: my husband has been working for this company for 16 years left the job for 2 years due to a law ...
A: Susan, Criminally depending on your state the statute of limitations may have passed. From your ...
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| search warrants | 9/24/2009 |
Q: how can a person with no atty get an injuction to stop a search (administraitve) warrant? which ...
A: Travis, An injunction would have to be filed in a trial court of that jurisdiction. There is no ...
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| obtaining evidence | 9/24/2009 |
Q: while defending myself,i want to check someone else's cell phone records.how would i do it?
A: Bill, This was in the question pool so i did not receive it until now, i apologize. your only ...
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| Instate Felony Warrant in Florida | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My husband was arrested last night in Texas for an instate Florida felony warrant dated 1993. The ...
A: Jamie, Sorry about the problems your husband is having. Florida can change their extradition ...
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| Ques about statute of limitations in NJ DWI | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I got a DWI in Nov of 2000 and was wondering if after 10 years it is wiped away from record. I am ...
A: cara, The term you are looking for is the " life of the warrant" since you were charged in court ...
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| HARRASMENT CHARGE | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN CHARGE WITH HARASSMENT IN THE STATE COLORADO. WHAT IF ANY MIGHT BE A LESSER CHARGE I ...
A: Kelly, Depending on the nature of the harassment there could be a couple such as possible ...
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| Probation Violation | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My fiance is currently waiting to see the appointed judge about her violation to see if they are ...
A: Tara, Sorry about the problems your fiance is having. No one, especially on a forum such as this ...
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| Criminal mischief | 9/22/2009 |
Q: my daughter was riding her bicycle yesterday and she fell and accidently scratched the vehicle that ...
A: Cynthia, Sounds odd to me also. It could just be the statutes in your location that allows a ...
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| PA non-traffic violation | 9/21/2009 |
Q: PA and was cited for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He spent the night in jail (never ...
A: Marc, Sorry about what happen to your son. First thing i would like to mention is the phone call. ...
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| expunging a misdemeanor larceny | 9/20/2009 |
Q: A while back i got hired by lowes foods in north Carolina as a cashier. About three months later i ...
A: Shane, Does not look good for you in North Carolina. Here is web link that you can review. It is ...
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| Tenant's right to break lease | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My son goes to college and rents a room in a house with two other roommates. The other two were just ...
A: Carmen, Landlord / tenant law is civil not criminal so is outside of my expertise. However there ...
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| False Offenses on background check | 9/18/2009 |
Q: So my place of employement started doing background checks recently due to an issue with a former ...
A: J, It does not sound like they got an official criminal history. The ones from police agencies and ...
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| Supoena Guidelines | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I received a call from a neighbor involved in a messy divorce/custody battle demanding I provide her ...
A: Linda, All divorces are messy, some are just messier then others. Your neighbor could possibly ...
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| fileing a lawsuit | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Can a parent file a lawsuit against a principal and school ISD cop for driving my child off school ...
A: Janette, Sorry about the stress and concern this caused you. A lawsuit can be filed for pretty ...
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| Harasment Calls Charge | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I was involved in an accident and tried to call the other party to ask for insurance information. ...
A: Calvin, Sorry about the problems you are having. Vehicle insurance in each states varies along ...
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| Case on Stealing | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My friend was allegedly caught on CCTV to have stolen a cellphone left on the couch. He admitted to ...
A: Mira, Yeah pretty close. Think of it this way. If you have two people that are involved in ...
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| Son's incarceration | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My son was arrested for purchasing gun on 8/13/09 and is in US Marshal hold pinellas County Florida ...
A: Jean, If he is in US Marshall custody you are dealing with a Federal Offense. He should have been ...
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| V.O.P. | 9/15/2009 |
Q: i recently got a vop for a dirty urine, and i am wondering how much time i am looking at, i got ...
A: Robert, It is really hard for anyone in this type of forum to answer the question due to local ...
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| probation help | 9/13/2009 |
Q: i got put on probation on 4-22-09 and i have not reported to my probation officer nor did any of my ...
A: Caroline, I am truly sorry about all the problems you are having. Unfortunately you seem to keep ...
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| Juvenile Probation | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old son is currently on juvenile probation under Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH. The ...
A: Rosemary, I am sorry for the predicament and problems this put you and the rest of your family in. ...
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| wobbler | 9/12/2009 |
Q: my son was charged with a wobbler and he went to his classes for anger mgt and now he is on ...
A: Shannon, Just goes to show you lean something new everyday. I had never heard of a wobbler offense ...
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| Case on Stealing | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My friend was allegedly caught on CCTV to have stolen a cellphone left on the couch. He admitted to ...
A: Mira, Asking the right question is always half the battle and in the legal world can be very ...
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| retrial | 9/11/2009 |
Q: how long does the DA have to drop the charges, on the defendant, after a retrial. i hope it is soon, ...
A: Judy, Your attorney is the best source for this question as he is familiar with your states court ...
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| Protective orders for minors in PA | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Would you happen to know what the basic requirements are before one could get a protective order to ...
A: Susie, Sorry about the problem you and your son are having. Neighbor complaints are a real pain ...
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| assualt/battery & distruction of private property | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My daughters college roommate punched her in the eye causing a black eye and bleeding. She also ...
A: Robin, Sorry about what happen to your daughter. Was there a police report made ? If not file one ...
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| holding against will, willfull damage? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: If someone was to box a car in with a woman and 3 kids at 11.30pm, for app.10 mins and was kicking ...
A: Kerry, Australia law is obviously not my expertise i can only answer in context of American law ...
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| probation hold | 9/8/2009 |
Q: ok so my hubby went to jail for a crime that they cant prove he did and is waiting for a trial.. but ...
A: Briggette, Sorry about the problems your husband and you are having. First i am not a bookie and ...
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| Case on Stealing | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My friend was allegedly caught on CCTV to have stolen a cellphone left on the couch. He admitted to ...
A: Mira, From your question i could not discern if we are talking about a criminal charge or an ...
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| Compulsory claims in criminal trial | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I am curious about an aspect of criminal procedure. If one wants to call the constitutionality of a ...
A: Jennifer, This is a very very complicated question. For the most part constitutional questions can ...
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| accessory to arm robbery | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My brother asked my husband to take him over one of his friends house, when my husband did my ...
A: Violet, Sorry about what happened to your husband. He will need an attorney. Your husband was an ...
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| Gun Law | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I'm currently in Afghanistan serving the Army as a paratrooper for Charlie Co 3-509 out of Ft. ...
A: Matthew, Each state is going to be different. They will have differing definitions of what is ...
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| legal | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding potential legalities. I have a friend Jim who purchased 20 percocet from ...
A: joe, This one is easy, all three. First the only person that is legally allowed to posses the ...
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| Non-traffic violation | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I was recently given a ticket for possesion of stolen property. 496(a). However the arresting ...
A: Trevor, Probably, The charge possession of stolen property could either be a misdemeanor or ...
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| Criminal Law | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I was arrested for trafficking drugs, not true though!!! It was my room mate...I am representing ...
A: Joe, Probably not, it is not so much a mistake as an oversight. Many times persons appear at ...
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| malicious intent | 9/4/2009 |
Q: The protection order was ruled it was granted illegally, advised to go to small claims to get ...
A: Irma, Obviously you are from out of the USA, Canada perhaps ? Proving malicious intent is not ...
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| probation | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know in the state of DE can a probation officer come to your home at 2 a.m. in the ...
A: Tameka, There is probably no prohibited time that they can come to your home. Yes it is ...
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| Shoplifting in Sears | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a citizen of Russia. I was in USA in 2006 participating in Summer Work&Travel Program (Atlantic ...
A: Valeriy, Sorry about the problems you had. The value of the items stolen may or may not be real ...
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| Harassment | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I live in Connecticut and my fiance has been charged with harassment in the second degree. My issue ...
A: Gerry, Sorry about the problems your fiance is having. This Internet harassment is a pretty new ...
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| beating up a disabled man | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Is beating up a disabled man considered a felony? If it makes any difference the location is Puerto ...
A: Moses, I guess it is kind of a shame that this question even needs to be asked. There will be some ...
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| Seach Warrant | 8/31/2009 |
Q: A seach warrant was issued to my home address looking for controlled Substance, to wit: Marijuana ...
A: David, Jurisdictions get a little murky especially in some states. Normally there is a component ...
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| rodney king | 8/31/2009 |
Q: rodney king case ,civil or criminal? and y
A: Tom, You sent this question twice so i will only respond to this one. The answer unfortunately for ...
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| Interrogation of a minor | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Can the police interrogate a child without parent's consent in the state of Michigan? What if was ...
A: Felicia, It will depend exactly where in the process this occurs. Standard rule is that once one ...
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| seizure of a firearm | 8/30/2009 |
Q: If the police takes your registered firearm, do they have to issue a evidence custody form or some ...
A: Felicia, Your question is case and fact specific. What i mean is with out knowing what report, ...
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| Keying cars | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My car has been keyed i know who did it and i know how to catch them. the only thing i want to know ...
A: Brandon, The charge is "Malicious destruction of property" (MDOP) it is value specific meaning ...
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| posession | 8/29/2009 |
Q: How many people can get charged with a possession charge for the same drugs. There was 3 Grams of ...
A: Dustin, Obviously all of them could be charged however these situation are fact specific. What did ...
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| charges | 8/29/2009 |
Q: What are the possible charges for being arrested under the influence of a controlled substance 1 ...
A: Andrew, Your questions lacks specificity. In general in most jurisdiction a person under the ...
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| School fraud.. | 8/28/2009 |
Q: What is the charge for making a payment to a college with a check from a closed acct and receiving a ...
A: Donald, First each state will be different so i will have to give it as a general statement. The ...
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| felony | 8/28/2009 |
Q: A person is charged with a 3rd degree felony. What does a person do to get a 3rd degree felony ?
A: Sharon, Felony by definition is a more serious crime then a misdemeanor. The distinction is ...
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| naked neighbor | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I live in Washington state and I have a neighbor that regularly walks around his apartment with the ...
A: Audrey, In most jurisdictions this is not allowed. Contact you local police, don't have them come ...
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| deferred adjudication for possession of stolen firearm | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I was placed on deferred adjudication for possession of a stolen fire arm in Texas. it has been well ...
A: Wes, Deferred ajudication means that if one completes the time period specified by the court then ...
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| Misdemeanor in Domestic Violence | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My ex boyfriend received a simple misdemeanor and interference in a domestic assault case. I filed ...
A: Tonya, Every crime has " lesser included offences" that a subject is also guilty of. For example ...
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| Auto lnsurance | 8/26/2009 |
Q: If I added a pickup truck to my insurance (I am a 60 yr. old man) in order to let my neighbor put ...
A: Donald, Very generous of you. You are probably not violating any criminal or motor vehicle ...
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| extradition | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have two questions. My first question is how long can someone be held for extradition before they ...
A: Chantel, You are correct on your "speedy trial" concern. The current rule in regards to interstate ...
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| Injustice | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Who do you request assistance from if you feel that the courts and law enforcement agency is biased ...
A: Felicia, Sorry about the problems you are having. Actions done by government ( law enforcement) ...
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| seizure of a firearm | 8/24/2009 |
Q: If the police takes your registered firearm, do they have to issue a evidence custody form or some ...
A: Felicia, Most agencies do not issue a receipt for items seized. They are documented in the report. ...
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| Interrogation of a minor | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Can the police interrogate a child without parent's consent in the state of Michigan? What if was ...
A: Felcia, Interviewing of a minor in Michigan is not a clear cut issue. If the child is a suspect ...
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| Seach Warrant | 8/23/2009 |
Q: A seach warrant was issued to my home address looking for controlled Substance, to wit: Marijuana ...
A: David, Sorry about what happen. Search warrants are based on sufficient probable cause. Which in ...
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| working for the government with a felony | 8/23/2009 |
Q: it was about 8 years ago(April 2001) that I was found with a fake social security card in my ...
A: Fernando, I am sorry to tell you this but it is going to be difficult. You will need to try and ...
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| rape in nj | 8/22/2009 |
Q: can you please tell me the statue of limitations in new jersey that one can file a accusation of ...
A: Reggie, Sorry about the problems you friend is having. Statute of limitations in this situation as ...
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| my son deputy for 15 years in jail | 8/22/2009 |
Q: the prosecutors unable to find victim for two(2) years keep posponing trial,she ran away from foster ...
A: Manuel, I read through your posting several times and i am sorry but i fail to see a question. My ...
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| Stealing from Wal Mart. | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I lived in Washington since I was 7 yrs old. My friend and I went to Wal Mart one afternoon. And she ...
A: Josele, Plese calm down, everything will be OK. I know this is frightening to you but it will not ...
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| rape | 8/21/2009 |
Q: if a step-father sexually assaulted and raped his now 17 yr old step-daughter over a total of ...
A: No Name, Obviously this is a very serious issue. I can not address Maryland law specifically but i ...
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| neighbor harssament | 8/20/2009 |
Q: i have my next door neighbor harassing me over years and hard to catch i called over 50 time police ...
A: Kay4, Neighbor problems are very difficult. They are quality of life issues and are open to a wide ...
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| my 12 year old son was vrbaly attacked by my 52 year old naighbor | 8/20/2009 |
Q: my son was walking home from school and my naighbor was at a house located near the school as my son ...
A: Maria, Neighbor problems are extremely difficult for everyone to deal with. In most situations ...
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| probation in california and marijuana prescriptions | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i am curious to find out the law on california's marijuana prescriptions for probationers. can I be ...
A: Etan, I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. It required some research on my ...
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| becoming a detective | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I want to be a homicide detective. I already know that you have to be a cop first and work on the ...
A: Sarah, Good luck on your career quest. You are correct on your information that it takes some time ...
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| dogs | 8/17/2009 |
Q: my neighbor seems to think that no dog should bark at all during no hours i have 3 coondogs they do ...
A: Lance, Coon dogs, I love their voice but not at 3 am. Neighbor issues, barking dogs etc are ...
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| criminal misdemeanor charge | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My son did a stupid thing, being almost 19 what is new. He was picked up while walking a busy road ...
A: D. Sorry about your son but many, many years ago probably could have been me. I was no treat as a ...
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| This female friend of mine | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have this female friend that keeps going back to a guy who don't treat her very well at all he has ...
A: TJ, I am truly sorry about your friend and the worries that this is causing you and her family and ...
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| limit on warrent | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Is there a time limit on warrents for failure to appear in the state of florida?
A: Michelle, No there is not. Warrant life can be several years. Some jurisdictions will do a purge ...
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| probation violation | 8/16/2009 |
Q: if you are on probation for a first time felony offense and violated your probation what would ...
A: Gwen, There are a lot of variables here. A lot depends on the specific felony conviction, the ...
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| My brother crimminal activity | 8/15/2009 |
Q: My brother is in jail in Sacramento county. Here he is awaiting trial on a possession with intent to ...
A: Ian, Sorry about the problems your brother is having. There is no statute of limitations on ...
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| probation violation laws | 8/15/2009 |
Q: my husband has a technical probation violation out of the state of georgia. he moved to seattle wa ...
A: Marie, Sorry about the problems your husband and you are having. Their is no set amount of time ...
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| Posession of Marijuana in CA | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I was recently given a ticket for possession of marijuana in California. On the ticket is a date to ...
A: Raul, Normally the ticket is all the notice you will get. The appearance date is not necessarily ...
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| illegal search and seizure | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Wednesday night, my live in boyfriend and I were arrested for possession of paraphernalia in ...
A: Ashley, Sorry for the difficulties you are having. You need to contact an attorney. I can only ...
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| Out of state vehicle ticketed in NJ | 8/14/2009 |
Q: During the 4th of July weekend, I visited relatives in South Jersey. We took a trip to Sea Isle City ...
A: Michael, As we both know officers have a certain amount of discretion when it comes to issuing ...
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| petit larceny, falsifying business records | 8/14/2009 |
Q: my nusband has been charged with 1 count falsifying business records class e 1st degree and 1 count ...
A: Stephanie, Sorry about the problems you and your husband are having. It is very difficult for ...
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| Harassment | 8/13/2009 |
Q: If I'm on my property and someone else is there uninvited on my property grazing a horse and I ask ...
A: Randall, Probably not, Harassment by definition is repeated unwanted contact, one wouldn't suffice. ...
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| question | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I was wondering i live in ny. I rented 2 game consoles from rent a center. I got behind on my bills ...
A: Tom, Technically yes. I presume in the New York Statutes that part of the penalty COULD BE a jail ...
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| consent searches | 8/13/2009 |
Q: If someone consents to a warrantless search of his residence, is law enforcement required to have ...
A: Donald, No there is no requirement. The justification for having the resident not present is for ...
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| What class or level is these charges? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I'm from PA and have a non-violent charge for theft and my first offense when I was 19 years-old but ...
A: Sean, Good luck on your quest to have your record expunged. Nolle Pros is a legal term meaning the ...
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| Bench Warrants' Validity in Other States | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I live in Missouri and I have 4 bench warrants for failure to appear in court for speeding tickets. ...
A: Sam, Bench warrants for misdemeanors and civil infractions do not normally cross state lines. The ...
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| Juvenile Law | 8/2/2009 |
Q: What can happen to a person who harbors a minor who is 16, almost 17, and is on Juvenile Probation. ...
A: Kelsi, The charge is probably a misdemeanor. The person can obviously be arrested and possibly ...
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| wrongful execution of a search warrant | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Who does one complain to or submit a complaint about a wrongful execution of a search warrant done ...
A: David, There are several avenues you can take. First is you can contact a private attorney to ...
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| probation search | 8/2/2009 |
Q: If my father was stoped by the police. The officer asked were he had stayed at. He told them he had ...
A: Dave, No it doesn't give them the right. If a probationer moves into your house then you would ...
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| search warrant | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Is the Shasta County Assessor-Recorder Real Property Appraiser Dept. responsible fot the cost of ...
A: Les, With out a great deal more detail I nor anyone else in this type of forum could begin to ...
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| criminal subponea | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a subpoena and d not want to be a witness. I just started a new job and can't afford it for ...
A: Jo, I do understand your concerns and so do the police and prosecutors in your area. There are ...
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| bad check received | 7/31/2009 |
Q: What can I do to collect from someone who wrote a bad check, and then gave me a replacement check on ...
A: Kim, Most prosecutors or police departments have a pretty well defined procedure for handling check ...
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| repurcutions from an outstanding warrant? | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I was recently cleaning my apartment and found an old ticket (description of offense: poss open cont ...
A: Stephen, It is possible there could be a warrant for you. You can try calling the court to see if ...
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| Warrent | 7/30/2009 |
Q: IS THERE A STATUE OF LIMITATIONS ON BENCH WARRANTS IN DECATUR GEORGIA FOR A MISDEMEANORS
A: Earl, What your are referring to is not statute of limitations but the "life of the warrant". In ...
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| Failure to provide ssn | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I was arrested for not providing my social security number to a rental cop. I asked why i needed it ...
A: Jaime, Under Federal Law you are not required to provide your social Security Number except for ...
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| Expunction/Non-Disclosure eligible ? | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My 18 year daughter was cited for "the sale of alcohol to a minor" during a sting conducted by the ...
A: Roxann, Sorry about your daughters problem. If your daughter received a delayed disposition, that ...
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| misdiminer bench warrients | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I received a DWI in 2001 in California and was to aper in court. The company I worked for and ...
A: Robert, You are in a very difficult situation. Basically it boils down to two paths. First you ...
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| D.U.I. charge | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I was in an accident 11-15-08.While at scene an officer asked me to do breath test while still in ...
A: Randy, Sorry about the accident and the injuries,hope things improve for you. You are asking some ...
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| criminal procedure | 7/27/2009 |
Q: What would be required of police to search an auto after a traffic stop?
A: LaRhonda, The standard that is required is "Probable cause". However explaining that is very ...
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| Consent to Search | 7/26/2009 |
Q: First, thanks for taking my question. I was wondering if the consent to search is time-sensitive ...
A: Darren, Yes searches are time sensitive. Once the officer leave the search is terminated and ...
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| runaway teen | 7/26/2009 |
Q: my daughter ran away from a girls home 2 nights ago in seguin,tx. we found here today in her home ...
A: Tommy, Glad your daughter is safe. First there is very little that you can do regarding sentence. ...
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| harassment | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My daughter(15) had not heard from her father in 3 years. She called him on Father's Day to talk to ...
A: Jennifer, I can not give advise as to the acceptance of any plea or offer as i am not an attorney ...
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| hot checks | 7/23/2009 |
Q: what is the charge for writing hot checks and what is the statute of limitations for that charge, ...
A: Emma, The statute of limitations deals with the time from the incident to the time the government ...
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| early parol release | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My husband has been in prison for almost 6 yrs. He has been told within the prison staff including ...
A: Gale, I am aware of several states having overcrowding and financial issues causing them to ...
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| early parol release | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My husband has been in prison for almost 6 yrs. He has been told within the prison staff including ...
A: Gale, I hope things work out however you didn't provide any information as to what state etc this ...
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| hot checks | 7/22/2009 |
Q: what is the charge for writing hot checks and what is the statute of limitations for that charge, ...
A: Emma, Leave it to Texas to come up with a new definition for hot checks. Did a little research and ...
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| hot checks | 7/22/2009 |
Q: what is the charge for writing hot checks and what is the statute of limitations for that charge, ...
A: Emma, First slang varies from region to region. To me hot checks implies stolen checks. In most ...
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| got busted | 7/21/2009 |
Q: the charge i was booked for was tetrahy pos. what type of charge is this and , the way i was cought ...
A: Destry, There are many compounds that begin with tetrahy with out more detailed information i nor ...
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| Minor charged with trespassing/criminal mischief | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My son 17 yr. old is scheduled for court hearing with a Hearing Officer for 1) trespassing ...
A: Nancy, Sorry the problem your son got into. I truly can not advise if you need an attorney or not. ...
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| gps | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Do you have any idea the requirements for an police officer to place an GPS device on a suspects ...
A: Melissa, Sorry i missed that part of the question. Normally someone in the state requests the ...
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| theft in walmart | 7/20/2009 |
Q: i live in washington state and i always go to wal mart which is just down the street of my house. ...
A: Michelle, Sorry that you got dragged into your friends bad judgement. Reviewing your question ...
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| COSECUTIVE VS CONCURRENT | 7/19/2009 |
Q: IF THE JUDGE SAID IN FEDERAL COURT THAT SENTANCE WAS TO RUN CONSECTIVELY WITH STATE SENTANCE BUT ...
A: Jamie, Consecutive means it is running separate or one after the other. In this sentence, once the ...
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| minor harassing another minor | 7/18/2009 |
Q: My soon to be 17 year old daughter dated her exboyfriend for a little over a year. The last 6 ...
A: Caoline, I am truly sorry about what your daughter and your family are going through. The young ...
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| question important | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend and his buddy were in a whataburger. weve been drinking. we werent driving. we ...
A: Jessica, Sorry about the problem you and your boyfriend are having. First you need to understand ...
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| DUI | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I received a dui in Leon County in 2000. I recently received another DUI in Hillsborough county in ...
A: Dee, Sorry about what happen. That is some long time probation. More serious than what happens in ...
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| gps | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Do you have any idea the requirements for an police officer to place an GPS device on a suspects ...
A: Melissa, Excellent question, haven't had this one before. Each state and department may have ...
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| leaving the country. | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I am leaving the country next month and thought I had an unpaid fine in my previous state where I ...
A: Jeremiah, You can contact an attorney in Colorado and see if they can take care of the matter. The ...
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| Holding a person against their will | 7/15/2009 |
Q: My Dad suffers from dementia after a motorcycle accident - I have cared for him for approx 2 years - ...
A: Eric, I am terribly sorry about this issue. These family type issues are emotionally charged and ...
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| abscounding | 7/15/2009 |
Q: ok.. awhile back i asked a question saying that i was abscounding from michigan. i was on probation ...
A: Michael, Misdemeanor warrants are not entered into the NCIC computer so a misdemeanor warrant in ...
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| police injustice | 7/14/2009 |
Q: my brother was recently indicted and is currently awaiting trial on an alleged rape case.He is out ...
A: Patricia, I am truly sorry for the situation your brother is in. You ask if this is legal. I am ...
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| 17 year old son using stolen credit card | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My son allegedly used a stolen credit card that belonged to a friend (girl) to purchase gas and ...
A: Bryon, Sorry about the situation your son got into. Normally less then 50 dollars would be a ...
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| probation terms | 7/12/2009 |
Q: is it normal for someone to be placed on probation for 5 years? isn't there some kind of set time ...
A: Mickie, I apologize for my delay in answering your question. It was unavoidable. Probation can be ...
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| theft | 7/11/2009 |
Q: what is the statue of limitations for a theft <$50 case with prior conviction?
A: Amanda, First the prior conviction variable is not a factor in the statutes of limitations. Second, ...
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| Subpoenas | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have to be in court in Ohio the 30th of July. I had gotten into a heated argument with an ex ...
A: Jamie, the "book" answer is that you could be held in contempt of court. which means arrest and ...
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| regarding complaint that was filed against me | 7/9/2009 |
Q: a complaint was filed against me by the DA. I was arrested and released the next day and since went ...
A: Kathy, The statute of limitations varies from state to state however the minimum that i am aware ...
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| violation | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I am on supervised release following my incarceration for a marijuana conspiracy charge. My conduct ...
A: Ryan, Sorry about the problem you got yourself into. Contacting an attorney prior to talking with ...
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| Criminal investigation interviews | 7/8/2009 |
Q: What information does the investigator have to tell a suspect about evidence. Can the suspect ask to ...
A: Russell, The investigator does not have to tell the suspect or victims, witnesses anything. A lot ...
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| warrents out of state | 7/3/2009 |
Q: if you have a warrant in Pennsylvania and get picked up in new York and you sign a wavier how long ...
A: Flroine, There is no set answer to this question and it is a very common question. It depends on ...
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| Trespassing on property | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I recently found out that an individual has been on my property (personal residence in NJ). This ...
A: Joseph, You have made a lot of right steps. Regarding the protection order, each state is ...
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| ID Theft | 7/2/2009 |
Q: About 5 yrs ago I was trying to be nice to a so called friend who was known for having sticky ...
A: Kelly, My bet is probably not. They had all the information they needed to proceed if they wanted ...
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| Bad checks | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a few customers who wrote bad checks to our small business. What can I do? one is over ...
A: Michelle, Common problems with businesses'. You need to contact your local police department. ...
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| Trespassing on property | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I recently found out that an individual has been on my property (personal residence in NJ). This ...
A: Joseph, I realize how troubling this can be. The answer of course won't be clear as each state ...
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| Extradition from State to State | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Are there laws which put a limit on how long a state (say Missouri) has to extradite a prisoner from ...
A: Kerry, Common question and the answer is not really. The one basic standard is the requesting ...
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| Criminal Sentencing | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I am writing a paper for my criminal justice class and I need approx sentences for the following ...
A: Chandra, Your professor is messing with cuz you would need some more information. The biggest ...
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| harassing phone calls | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have received several phone calls at around one or two in the morning from a private number to my ...
A: Kristin, You have enough to call the police but will they do much, i really can't say. It will ...
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| Need help. | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I got a check in the mail by USPO and it was from and Insurance company. I checked it out on line ...
A: Debbie, I am sorry this happen to you, you are not alone by any stretch of the imagination. You ...
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| oalr | 6/29/2009 |
Q: what do the charges O.A.L.R PB15 and CAPIAS-FTC W/ROCC PROGRAM mean or stand for?
A: Ginny, Here is a little secret, not every state uses the same codes. Not even cops will use the ...
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| Old prisoners | 6/29/2009 |
Q: The Maydoff case got me wondering: Are old prisoners kept separate from younger prisoners? Thank ...
A: Steve, Good question, Not normally just based on age. Prisoners are segregated by various means, ...
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| Bond on Probation??? | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Can you get a bond set on a felony probation revocation? The reason for the motion to revoke was for ...
A: Mike, Depends on your court jurisdiction and some other factors. Remember that the purpose of bond ...
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| Lying to the police about my age | 6/28/2009 |
Q: So, one night i took my dad's car and drove to my friends house. on the way there i got lost and was ...
A: Paige, Probably not much, lying to the police is actually pretty common. We almost expect it. You ...
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| enquiring | 6/27/2009 |
Q: can a wife's evidence be used in court against her husband.
A: Tracey, I see that you are in the United Kingdom which i am not familiar with at all so my answer ...
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| Probation volation | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I was on prabation for burglary of a dwelling and grand theft.I volated probation by burglary of ...
A: Jauan, You have two good people working for you however i would never suggest that someone not ...
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| stealing | 6/26/2009 |
Q: a friend of mine was caught stealing, in NY. How long does the company have to press charges ...
A: Sara, Sorry about your friends problem. Several considerations are involved. Was this person ...
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| finger prints | 6/25/2009 |
Q: * How long does it take for the autopsy results to be released and who receives them, investigating ...
A: Kgosi, Interesting question. Time of death in both the police and the coroners report are ...
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| statue of limitations | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Is there a statue of limitations on the prosecution of bad checks, forgery, theft. My husband cashed ...
A: Cheryl, There is a statute of limitations for pretty much everything. Each state is different. 2 ...
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| ID Theft | 6/24/2009 |
Q: About 5 yrs ago I was trying to be nice to a so called friend who was known for having sticky ...
A: Kelly, Real sorry about the problem you are having. Wish you had contacted me five years ago. OK ...
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| parole | 6/24/2009 |
Q: my husbands on parole and his discharge date is june 22 2009 he recently got arrested before his ...
A: Sasha, Sorry about the problems your husband is having. The parole hold is placed by the parole ...
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| Tennessee Probation Law | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I missed my probation appointment today due to having cronic diarria and throwing up and was not ...
A: Jennifer, honesty. Contact your probation officer as soon as possible. explain what happen. If ...
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| finger prints | 6/23/2009 |
Q: * How long does it take for the autopsy results to be released and who receives them, investigating ...
A: Kgosi, I apologize that my prior answer was not clear due to the legal terms. I had failed to note ...
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| autopsy | 6/22/2009 |
Q: * How long does it take for the autopsy results to be released and who receives them, investigating ...
A: Kgosi, Autopsy results will vary depending on the complexity of the examination being done. The ...
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| Summons | 6/22/2009 |
Q: A person trying to serve me came to my house today and my daughter answered the door. They did not ...
A: Aligh, This is really going to depend on the procedures of your state, the type of summons and ...
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| female police officer procedures | 6/21/2009 |
Q: what is the procedure for a female officer pulling over a vehicle suspected of carring a weapon or ...
A: John, There is no different procedure for male of female officer with the exception of some ...
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| No Need For Arrest | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My younger brohter is 19 and a few months back he was caught driving without a license. he received ...
A: Tacha, Sorry about what happen to your brother. Each state has different laws but to my knowledge ...
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| time limits | 6/20/2009 |
Q: in the state of louisiana from the time of the arrest and bond posted, how long by law do the courts ...
A: Glenn, I am sorry i wont be able to be specific on your questions. Every state has different laws ...
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| No rights read | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I was not read my rights. What does that mean? Can charges be dropped?
A: Dale, I apologize for my delay in responding i was unexpectedly called out of my area. Miranda ...
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| Statute of limitations for law enforcement | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Does the statute of limitations for police officers start after a crime is committed by the officer ...
A: Brian, The person's profession is not necessarily the issue. In some cases like with public ...
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| changing guilty plea to not guilty plea | 6/18/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend, tony, was charge w/telephone misuse. Long story short, the prosecutor said it tony ...
A: Suzanne, Depending on exactly where your boyfriend is at in the court process it is possible to ...
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| search warrants | 6/17/2009 |
Q: The police came into my home 2 weeks ago with a search warrant for all of our computers, cameras, ...
A: K, The only direction you can go regarding the investigator is to file a complaint with his ...
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| Missouri Dui Statue of Limitations | 6/17/2009 |
Q: What is the time period of the Statue of Limitations for Missouri on DUI charges.. ANSWER: Summer, ...
A: Summer, I am sorry for what happen. Not exactly clear on how you were charged with DUI, or what ...
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| blue warrant | 6/16/2009 |
Q: could you please help me.my husband just got released from mineral wells pre-parole facility on may ...
A: Liz, I do understand how upsetting this can be. First i am restricted on what information i can ...
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| Neighbors Who Videotape | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Our neighbors have called in two complaints in the last month about our dog being in their yard and ...
A: Lou, I understand how difficult this can be. The basic law is that if the person viewing or is ...
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| Extradition | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Does the defendent get notified when the state they reside in gets the warrant from the requesting ...
A: William, The Governors warrants are between the two states and no the person listed in the warrant ...
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| detainer | 6/15/2009 |
Q: if you get locked up and have a detainer on you is it a must that you have to be seen infront of ...
A: Lynn, Like most legal question the answer is, depends. It would depend on what the detainer is ...
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| forgery | 6/14/2009 |
Q: i moved in with my nephew to help him with bills. his gas was 1600 dollars and couldnt get it on. my ...
A: Edyjane, I read through your question several times but i am still not sure exactly what happen. ...
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| statue of limitation | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Is there a statue of limitation for someone who violated probation on a drug charge,left the state ...
A: James, Statute of limitations deals with the time the state has to file charges against someone, ...
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| probation searches | 6/14/2009 |
Q: at a friends house whose on probation is it legal for a officer to take duffel bag in room shut the ...
A: Anthony, The question you pose is, "is it legal" The answer is yes but i don't really think that ...
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| PROBATION | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I JUST HAVE ONE MORE...YOU TOLD ME THAT IN MY CASE OF BRAKING PROBATION 10 YEARS AGO FOR A DWI ...
A: Jalofa, Now i understand. Unfortunately i would have no way of knowing what the judge could set. ...
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| larceny | 6/13/2009 |
Q: My friend has been accused of using a city gas card for $30 and he wasn't even in town at the time. ...
A: Kim, Sorry about your friends problem. If your friend can substantiate that he was not in town ...
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| police harrassment on juvinile | 6/13/2009 |
Q: my son was arrested for disorderly conduct ans interfering with the police. yesterday my son and ...
A: Ms. Miller, Sorry for the difficulty your family and you are having. This does not appear to be a ...
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| Agravated Harrasment in the second degree | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I am the plaintiff on an agravated harrasment case and trial starts soon but am not able to attend ...
A: Maria, By stating that you are the plaintiff implies that this is a civil case ? In civil cases ...
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| Unlaweful roadside search? | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I was on a long roadtrip alone from the West Coast and East Coast. While driving my black Mercedes ...
A: Damien, Sorry for the problem you had. There are two issues and they need to be considered ...
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| michigan 3 strike law | 6/10/2009 |
Q: is there a statute of limitations on how far back they can go to add "habitual offender" to any ...
A: Jim, There is no limit on how far back they can go. All that is required is that it is a felony ...
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| PROBATION 10 YEARS AGO | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I BREAK PROBATION ON A DWI CASE 10 YEARS AGO IN TEXAS 1.- AFTER HOW LONG THE CASE IS DISMISS. 2.- I ...
A: Jalofa, answer 1, I would have no way knowing what is the fine / cost on this issue. The fine is ...
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| Missouri Dui Statue of Limitations | 6/10/2009 |
Q: What is the time period of the Statue of Limitations for Missouri on DUI charges..
A: Summer, Quick check for Missouri is one year for misdemeanors. If there is some aggravating aspect ...
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| Criminal question | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My brother was arrested at the Phish concert in Jones Beach NY last week for a class a misdemeanor, ...
A: Amy, I apologize for my delay in responding i was called out of my area for period of time. Class A ...
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| Interference with police duty or not? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I was just taken to jail for interference of police duty and I am wondering if what I did was really ...
A: Teresea, I apologize for my delay in responding as i have been out of my office. It is very ...
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| Hard Time? | 6/8/2009 |
Q: What is the meaning of "hard time" (as in "he was sentenced to twenty years of hard time.") True ...
A: Steve, Your right the term is an anachronism from early 1900's. From my perspective all time would ...
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| Right to a speedy trial | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My husband has been arrested in NC, but his charges are supposely from WV. They are moving him ...
A: Deaon, I would need a lot more information to properly respond to your question. Either he has ...
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| neighbor problem | 6/8/2009 |
Q: The person that lives next door to me is my sister in law. I am very afraid of her. She has sent ...
A: Patricia, I apologize for my delay in responding but i have been out of my office. Neighbor ...
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| Get a Felony off Record | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Good Afternoon Robin, My name is David. i am writing you today to ...
A: David, Sorry for the delay in answering your question as i have been out of the office. There is ...
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| Child Support Warrant | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a family member who was picked up in Ohio six days ago for a warrant for child support. The ...
A: Marie, Sorry about the problems your brother is having. Michigan does on occasion seek felony ...
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| loan | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Couple days ago a friend of mine needed $15 to fill his car gas tank and really needed it. He swore ...
A: Hasan, Sorry to say but no it won't work. The reason is that the loan is a civil contract between ...
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| Misdemeanors and warrants? | 6/5/2009 |
Q: Last Xmas I was arrested for a misdemeanor drug charge in Georgia, I live in Alabama. I was released ...
A: Matt, Sorry about the problem. Obviously I can't give you odds on a nationwide pick up. I can give ...
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| Felony criminal mischeif | 6/4/2009 |
Q: If your in (say) a pizza shop and you order and pay for your food; and while waiting for it you lean ...
A: Jay, This is a very iffy question and i will try to explain why. First one of the things that ...
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| criminal profiling. | 6/4/2009 |
Q: my name is Alexandra McCoanchie, and I have been interested in criminal profiling for a few years ...
A: Alexandra, Interesting topics for a career. The easiest place to start is with the forensic ...
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| Neighbor has Schizophrenia | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a neighbor issue, and I'll try to make this as clear as possible. Three working girlfriends ...
A: Beth, I do sympathize with you and your problem. Obviously in the best situations neighbor ...
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| statute of limitation on a criminal investigation | 6/3/2009 |
Q: my friend is currently being investigated by the fish and wildlife troopers in the state of Alaska ...
A: Danielle, It will depend on what charge or alleged crime they are investigating him for. Each ...
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| medical marijuana | 6/3/2009 |
Q: as an employe dealing with government contracts working for an aerospace company the gov did a 1 ...
A: Gus, Sorry i can't answer this question. The issue is not criminal but a civil employment ...
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| dui bench warrant on military base | 6/2/2009 |
Q: okay my boyfriend turned himself in this morning for a bench warrant for a dui on a military base ...
A: Deidre, I apologize for the delay in answering i have been very busy with several incidents at work ...
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| Consecutive sentencing | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was locked up in TN in July of 2008. He had a hold on him from Louisiana since August ...
A: Blue, With prison sentences anything is possible. A 2 1/2 year credit especially with a concurrent ...
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| Telephone Harrassment | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I loaned an individual some money to which was supposed to be paid back within the week and it has ...
A: Delores I apologize for the delay in answering i have been very busy with several incidents at work ...
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| PROBATION 10 YEARS AGO | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I BREAK PROBATION ON A DWI CASE 10 YEARS AGO IN TEXAS 1.- AFTER HOW LONG THE CASE IS DISMISS. 2.- I ...
A: Jalofa, I am sorry I can't guarantee anything. The border officers in Texas may have access to ...
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| Extradition Waiver | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who was stopped for not wearing a seatbelt in TX, but when the officer ran his ...
A: Sarah, I apologize for the delay in answering i have been very busy with several incidents at work ...
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| civil law | 5/30/2009 |
Q: my spouse forged my name on several credit cards. the amount is large whats my recourse.
A: Courtney, This is not a pretty situation. If you are still " happily " married you are between a ...
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| Husband charged with public intoxication. | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Well, my husband screwed up. I know this. We were at a BBQ at his friends house until about 12:00 ...
A: Bethany, I am sorry there are no "right" answers. Yes it sounds like they obviously could have ...
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| expunge-sealed federal record | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My husband was sentenced in a federal court in GA. Has no previous record, did the time as well as ...
A: Kathleen, I have never heard of Federal expungement or sealed record. However i am not a Federal ...
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| Consecutive sentencing | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was locked up in TN in July of 2008. He had a hold on him from Louisiana since August ...
A: Blue, I am sorry about your boyfriends problems and especially how they affect you. Yes, this ...
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| Miranda Rights | 5/28/2009 |
Q: A while ago my boyfriend and I were arrested. I mean full blown, 3 cop cars and handcuffs. I was ...
A: Heather, A lot of people are confused about the Miranda or Preinterview rights. I blame TV for ...
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| Search & Seizure | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I was pulled over for expired plates, given a sobriety test which I passed. The officer then asked ...
A: Bob, Yes probably. It would be described as a consent search. An attorney may argue some aspects ...
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| CPS child abuse/neglect | 5/27/2009 |
Q: If the warrent reads: police officer or cps worker to remove at a certain address can child be ...
A: Sarah, Without reviewing the document and knowing the specific jurisdiction i would state, yes. I ...
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| kidnapping laws and punishment in florida | 5/26/2009 |
Q: What is the minimum and maximum punishment for kidnapping. What class would the fall under
A: Vernita, I apologize for my delay in writing, I got very busy at work on something unexpectedly of ...
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| court | 5/26/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend pushed me and got a caution a month later he hurt me again and has been charged with ...
A: leanne, United Kingdom is quite a ways out of my jurisdiction and comfort zone. I can not give you ...
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| PROBATION 10 YEARS AGO | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I BREAK PROBATION ON A DWI CASE 10 YEARS AGO IN TEXAS 1.- AFTER HOW LONG THE CASE IS DISMISS. 2.- I ...
A: Jalofa, Ten years is quite awhile and they "may" have closed the case but not necessarily. ...
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| Husband charged with public intoxication. | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Well, my husband screwed up. I know this. We were at a BBQ at his friends house until about 12:00 ...
A: Bethany, Sorry about what happen to your husband. If he has no record and there is no aggravating ...
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| Extradition from Illinois to Michigan | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Will they extradite me from Southern Illinois to Ann Arbor MI for a felony warrant? I was stopped ...
A: Summer, Sorry about the difficulties you have gotten into. Extradition's are authorized by the ...
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| DUI+travelling onward with a warrent for arrest | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My american boyfriend is looking at a 3rd conviction for a DUI,- this time in California State ...
A: eden, Third offense in California is not a pleasant prospect. I certainly hope he has consulted ...
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| Destruction of property during "probation search" | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My son's front door was broken into with one of those things the police use to get into a house. He ...
A: Lea, Must have been one hell of a probation. Seems extreme but some one would have to review the ...
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| check block | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I sold a puppy to an individual who claimed two weeks later the puppy was sick. Not only is this not ...
A: Faith, You may have no recourse except civil or small claims court. I think most jurisdictions ...
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| Property taken during a search (warrent) | 5/21/2009 |
Q: My son was "suspected" of a crime (someone at school who dislikes my son said something to a police ...
A: Mary, I apologize for the long delay in answering things got interesting at work. I know these ...
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| parole | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My brother was granted parole two months ago and still has not been released is there anything his ...
A: Keondra, I apologize for the long delay in answering things got interesting at work. I realize ...
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| Steps to becoming Detective | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I would like to know, where do you start to become a Detective/Criminal Investigator? Is there a ...
A: Jessica, I apologize for the long delay in answering things got interesting at work. Good luck on ...
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| Statute of Limitations | 5/20/2009 |
Q: What is the justification for the statute of limitations? I would imagine that the theory is that ...
A: Steve, I apologize for the long delay in answering things got interesting at work. Excellent ...
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| not read my rights | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I was arrested on my driveway for a drunk in public when the cops were not called, and I was not ...
A: Jacqueline, I apologize for the long delay in answering, things got interesting at work. Miranda ...
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| shoplifting | 5/19/2009 |
Q: so what happens if you are charged with 3 counts of retail theft, under $500, and have no prior ...
A: emily I apologize for the long delay in answering things got interesting at work. all states have ...
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| Juvenile Probation, leaving the country. | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I am 16 years old and have just been put on probation for 1 year. I will start in about 2 weeks or ...
A: Vlad, I apologize for the long delay in answering things got interesting at work. You are kind of ...
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| Wild Plants | 5/18/2009 |
Q: There was a wild plant in my backyard that looked like marijuana. I showed it to my brother but he ...
A: William, Can it happen, certainly around here it is called ditch weed. If you suspect it is ...
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| criminal law/precursors | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My employee was charged with precursors and intent to maufacture in Mississipi. He was given an ...
A: Andrew, If officers are serving a search warrant any item taken that is described in the search ...
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| scammed | 5/17/2009 |
Q: i took my 2 year old to industry studio in new jersey because i was interested in him acting and ...
A: Kim, Sorry about this problem your having. Your right this is probably a scam / fraud. However it ...
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| extradition | 5/17/2009 |
Q: How long can a county wait to extradite to another county?
A: Crystal, That will vary by state. Normally it is only a couple of days. It varies do to jail over ...
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| speed limit wasn't visible right away | 5/16/2009 |
Q: yesterday i was on my way to pick up my sister from school. I was driving up a road that had a speed ...
A: Shelly, Absolutely the officer could have made a mistake. The supervisor is right, filing a ...
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| seize of property during arrest | 5/16/2009 |
Q: My step daughter and boyfriend were at home cops came to their home thinking he was selling drugs. ...
A: Charlene, Sorry about the problem your step daughter is having. Forfeiture laws are confusing and ...
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| speed limit wasn't visible right away | 5/15/2009 |
Q: yesterday i was on my way to pick up my sister from school. I was driving up a road that had a speed ...
A: Shelly, Sorry about the ticket. You certainly can go to the police station and file a complaint ...
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| criminal law | 5/15/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine committed a crime while under the influence of drugs. He kicked in the back door of ...
A: Rachel, I was a little confused by your question so i will try and restate it. please correct me if ...
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| can they do this.cause they did | 5/15/2009 |
Q: allen been thru... wFri Apr 17 2009 11:33 3 years ago i was sitting at home.... minding my own ...
A: Allen, I am sorry for what happened to you and your family. I read through though your posting ...
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| misdemeanor conviction | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Is pleading guilty to a misdemeanor traffic offense a criminal conviction ? Is it sufficient to be ...
A: Malorie, Misdemeanors are criminal offences, a misdemeanor criminal offense. A traffic misdemeanor ...
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| if you can not pay a ticket | 5/14/2009 |
Q: if you get a tresspassing ticket and can't pay it due to no work and being a full time student whose ...
A: Alley, Sorry about the problem you are having. No college student has extra money, especially for ...
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| statue of limitations | 5/13/2009 |
Q: can the state of Texas still prosecute you after 10 years if you escaped from custody during a ...
A: Roy, Some potentially serious actions. First a quick discussion on the statutes of limitations. ...
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| avoiding a subpoena | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I just read that it is against the law to avoid a server in some states. What about Wisconsin, Iowa, ...
A: Mike, Really hard question. Obviously all states are different. Generally speaking avoiding a ...
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| prisoner health problems | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Hey - My 54 year-old brother was arrested for possession with intent to distribute(meth)in ...
A: Pat, Really odd, Your are dealing with several different issues here. Most of them are civil ...
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| Probation | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I am going to be taking the probation exam. I had been studying only a short period of time when the ...
A: Jenn, good luck You kind of actually answered your own questions. If they are only offering it ...
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| drug testing | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I was put on felony probation in 2007 I was drug tested several times I failed a few for marijuana ...
A: Dustin, Interesting question. First if you want to file a law suit you would obviously have to file ...
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| Criminal Warrants | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have 2 sons who were sentenced in Las Vegas, Nevada for drug use. One did some time in prison ...
A: Mary I sincerely apologize for my delay in responding as i was called out of state suddenly. ...
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| Driving While Supended | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I Have a Case Pending In Maryland it Was 11 Years Ago I did Know it Until I Checked Dmv Is There a ...
A: Barry, I sincerely apologize for my delay in responding as i was called out of state suddenly. ...
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| Credit Card Fraud in CA | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I acquired 5 cc cards in a family members name. Charged 20,000. I paid some payments but now have ...
A: Cynthia, Sorry about the problem you are having. Credit card companies are usually loathed to ...
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| status of limitation on theft | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have some questions on the status of limitation on theft in MN. When does the status of limitation ...
A: Aaron, I apologize for my delay in responding as i was called out of my area unexpectedly. Statute ...
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| what to do when the dt will not change the report | 5/2/2009 |
Q: i have a 24 for year old son who has a conditional discharge from a new York court he was told to ...
A: Lisa, I sincerely apologize for my delay in answering your questions as i was called out of my ...
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| video taping | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if I could videotape my front lawn. We are having some problems with the ...
A: June, sincerely apologize for my delay in answering your questions as i was called out of my area ...
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| phone harressment | 4/30/2009 |
Q: What does the law say about phone calling in terms of harressment. Is there comar or something I can ...
A: William, sincerely apologize for my delay in answering your questions as i was called out of my ...
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| Website fraud | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i would like to please ask a question. I am starting up a new business and was wondering.. if i was ...
A: Katy, Greeting's mate. Sorry, I have a friend in Australia and that is the way he greets me. ...
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| Lying to the police about a theft | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Last week my friend lied about someone breaking into her house when she actually let them in. And ...
A: Jasmine, sincerely apologize for my delay in answering your questions as i was called out of my ...
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| Statute of limitations | 4/29/2009 |
Q: What is the statute of limitations on misdemeanors in Orange Co., CA?
A: Thomas, I sincerely apologize for my delay in answering your questions as i was called out of my ...
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| search warrant | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Is it possible for police to obtain a search warrant with my name on it for a house where I've never ...
A: Yael, I sincerely apologize for the delay as i was called out of my area unexpectedly. Search ...
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| Criminal Trespassing | 4/28/2009 |
Q: On Saturday 4/25 I was asked to leave a bar in Midland, TX. The bar is located inside a shopping ...
A: Corey, I sincerely apologize for the delay I was called out of my area unrepentantly. Sorry about ...
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| search warrants | 4/28/2009 |
Q: if the cops come to your door with a search warrant,and r going to search your house and u ask them ...
A: Darwin, I apologize for my delay in responding. I get called out occasionally away from my office ...
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| lying to police | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I was in situation where the policeman said an issue occurred about a phone call and without ...
A: Steve, I apologize for my delay in responding. I get called out occasionally away from my office ...
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| Question About Expunged Records | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I Was put on Misdemeanor probation for having a billy club in my car, a couple months later the ...
A: Adam, I apologize for my delay in responding. I get called out occasionally away from my office ...
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| Bad Check | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I wrote a post dated check in upstate, NY for a down payment on a car. They were going to notify me ...
A: Linda, I apologize for my delay in responding. I get called out occasionally away from my office. ...
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| criminal tresspass | 4/24/2009 |
Q: what is the most a person can get from 1st offense criminal tresspass? incident in question is old ...
A: Bonnie, With out knowing specific state and statute cited no one can be specific. Criminal ...
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| Warrant | 4/23/2009 |
Q: What exactly is a Warrant Merit of Concern?
A: Angelica, You stumped me, I have never heard the term before nor can i find it in any of my ...
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| Obstruction of Justice Time Served | 4/23/2009 |
Q: In 2006, my son gave a false name to a police officer at a traffic stop (he was a passenger in the ...
A: Lisa, I am really sorry about the problems your son is having and all the stress he is causing you. ...
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| Misdemeanor warrant | 4/21/2009 |
Q: she has a retail theft was suppose to do community service and never did it because they wanted her ...
A: Stephanie, Sorry about the problem your sister is having. Statute of limitations deals with the ...
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| Search warrant suppression | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Is there a legal precedent for having a search warrant suppressed when it was issued based almost ...
A: Pam, As far as a precedent or case law dealing with that exact factual situation i a not familiar ...
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| not sure | 4/19/2009 |
Q: is there a law that states that someone can sighn a statement that such&such wasnt his but rather ...
A: Peter, You are going to have to be a little more specific your question is just a little to ...
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| Felony Warrant | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My friend had a boyfriend who lived at her address. He has since moved. The police have been to her ...
A: Susan, Probably not, there could be a specific statute in her state that allows something like ...
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| trespassing | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me if a person can be charged with trespassing on their own property during a ...
A: lynette, Talk about a mess. Most law enforcement officers would rather face a shots fired call ...
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| Minor/Age of Consent | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am wondering whether it is legal for me, as a 24 year old, to have sex with a minor above the age ...
A: Ginny, If the person is over the age of consent then they can consent to have sexual relations with ...
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| Illegal sentencing | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have a friend that was convicted in 1998. I am not completely sure of the charge, I think it was ...
A: Jacquline, It is difficult to answer your question without seeing the documents that you are ...
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| Time Frame for pressing charges | 4/15/2009 |
Q: What is the time frame for pressing charges against someone for say breaking and entering? My ...
A: Johnny, You are referring to the statute of limitations and they vary from state to state, also ...
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| neighbor problems | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have had problems for over a year now with my neighbors. It's getting a lot worse now that my ...
A: Cheryl, Sounds like your neighbor is making your case for you. With all her complaints, failure to ...
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| VOP | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I am on probation for 3 years for falsifying business records (bogus, but went on for over a year ...
A: Lisa, Sorry about the difficulties you are having. There are a couple different types of probation ...
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| misdemeanor shoplifting | 4/11/2009 |
Q: A friend and I were caught shoplifting. The stolen merchandise totaled to about $50. I was ...
A: Kat, It is possible that it would remain on your record. Normally first offences can be expunged. ...
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| neighbor problems | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have had problems for over a year now with my neighbors. It's getting a lot worse now that my ...
A: Cheryl, I do understand your frustration with this, neighbor problems are some of the most ...
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| Class C misdemeanors | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Can I get a job in the legel field with four class C misdemeanors?
A: Marissa, Difficult question to answer due to the variances in definitions and requirements. You ...
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| bail for a traffic ticket | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I was picked up in New York State on a warrant for failure to appear for a traffic ticket ...
A: Frank, I agree , weird. This may be a quirk in New York law. In most jurisdictions this would be ...
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| theft | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I had a friend do work on my car problem is he took my money bought the parts but retured the parts ...
A: Christy, Obviously illegal, in my state it is larceny by conversion but could be classified as ...
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| how long | 3/25/2009 |
Q: How long can you hold an inmate until they are ID? is my question
A: Cookie, excellent question. There is nothing really written in stone. The requirement is that a ...
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| Criminal Trespass | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Is a police officer suppose to arrest someone for Criminal Trespass when they knew he wasn't doing ...
A: Tamra, No a police officer is not suppose to be doing that. I wish i could say that there is no ...
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| criminal mischief | 3/24/2009 |
Q: What exactly is criminal mischief?
A: Jared, Criminal mischief is kind of a catch all statute that will have varying definitions normally ...
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| Search Warrants | 3/24/2009 |
Q: If police return to the place where a search warrant had been issued, and the search had been ...
A: Kippi, NO, it would not null and void the original warrant. If what they are returning to obtain ...
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| Detained in Texas Prison | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My son has been in prison in Texas for 4 years. He is scheduled for release in April, but Louisiana ...
A: Diana, I hope you and your son kept your correspondence with LA. IF the detainer was file in 2006 ...
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| shoplifting | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My friend recently was caught shoplifting an item of cosmetics worth approx. £5 in boots store... ...
A: grey_tea, I apologize for my delay in responding i was called out of my area last week and i am ...
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| Probation violation-HELP! | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My son is on probation for a prior drug charge but has been drug free for 3 years. One of the ...
A: Patty, I apologize for my delay in responding i was called out of my area last week and i am just ...
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| Please Help my stress | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I was arrested Tuesday for possession of forged instruments. It started when I received an e-mail ...
A: Zak, Sorry about your problem. Also this question got sent to the question pool and it is not ...
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| The PO ignored a drug addiction | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if there are any laws against a Probation officer neglecting to report drug ...
A: Stephanie, First i need to apologize for the delay in responding, i was called out of the area ...
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| BAC test vs. Breathalizer | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I was given a series of sobriety tests an a breathalizer after a 3 car accident that was not my ...
A: Mabel, I know this sucks and is hard on you and your family. This matter is really in the hands ...
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| Detained in Texas Prison | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My son has been in prison in Texas for 4 years. He is scheduled for release in April, but Louisiana ...
A: Diana, First i need to apologize for the delay in responding, i was called out of the area ...
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| Detective | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 years old and i want to be a Undercover Detective or a Homicide Detective. I'm not sure what ...
A: Lyn, First i need to apologize for the delay in responding, i was called out of the area ...
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| Vandalism/tampering | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Recently I was arrested for vandalism/graffiti ( the police called it tampering?). I was leaving my ...
A: Andrew, First i need to apologize for the delay in responding, i was called out of the area ...
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| Credit Card Iusse | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I hope you can give my wife and I some guidance. This doesn't involve an arrest yet but maybe you ...
A: Paul, First i need to apologize for the delay in responding, i was called out of the area ...
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| criminal trespassing | 3/17/2009 |
Q: On march 3 my 15 year old son was arrested at his friends building for criminal trespassing. His ...
A: evelyn First i need to apologize for the delay in responding, i was called out of the area ...
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| regarding probation violation | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have federal probation and was caught with felony possesion of marijuanna with intent to sell what ...
A: Daren, Worst case is obviously to have probation revoked and sent back to prison. Other options is ...
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| old road between properties | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My neighbor and I have and old road between our properties ...I own the road and there is nothing ...
A: Sheila, I just found this question in the question pool an area of this board that i am not notifed ...
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| PA Non-Traffic Citation - No Fine Listed | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I was recently issued a Non-Traffic Citation for the summary offense of public drunkenness (PA ...
A: Mike, The citation is fine. The police do not set the fine the courts do and the police do not ...
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| re; indiana bench warrant | 3/13/2009 |
Q: if inmate in Texas how long does Indiana have to come get him for warrant issued in that state? ...
A: Sharon, There is usually not a expiration date on a warrant so i am not sure what you are referring ...
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| Speedy Trial Laws in New York | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My husband was arrested on July 5th, 2008 for weapons possesion in the 4th degree. He didn't see ...
A: Selena, Legitimate ? It is a legitimate motion, the chances of success? there is no way of ...
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| Speedy Trial Laws in New York | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My husband was arrested on July 5th, 2008 for weapons possesion in the 4th degree. He didn't see ...
A: Selena, Sorry about the problem you husband is having. I really can not advise as to the viability ...
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| Extradition for bench warrant in Illinois | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Extradition for bench warrant in Illinois. Will the state always want a person returned to ...
A: Jannet, Your question is lacking in some detail but i will give you some generalities. I will ...
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| criminal subpoena/witness for the state | 3/10/2009 |
Q: What happens if you are subpoenaed to testify for the state vs. --- and it will cause a financial ...
A: Kimberlee, Yes, appearing in court as a witness can be a hardship, financially and other ways. ...
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| State to state warrant | 3/10/2009 |
Q: A few years ago, my mother was pulled over by a cop in texas who swears she ran a red light. It was ...
A: Ariel, Traffic offences are misdemeanors and are not extradited. Since she was not convicted in ...
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| Statute of limitation | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Is there a statute of limitation for contempt of court in Colorado. I was ordered to not send ...
A: Nicole, The judge would have to be informed of the possible violation of its order. If a contempt ...
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| DUI | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I was recently charge with a DUI in the state of Pennsylvania. I was at a friend’s house in my ...
A: Harrison, Sorry about the situation you are in. If you have an attorney consult him or her about ...
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| Probation violation? | 3/8/2009 |
Q: He has been on good behavior probation for 3.5 years for driving related incidents. My question is ...
A: Matt, The answer is , Maybe. This is a question that needs to be discussed with his probation ...
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| Criminal Mischief | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have some questions about filing a criminal mischief charge against an individual who destroyed ...
A: Devaki, no, prison is not a rehabilitative answer. He has some real issues that need to be dealt ...
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| Assult on minor in Walmarts | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My name is Serina Nolan. And I want to speak and act on the behalf of my 3 year old daughter, ...
A: Serina, I am very sorry for what happen to your daughter Katrina. As a parent i can well imagine ...
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| Gun charge | 3/6/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if a group of friends were in a hotel and the police didnt get consent to search and ...
A: Sarah, Search questions are very difficult without all the case facts including the officers ...
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| Criminal Mischief | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have some questions about filing a criminal mischief charge against an individual who destroyed ...
A: Devaki, You are much more forgiving then i would be. However that was not the question. You have ...
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| charged with assault and battery | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Recently I went to pick my kids up from their school. There were no school authorities outside. I ...
A: Dave, I understand but cant' say i agree. Everyone says we are not suppose to standby and watch ...
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| Arrested a long time ago | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am 45 yrs. old, and was arrested a long time ago for something stupid. I was at a bar with a ...
A: Jessica, Sorry about the stress this is causing you. The soliciting charge or whatever the ...
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| Re: Dui arrest | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I was pulled over for doing 41 in a 35 which then led to a field sobriety test. The test was ...
A: Andrew, Interesting case facts. You are asking if you and others have grounds to file a civil ...
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| ccp 211 for jury pool summons | 3/3/2009 |
Q: without any entry on recod for need for a special summons for prospective jury pool, the bailiff was ...
A: Rebecca, Your issues deal with some very specific Constitutional questions. As you have obviously ...
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| knowingly receiving stolen property | 3/3/2009 |
Q: While you have already addressed this question. Where in this category does an individual fall in if ...
A: Miguel, Thank you for writing back and being more specific. If this was my son i would be livid ...
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| Assault on minor | 3/2/2009 |
Q: a close family member of mine was in a fight at the weekend with a 16 year old boy and the my family ...
A: Lisa, Sorry no easy answer. The 30 yr old could potentially be charged with assault, possibly even ...
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| public urination in texas | 3/1/2009 |
Q: is it illegal for anyone to urinate in public in the state of texas?
A: Kelli, It is illegal in probably all states. Normally treated as a public nuisance type offense, ...
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| Extradition of shoplifting offender. | 2/28/2009 |
Q: During my visit to the United States, Orlando, Florida, I shoplifted several clothes with a value of ...
A: Joshua, Travel should be no problem, most countries only check their own databases for wanted ...
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| Careless Driving Citation | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My 17 yr old daughter received a citation in NJ for careless driving on 1/29/09. The summons ...
A: Lissette, Sorry about the problem with your daughter. Statute of limitations will not be an issue ...
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| No Bond | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Robin, My daughter was arrested for warrants in Texas. She has done time served for the ...
A: Tammy, Sorry about the problems your daughter and you are having. No Bond would be a restriction ...
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| knowingly receiving stolen property | 2/27/2009 |
Q: While you have already addressed this question. Where in this category does an individual fall in if ...
A: Miquel, Difficult question. There is the real world answer and the technical answer. However ...
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| pretty theft | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I filed under pretty theft case...so is it effected my visa renewal because i am an international ...
A: Chand, Possibly but not likely. Petty theft is defined several different ways and can also be ...
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| ccp 211 for jury pool summons | 2/26/2009 |
Q: without any entry on recod for need for a special summons for prospective jury pool, the bailiff was ...
A: Rebecca, I think i understand most of your question, but i am not sure what part of the question ...
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| Broken jaw | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I was recently invited to a party where I was hit in the jaw by another person at this party. I do ...
A: Peter, Sorry about the jaw, that hurts i know. You have to issues. First is the criminal ...
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| habeaus corpus | 2/25/2009 |
Q: what the next step or time limit after an denial?
A: Brenda, I first need to apologize as i have been out of town on assignment. I need to assume that ...
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| BAC test vs. Breathalizer | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I was given a series of sobriety tests an a breathalizer after a 3 car accident that was not my ...
A: Mabel, I first need to apologize as i have been out of town on assignment. I am also sorry about ...
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| worried | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I was told that attempted assault fell under the guidelines of measure 11 in Or. I have done some ...
A: Jennifer, Measure 11 is a mandatory minimum sentencing statute sometimes called "truth in ...
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| revoked license | 2/22/2009 |
Q: about 1987 i recieved a speeding ticket in Miami Florida...i didn't pay it and they revoked my ...
A: Joseph, Congratulations on your up coming wedding. First, they do not run a criminal check on you ...
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| Questioning | 2/22/2009 |
Q: what are good questions to ask a defendant in a criminal trail. what are good questions to ask a ...
A: Alejandra, This question is overly broad as the questioning is specific to the type of crime and ...
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| my son stole checks | 2/21/2009 |
Q: we live in colorado & my son stole some checks from a friend of mine & his friend forged the name & ...
A: Gary, Sorry about the problems your son has gotten himself into. There is always the possibility. ...
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| possible election law violation | 2/21/2009 |
Q: when i voted early in November 2008, i signed an application to vote that my residential address was ...
A: hakan I doubt that the local prosecutor will take much interest in this. If they do they should ...
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| NJ Statutes of Limitations | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My son is writing a term paper about the above named subject for school. Each student was given a ...
A: Michael, Legal research can be confusing. Since i help my son and daughter with their homework ...
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| Theft | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I was convected with a felony of theft because of shopleftting and I am regret doing it so very ...
A: Ruth, I know this is very frustrating. As a student of Criminal Justice i am sure you recognize ...
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| Home Survalence | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Is there any laws in NH to prevent me from video taping a cheating spouse at my home. I really do ...
A: Joe, I can't think of a worse question to try and answer. The laws regarding covert video are ...
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| telephone harrasment | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I was fighting with my ex boyfriend for a few months and I called his house phone a lot. His fathers ...
A: Jenelle, By definition you probably committed some sort of Harassment by New York statute. The ...
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| what is definition of "criminal" | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I received the following question on an application: Have you ever been arrested, indicted, ...
A: Randy, The application covered it's bases, A class C misd would classify as a criminal charge. They ...
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| flight to avoid | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Probation,parole not involved. You answered a question about flight warrants earlier. Concerning ...
A: Peggy, Under the rules the warrant holding state has 180 days to bring the arrested person to ...
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| 12 year old stealing phone | 2/17/2009 |
Q: What will happen if they press charges against my 12 year old for stealing their daughters phone? ...
A: Concerned, Yes, the first step is to contact the police and they start the report. Each state has ...
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| Government Criminal System Question | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was recently cited with marijuana possession on an army base. To the best of my ...
A: Kitty, There are several items that i am not clear on. Is he currently enlisted in the military ? ...
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| 12 year old stealing phone | 2/12/2009 |
Q: What will happen if they press charges against my 12 year old for stealing their daughters phone? ...
A: Concerned Mother, I understand your frustration but the juvenile system is usually not a good ...
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| Ganja | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I was at the park and my friend was smoking a black and mild. We are all 15 and a cop saw him put ...
A: Adam, Unfortunately the answer is, maybe. Laws regarding search and seizure can be very confusing ...
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| felon | 2/10/2009 |
Q: my daughters ex boyfriend is a felon he was placed on probation he stole a car credit card and used ...
A: Barb, Obviously your daughter needs to reevaluate her choice of young men. These actions could be ...
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| Battery | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I had been harassed for several months by my best friends estranged husbands after their split in ...
A: Jessica, Sorry about the difficulties you are having. The truth of the matter is this, our system ...
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| vehicle held for evidence | 2/6/2009 |
Q: i really need soemone's help; my son was at a party with friends and he had my car, a friend of his ...
A: Pete, Sorry about the problem you are having. The police can hold the vehicle for a reasonable ...
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| Simple assault on a minor | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am an over protective father who recently found a young man that has been ask to leave our ...
A: Gary, Sorry about the problem. There are two issues, first is the criminal aspect. The assault is ...
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| accused of stealing | 2/5/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine was shopping at a grocery store, she paid for her purchases and she stopped out of ...
A: Christine, Sorry about the problems your friend got into. First thing is that the security officer ...
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| Simple Assault | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I got into a fight outside a bar and am being charged with simple assault. I am currently out of ...
A: Sean, Contact the court and request a public defender. Depending on the state and jurisdiction ...
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| Harassment | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My ex and I broke up July of 2008 and sense then he has not stopped harassing me. He endlessly ...
A: Stephanie, This type of stuff can be very frustrating and frightening. First thing is to call or ...
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| Murder Charges | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My son and three of his friends were robbed at gun point in broad daylight. My son chased the ...
A: Concerned Mother, I am sorry this tragedy has happened to your family and your son. Without a ...
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| statutory rape | 1/30/2009 |
Q: my sister engaged in a relationship with my x husband, she was 14 yrs old, & my x husband was 24 yrs ...
A: Esmeralda, The system is not perfect, not even close. What your ex-husband did was wrong and ...
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| Shoplifting | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Yesterday (1/28/09) my girlfriend, and her friend, both adults, and I, a minor, were in a WalMart ...
A: Matt, Sorry the situation you and your friends got into. There is no obligation for the Wal Mart ...
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| Telephone and email harassment | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Apx. 16 months ago, I broke up with my girlfriend of apx. 5 years. Since that time she's dedicated ...
A: Jeff, Here is the problem from my view. Dating someone for 5 years normally allows them quite a ...
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| Rights of parents to deny police access to their juvenile children for interrogation | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Do I, as a parent of a Juvenile under the age of 17, have the right to either a) deny the Police ...
A: Lesley, While i can't speak specifically about Florida's law some states require the permission of ...
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| Theft | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My stepfather died January 11, 08. He and my Mother had two joint checking accounts. He has ...
A: Donna, Sorry for the loss of your stepfather and the problems your mother is having. It could be ...
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| down grading a misdemeanor | 1/26/2009 |
Q: back in aug of 2003 I was involved in a fight, I was 18 at the time. I got arrested and plead to a ...
A: Nicholas, Sorry about the difficulty you are having but you are not alone. Depending on what state ...
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| my boyfriend | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was arrested for a bench warrant. When the sherriffs looked at the bench warrant it ...
A: Asley, Don't worry about the spelling i don't type that well either. Failure to comply is a pretty ...
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| Harrasment by law enforcemnet | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My boyfreind is in my opinion being harrased by our small towm city cop. We only have one. We live ...
A: Amy, I am sorry about the problems you and your boyfriend are having. With out a great deal more ...
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| my boyfriend | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was arrested for a bench warrant. When the sherriffs looked at the bench warrant it ...
A: Ashley, I am sorry for the problems your boyfriend is having. I have never heard of the term " ...
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| Forgery | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I've been charged with 3 felony counts of 1st degree forgery. I cashed two checks totaling $980.00 ...
A: Gelisha, Sorry for the problems you are having. Estimating penalties is impossible with out a ...
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| question of assault in texas | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Long story short, I was at a bar me and my friends were pretty drunk and the manager asked me to ...
A: Mark, The possibilities are numerous as to charges, assault, assault with weapon ( rock), ...
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| where to find laws | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I am just trying to find out if you can direct me where to find What the laws are on an Adult ...
A: Billie, Here a pretty good link to New Mexico law, specifically the Contributing delinquency law. ...
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| fugitive | 1/21/2009 |
Q: if a fugutuve in picked-up in one state. how long does the state that wants him have to come and ...
A: T This falls under the Interstate Detainer Act, a very confusing piece of legislation and court ...
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| answer | 1/21/2009 |
Q: how long does wisconsin have to pick up a fugitive from michigan
A: Holly, Lots of variables, Depends on why they are being held in Michigan. What the status of the ...
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| Simple question | 1/17/2009 |
Q: The police found my boyfriend in my apartment after i told them he wasn't there,(he had warrants for ...
A: Brittany, I first want to apologize for the delay in answering your question, had some computer ...
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| warrant 4 my arrest | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I had missed court on january.8.2008,& I had a mischief charge for breaking a window so now their ...
A: Shewit, I am not real clear on what your situation is. What i am reading is that you live in ...
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| will a felon come off my record after completing probation | 1/15/2009 |
Q: i received a deferred prosecution for larceny by employee in the state of n.c. .....i was given a ...
A: Brenda, If this was a deferred sentence or prosecution then generally yes. There will be a non ...
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| illegal search | 1/15/2009 |
Q: can a person's home be search while they are in police custody for a different crime other then what ...
A: DX, Yes the police, with the proper authority can search a residence for any evidence associated to ...
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| Pregnant minor from another minor | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My friends daughter who just turned (16) is pregnant by her 17 year old (soon to be 18) boyfriend. ...
A: Anica, This is more civil then criminal but what generally happens is this. The male is held ...
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| Out of State DUI | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I got a DUI in TN, but have a NV license. However, TN never took away my license after my conviction ...
A: Matt, You got to love bureaucracy. You may actually benefit from this. The restrictions were put ...
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| crime | 1/12/2009 |
Q: what's the lisbility for an ndividual who collect money from another person by deception
A: Amadu, This would be a type of fraud and would be interpreted by the statutes in the state that it ...
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| Search Warrants | 1/12/2009 |
Q: What exactly is meant by "no night" search on a California Search Warrant. Does night mean night or, ...
A: Sam, We don't have that type of restriction in Michigan for search warrants or arrest warrants. ...
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| enforcement of a class c misdemeanors in Texas | 1/11/2009 |
Q: How can class c misdemeanors be brought to court? Does a police officer have to see the violation or ...
A: Bobby, I apologize for the deal but i was dealing with some issues recently. Class C misdemeanors ...
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| trespassing | 1/11/2009 |
Q: If you enter a wooded area that is not gated or fenced and is not posted "no trespassing", can you ...
A: Pat, Trespass is and can be a confusing issue. Each state will have different definitions and ...
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| Forgery | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I had a detective question me about a check that someone was caught trying to cash. They charged ...
A: A. This is an employment question and deals with the civil aspects of that. Issues are what terms ...
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| Out of State DUI | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I got a DUI in TN, but have a NV license. However, TN never took away my license after my conviction ...
A: Matt, The restriction is ordered by TN. It is their responsibility to enforce the action. If you ...
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| Criminal law | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My question is, my son was charged with Robbery in the 1st degree that his friend did and the friend ...
A: Lola, I am terrible sorry for the situation that your son is in. I can't respond to your sons ...
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| Forgery | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I had a detective question me about a check that someone was caught trying to cash. They charged ...
A: A. From your question it is impossible to discern exactly what the relationship was between you and ...
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| Procedure? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Detectives took me in to question about an incident I'm not involve in and he said I'll be back ...
A: Jinno, I am sorry about the situation you are in. This type of stuff is can be very confusing and ...
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| unconstitutional search | 1/5/2009 |
Q: can police search and sieze personal effects in a residence with no resident home,damage property ...
A: Brad, Police under normal circumstance can not just search a residence. There are exceptions of ...
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| shop-lifting, California | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have been charged with felony 487a, due to the claimed retail value of items being four hundred ...
A: Pablo, This question was placed into the question pool which I do not check very often, therefore ...
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| EXTRADITION | 12/29/2008 |
Q: MY FIANCEE WAS ON PROBATION IN FLORIDA AND HAD IT TRANSFERRED TO PA.. HE HAD 3 MONTHS LEFT ON HIS ...
A: Donna, I am sorry about the problems your fiancee is having. Normally misdemeanors are not ...
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| probation appeal due to discrimination | 12/28/2008 |
Q: my son has mental retardation and was convicted as a level 1 sex offender.incriminal court he was ...
A: Marion, I first want to apologize for the delay in answering this, it was moved to the question ...
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| teaching certification and possession | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I have a family member who is certified to teach in the state of Michigan. She suffers from a number ...
A: Andrew, I first need to apologize for the delay in answering this question, it was routed to the ...
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| Domestic Violence and Custody modification | 12/25/2008 |
Q: My children 19,16, and 10 lived with my ex until recently. He has custody of the children and I live ...
A: Jade, I am very sorry about what happened to your kids and i am glad you were able to get them out. ...
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| is he guilty of the murder of Tweedle Dum | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Cheshire Cat is tired of being chased by Tweedle Dee all day long and decides to murder him. He buys ...
A: David, Again yes, In fact in this situation a case could possibly argued for the attempt to ...
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| Will Antony's act be deemed the proximate cause of Cleo's death | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Antony gives Cleopatra a glass of wine tainted with arsenic, intending to kill her. However, the ...
A: David, Again Yes, It is Anthony's intent that will be looked at and what act started the ball ...
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| Is D guilty for the death of V? | 12/24/2008 |
Q: D sets a bomb in V's car (parked at V's office) because he is angry at V. He then has a change of ...
A: David, Yes, You can't call back the bullet. The bomb was set by D if it killed V, the security ...
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| Hab Offender/OWI | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My husband was recently sentenced for OWI 3rd. They also charged him for a Habitual Offender to. I ...
A: Jeannie, Sorry about the problem you husband is having. It is a little confusing and i will try. ...
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| Detainers | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My friend didn't report as scheduled to his parole officer on his last 5 months on parole back in ...
A: Nicole, Arraignments are the first step in the court process so until this step occurs the court ...
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| falsified police arrest report | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Among other falsified documents in a 14 page arrest report is a declaration of probable that is ...
A: Gilbert, Your are asking very specific legal questions in a state jurisdiction that i am not an ...
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| Concerns on crimal law | 12/22/2008 |
Q: How can u get charged with residential burglary, if you are the owner of the house, if someones ...
A: Freedom, It makes no sense to me either, sorry. It goes against most definitions I am aware of for ...
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| illegal search warrant?? | 12/21/2008 |
Q: is it an illegal search when the police don't give me the part of the search warrant that has the ...
A: Natalie, That is a technical issue to be determined by the court. Under most court rules any ...
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| Embezzelment | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My son has been on anti-depressants, and he doesn't seem to be the same sharp and quick young man ...
A: Debra, Sorry about the problems your son is having. I can only answer this as a generality because ...
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| When does it become conspiracy to commit murder? | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Say two people were planning to go out and kill someone at random. When would the planning itself ...
A: Megan, This is going to be dependent on the state statutes and prevailing court precedents. ...
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| Concerns on crimal law | 12/20/2008 |
Q: How can u get charged with residential burglary, if you are the owner of the house, if someones ...
A: Freedom, You would have to review specifically the wording of the statute. The first idea that ...
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| Son held in jail on non warrent in NC | 12/20/2008 |
Q: My son is on probation in Texas and was arrested in NC for a non warrant in Texas. After doing ...
A: Susan, I know these problems are very difficult to deal with and to understand. I have done some ...
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| Detainers | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My friend didn't report as scheduled to his parole officer on his last 5 months on parole back in ...
A: Nicole, This is not going to be a quick fix. Once he finishes his current prison sentence if he is ...
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| Crime Scene Procedures | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Can police take a suspect to a victims house for identification, have the victim id them from 10+ ...
A: Andrea, Yes they can, however i would probably do it in reverse. Take the victim to the suspect. ...
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| relevant warrant | 12/18/2008 |
Q: got removed from my chapter 13 in sept americredit wants me to turn in my truck and is using a third ...
A: Ron, This is civil law not criminal. I am not an expert in that field. It sounds like what is ...
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| Need help on P.I. law | 12/17/2008 |
Q: As a licensed bailbondsman / bail company owner in Michigan. Maybe you can help. There is a new P.I. ...
A: Karen, New laws are a pain in the a**. Takes awhile to sort everything out. I have not read ...
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| search warrents | 12/17/2008 |
Q: My sister and I were robbed in her home by 2 men with a guns. When the police came to get a report, ...
A: Terry, I am glad no one was seriously hurt. It is pretty common for suspects to blame the victims ...
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| ??? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i was just cought shop lifting and was charged with thieft under 500 dollars.I was told i was to be ...
A: Brandon, What it appears to be in your jurisdiction is that you will receive a notification from ...
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| Problem with Neighbor | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have recently moved into a neighborhood in the suburbs of Philadelphia that is made up of ...
A: Nick, You need to be proactive. She may have some sort of personality or mental defect. First ...
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| extradition | 12/16/2008 |
Q: what type of crime warrants extradition from another state? There would have to be substantial ...
A: Jessica, Extradition's between states is normally limited to felonies. It has nothing to do with ...
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| Vandalism Charges | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I live in South Carolina. (I don't know if that changes anything) Anyway, I was recently involved in ...
A: Michael, Quite a bit of damage. In most jurisdictions there is no requirement for citizens to act ...
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| Violating Probation | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I recently got a ticket for theft of services 165.15 (3), was i technically arrested or just issued ...
A: Robin, a ticket is technically an arrest. At least to a probation officer. This is something that ...
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| statute of limitations - ky | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My son at age 14 was brought up on a sex abuse 1 charge. He spent 8.5 months in juvenile detention, ...
A: Penny, Sorry about your son and I know you are very worried about him. DJJ is correct regarding ...
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| Deferred Sentence | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend moved to Maryland in January 2008. He had a misdemeanor charge pending in Washington ...
A: Yael, What a mess these lies caused, huh ? 1) the warrant is usually put into the system fairly ...
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| Probation Search-Scope | 12/13/2008 |
Q: My brother is on formal probation. He has his own room in my mother's home. The police arrived to ...
A: Angelica, In general they are correct and the room would be subject to search. The guideline is ...
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| Warrant | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I found your site while surfing the internet. My significant other presented an employment ...
A: Yael, What a mess. OK first the attorney is probably correct as to the potential sentence and ...
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| outstanding warrant | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Relatives of mine were in need of public assistance of which they received. They came to live with ...
A: Carrie, Sorry about the problems your relatives are having. There is basically only a few ways ...
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| Texas open container | 12/12/2008 |
Q: If a person traveling through the state of Texas (en-route to another state) is given a open ...
A: Carol, Open container of alcohol are usually minor violations. Failure to respond a warrant would ...
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| Excessive Sentence? | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Two years ago I wrote a hot check for $33. Shortly after that my family and I moved to another ...
A: Michael, Your questions deal with some fairly technical legal questions. Particularly regarding ...
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| extradition | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My name is candais and my husband is currently being held in the local regional jail awaiting ...
A: Candais, Unfortunately the answer is no. The trial is held where the crime is alleged to have ...
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| unauthorized presence in park | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I got a ticket well actually a summons for being in the park after it closes. I had no idea about ...
A: Svetlana, This is a minor violation, very similar to a traffic ticket that quite truthfully most ...
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| small claims | 12/10/2008 |
Q: If a defendant loses a small claims case alleging destruction of property can the plaintiff then ...
A: Sharon, It will depend on the case facts. If the destruction was accidental then probably not. If ...
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| Home searches. | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a Baltimore county resident and recently had an incident involving police officers. Two officers ...
A: Christopher, The actions of the officers is pretty common, it also borders being questionable. I ...
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| Italian fraud and law | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to check if a person in Italy has a criminal record or has been convicted and ...
A: Susan, If i understand your question you are asking how someone in Australia can obtain the ...
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| Letter from Detective | 12/9/2008 |
Q: What can happen if I receive a letter from the police department asking me to contact them. In ...
A: Aaron, Under the Fifth amendment you are not required to make a statement in your defense. The ...
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| Police reports/Written statements | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I immediately contacted the police and this is how their "investigation" unfolds. On 10/11/2005 at ...
A: Karen, I am truly sorry that your case has not received the attention that it probably should have. ...
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| What would most police do | 12/8/2008 |
Q: A man gets arrested, and he informs the police immediately after being mirandized that he is Belgium ...
A: Alexa, You say that US does not advise people of this right. That is not completely true. I am ...
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| Domestic Violence | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Robin, I am a single father of 2 minor boys- one 9 the other 11. My ex wife has vast amounts of ...
A: Richard, I think few people would disagree that marital disputes, custody issues, etc. are ...
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| DUI | 12/7/2008 |
Q: If my sons father had got pulled over for drinking and driving with my son in the car. What would ...
A: Diana, In most jurisdictions the child would be taken into protective custody until your son could ...
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| Diploma Forgery | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I asked you a few months ago about a situation my fiance had in Maryland. She applied to a ...
A: Paul, The only way to check on possible charges is to contact the police agency and either ask or ...
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| What would most police do | 12/5/2008 |
Q: A man gets arrested, and he informs the police immediately after being mirandized that he is Belgium ...
A: Alexa, Most police departments have policies that cover these issues. However it is really pretty ...
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| Abscounding | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I just had a quick qestion on abscounding sentences. I live in michigan and I wanted to know what ...
A: DeAngelo, I presume you are talking about someone that is on probation for a felony and takes off. ...
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| Aarons rental | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I live in GA. I lost my job and was behind in my rent. I spent 2 days at my son's house in TN, so I ...
A: Susan, I am very sorry about the problems you are having. I am some what of a cynic so the thought ...
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| recovery of seized $'s from CA CHP | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Apx. 10 months ago my mother and her boyfriend were out driving (w/no particular place to go..so to ...
A: Bambi, Wow ! Heck of a story. Glad no one else was seriously hurt. Also appears to be a real ...
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| Harrassment | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My parents divorced over 40 years ago and I never saw my father again. About 8 years ago he called ...
A: Noble, These are not easy issues to deal. Part of the problem is the varying statutes regarding ...
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| Petit Theft at Walmart | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I and my wife got caught by Walmart security today (11/30/08). My wife took 2 bottles of vitamin C ...
A: Dave, Immigration issues are complicated but the truth of the matter is that if you are given a ...
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| Petit Theft at Walmart | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I and my wife got caught by Walmart security today (11/30/08). My wife took 2 bottles of vitamin C ...
A: Dave, Sorry about what happen, besides the legal aspect it can be very embarrassing for both of ...
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| habitual offender law | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have serious felony convictions in my past. I was recently arrested for OWI and ...
A: John, Depends on your state. Truthfully OWI and R &O usually run together for some reason. The R & ...
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| Clemency | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I recently read that there are two forms of clemency. [1] Pardon, which exceuses the crime in some ...
A: Steve, In the first instance you are correct pardon merely releases someone from prison not their ...
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| detainer and extradition | 11/29/2008 |
Q: my husband is currently in a county jail in pa waiting to go to trial for minor drug charges.He has ...
A: Aisha, It depends on a couple of things. They could wait till his current case is ajudicated in PA. ...
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| Unlawful Search of Person in a Store | 11/29/2008 |
Q: My friend in Los Angeles, CA was arrested at an adult video store, while still insdide. He ...
A: Dee, There seems to be something missing in your narrative. Your friend was in a store and the ...
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| Obtainig certain court documents | 11/28/2008 |
Q: We are in Florida, my husband is now at a classification center. Is there any way that I can do a ...
A: Liz. All the court documents you describe should be available directly from the court. You can ...
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| Extradition from Texas to Louisiana | 11/27/2008 |
Q: My brother is in prison in Texas. He has a parole hold on him. The extradition papers were filed ...
A: Mary, This question is tricky because of the differences in the states. Also i am not clear on ...
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| law | 11/27/2008 |
Q: if my son has a fugitive warrant in another state close by do you think he would get bail and if so ...
A: Mike, It is really impossible to say. The variables include the type of charge, how long a ...
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| Blood Spatter | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I was wonder if you could tell me if blood Spatter analysis is admissible in court under the ...
A: Melody, Yes it is and has been used in hundreds of cases at both the state and Federal Level. The ...
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| Phone calls | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I keep getting calls from a man with a heavy middle eastern accent. He asks for me or my lawyer. He ...
A: Julie, These are harassing phone calls and also may be indications of some sort of identity theft. ...
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| search warrant | 11/26/2008 |
Q: the warrant says night search aurthoized (yes)or (no) and the no box is marked, they searched at ...
A: Michael, Some states have that caveat in their search warrants regarding searches at night. In your ...
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| harassment from a neighbor | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Subject harassment Question Ever since my neighbor moved in we have been having problems with ...
A: Jennifer, I read through your questions several times. These types of complaints are very ...
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| Prescription Forgery | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I made a big mistake and was charged last week with 2 counts of altering/forging a prescription and ...
A: Bryan, Prescription addiction is a huge problem and i give you a lot of credit for taking steps to ...
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| extradition | 11/24/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend had warrants in Louisiana, and was picked up in Wisconsin. How long does LA typically ...
A: Malia, If your boyfriend waived extradition then LA has to start court proceedings within 180 days. ...
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| dui | 11/24/2008 |
Q: how long does the state have to charge you after a dui accident? the arrest was made on october ...
A: Michael, Each state can have different time frames. Usually less then a year but could also vary ...
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| Simple Assault | 11/23/2008 |
Q: My son @ 17 was in a Emotional Growth School that we sent him to. He was involved in a fight w/3 ...
A: Brenda, Sorry about the problems your son is having. If your son is only being charged with ...
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| Violation of probation | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who currently has a warrent for violation probation on a unauthorized use of vehicle ...
A: Nekeya Best advise is to contact the probation officer who told her she was off probation and try ...
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| St. of Limitations on Battery? | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I was arrested last week for crim. mischief over $1k (3rd degree felony). I feel this guy is ...
A: Eddie, Statute of limitations for battery at the misdemeanor level is normally minimum one year. ...
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| lesser sentence | 11/22/2008 |
Q: if a man has admitted to investigators about sexual abuse on a minor and has also admitted that he ...
A: Shirley, There are many factors that come into play in sentencing. cooperation with the police is ...
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| Discriminated and unlawfully searched | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I believe i was discriminated against because of my ethnicity. Officer says i "cut her of" which i ...
A: Ricardo, A lot of what you describe, yes they can do. Their motivation and reasoning quite ...
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| Neighbor's Car In driveway | 11/21/2008 |
Q: What would you suggest a person do when you open the front door(13111 Pembroke St two houses from ...
A: sweetmeat, Yes if someone has you blocked especially in your own driveway you can call and have ...
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| harassment? | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Long story short, neighbor tried to hit me with a steal pole, then threatened to kill me, went to ...
A: Jane, I am terribly sorry about all this. You are in a very difficult situation. You are a ...
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| underage theft | 11/20/2008 |
Q: my 17-yr old worked at a c-store and was busted for theft, approx. $600 worth over a period of a ...
A: Sara, In most jurisdictions 17 is not underage, they can be tried as an adult. However it is also ...
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| Early Probation Termination Appeal | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I recently put in a petition with the Suffolk county, NY,courts for an early termination of my ...
A: Jack, You are certainly with in your rights to ask for an explanation. The appellate part is a ...
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| neighbor damaging roof and air conditioners | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have one a neighbor who had threatened me on a continual basis for the last 4 years and is now ...
A: Anabell Sounds like the guy is a real jerk. he may be trying to force you out so he can buy your ...
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| stolen property | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My friends girlfriend was arrested for a probation violation and while in custody she had informed ...
A: Richard, You obviously have some serious issues to deal with. Your residence is your ...
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| obsconding | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I am on probation in Washington for a missderminer what is likely to happen if i move to florida
A: First don't do it. OK now what could happen, worst case scenario. You would be arrested in Florida ...
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| Forgery | 11/17/2008 |
Q: If a person that is mentally ill, gives you permission to sign their checks for them. And you have a ...
A: Bridget, First stop cashing her checks, you no longer have a explainable relationship with her to ...
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| armed robbery | 11/17/2008 |
Q: yes i was wonder my boyfriend might be getting charged with armed robbery.but i was wondering if you ...
A: Stephanie, Sorry about what is happening with your boyfriend. Armed Robbery in all jurisdictions ...
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| absconding | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Im on probation in Oregon and wanted to know what will happen if I abscond to Texas and get caught ...
A: Jamie, First don't do it. OK now what could happen, worst case scenario. You would be arrested in ...
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| Forgery | 11/15/2008 |
Q: If a person that is mentally ill, gives you permission to sign their checks for them. And you have a ...
A: Bridget, Technically, you can not sign someone else's name. Sometimes you may be allowed to sign ...
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| Vandalism or Domestic Violence | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I am in a situation where they are trying to subpoena me for an incident where my boyfriend of 15 ...
A: Marcy, The first question i have is what is your boyfriends attorney saying ? Domestic violence is ...
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| Husband was arrested for stealing his own car! | 11/14/2008 |
Q: At the beginning of 08 my husband and I refinanced a vehicle loan in the state of Texas. Prior to ...
A: Amy, Wow, first i have ever heard of this. I agree with the attorneys, it makes no sense. This ...
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| plea agreement question | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My son goes to college in Iowa and in the parking lot he could not move his vehicle out because car ...
A: lee, lots of questions and I will try to get to them all. your son did a simple act of malicious ...
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| fourth amendment | 11/13/2008 |
Q: would it be an illegal search and seizure if you are in an accident and a fireman finds marijuana in ...
A: bev, Excellent question. Normally laws regarding search and seizure deal mainly with police ...
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| oregon uniform citation and complaint | 11/13/2008 |
Q: i got writen a complaint on a pcs charge and they got my first and middle name wrong.... someone ...
A: Jessi, who ever told you that I wouldn't take any more advise from. Errors in citations, tickets ...
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| 10 year old | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old daughter was with 3 other friends. Two of the friends were the only one's throwing ...
A: Florida, boys and rocks, lost a few windows myself. She is ten so she won't be charged with a ...
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| extradition | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My fiance wsa arrested in North Carolina on a violation of probation warrant from Connecticut. I ...
A: Jaimie, I sincerely apologize for the lateness of this response. It was put into the question pool ...
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| Mischief Charge, Ontario | 11/10/2008 |
Q: After far too much drinking, I blacked out and kicked a car a few times, put some dents in it and ...
A: Phill, I first want to apologize for the lateness of this response. It got put into the question ...
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| Assault and Battery Question | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I bumped into someone at school in the bathroom while reaching for a paper towel and they had a fit ...
A: Tony, With no record you should be fine. You cooperated and the assault was not serious. You ...
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| Medical Care For Inmates | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I have an inmate on my pod who has a hernia. It is very painful for him. He will soon be in state ...
A: Robert, No, a writ merely takes him before a judge regarding custody issues, legality of being ...
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| Private Investigator and Minors/Juviniles | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I am writing a comic book script about a private investigator and was wondering what the PI policy ...
A: Ken, To my knowledge there is no specific statutes regarding a PI interviewing juveniles. However ...
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| aggrevated tresspass, and criminal damage, harrassment and theft | 11/8/2008 |
Q: i moved into a property 5th march 2008, paying £500 deposit and £480 per calendar month rent, rent ...
A: Sadie, Landlord / tenant issues are complex and messy. Sorry, it sounds like you got a bad one. ...
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| Aggravated Assault Case | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Me & 3 of my friends were at a sports bar approx.1 wk ago we did not like the waitress attitude & ...
A: Lester, Wow, bad night, sorry you guys got hurt especially over something so trivial. You can ...
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| protective custody (?) | 11/7/2008 |
Q: does a criminal have the right to be put into protective custody in prison if the nature of his/her ...
A: Thomas, Yes protective custody exists. Each state would have a differing variant but in practice ...
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| apeal a sentence | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I was sentence for a battery charge I pleaded no contest 26 weeks of counseling 1 year probation ...
A: Frank, You are asking a specific legal question which I am not qualified to answer. I am not ...
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| i need your help??? | 11/7/2008 |
Q: but i dont no how they can charge him with armed kidnapping when it was not a kid all he did was tie ...
A: Stephanie, I am really very sorry for you and your situation. Your boyfriend is facing some very ...
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| suspected DUI/ Probation Violation | 11/6/2008 |
Q: If a person was found guilty on 3 counts of reckless endangerment and received 6 years of probation ...
A: Regina, The answer is probably yes. The OUI would obviously be a very serious violation of ...
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| Serious Accident | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I was involved in a serious car accident over the weekend. I was not driving, but my friend that had ...
A: Ashley, I am glad you were not seriously hurt. First thing is you obviously know what the right ...
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| criminal law | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I was arrested by a local police officer in august and was charged with obstruction of justice.I was ...
A: Bernice, Glad you were able to get the charge taken care of and sorry it cost so much. Suing police ...
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| adult felony probation | 11/5/2008 |
Q: can an officer come to my home and search my whole house and tell my daughter friend to get out of ...
A: Linda, You didn't specify who is on probation etc but generally part of probation is an agreement ...
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| Define this code, if possible | 11/5/2008 |
Q: We saw a sign posted that said, "GOV'T AGENTS & OTHERS NO TRESPASSING ...
A: Leroy, Here is a link to a site regarding this. Just so you know it won't work. There has never ...
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| What should I do? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: have two cases in two different counties that do not know of the other cases. I have a DUI in ...
A: First thing is make sure your attorney knows about the false statement in court. Worst case is ...
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| parole | 11/4/2008 |
Q:
A: Christy, Every states probation and parole requirements and policies are very different. I would ...
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| What should I do? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: have two cases in two different counties that do not know of the other cases. I have a DUI in ...
A: Joshua, First in most courts they will ask at some point if you are on bond or have charges pending ...
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| parole | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I was deported soon after getting released from prison and for that reason I cannot report because ...
A: Martin, Logic would kind of dictate that is true wouldn't it ? How ever we are dealing with the ...
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| Hi | 11/3/2008 |
Q: ..I am currently separated from my husband of 7 yrs but not divorced. Recently I had opened a ...
A: Fatima, Sounds like you should really consider a divorce. First each state handles this type of ...
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| auto body work | 11/2/2008 |
Q: we had an accident labor day, weekend, and since then (it wasn't our fault) we have gotten the ...
A: Jill, I am very sorry about what has happened to you and your family. It is despicable the way ...
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| PUblic Intoxication | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I received a dwi in 2005.. since then i always have a cab/friend drive me.. I hvae had 4 PIs in ...
A: Derrel / Wayne First very smart not to drive when drinking, thanks. Second, public intoxication is ...
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| Double Jeopardy | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I have a question of whether or not "double jeopardy" applies in the following. My older son (23) ...
A: Lisa, I humbly disagree with the attorney regarding the traffic issue. Regarding the marijuana ...
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| Unlawful Search and Seizure | 11/1/2008 |
Q: If a person is under arrest for one charge(handgun in vehicle), when the vehicle is towed back to ...
A: Lorraine, Search and seizure is complicated. First we begin with a search warrant is required per ...
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| Double Jeopardy | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a question of whether or not "double jeopardy" applies in the following. My older son (23) ...
A: Lisa, No double jeopardy would not apply. In fact there could be additional charges. The issue is ...
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| Obstruction of Justice | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Recently, I attended a concert in which a fight broke out between a friend and another person. Due ...
A: Nick, Unless you are giving false information you are not obstructing just irritating and that ...
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| probation violation | 10/31/2008 |
Q: my son originally was charged with Felony Assault which because he was actually defending himself we ...
A: Rachel, Yes you can call the attorney, they may answer your question. To me 30 days seems like an ...
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| warrant | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My daughter was committed in Shasta County, California. There was a warrant out. We know this ...
A: Liz, Most courts allow public access to records. So the simplest way is to go to the court where ...
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| Speeding in Texas | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend got pulled over for speeding and they arrested him. I just read the law and they said ...
A: Brittney, Arrested for speeding ? No they probably can't. You need to make sure there is not ...
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| threats | 10/30/2008 |
Q: WHAT CAN I DO IF A BOY WOULD COME UP AND HIT ME BUT THE COPS SAID THAT I CANT HIT HIM BACK WHAT DO I ...
A: Michael, You are being bullied and I am very sorry about that. Yes you should definitely tell ...
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| Petty Theft???? in Kansas | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My son took $400 from his girlfriend's account (Junction City, KS). She informed me about the ...
A: Brenda, Sorry about what is happening with your son. I am not sure petty theft is going to be the ...
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| mental abuse/neglect/deprivation | 10/30/2008 |
Q: much like physical/sexual abuse, is there any cause of action, criminal or civil, in effort of ...
A: Jr. Difficult issues particularly from a legal standpoint. First issue each state is different as ...
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| harrassment | 10/29/2008 |
Q: What avenue should we take? My husband works with a man who recently broke-up with his girlfriend (a ...
A: Jenn, Sorry to say that to stop her and prevent if forever is not going to happen. You have two ...
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| urine analysis | 10/29/2008 |
Q: what will a u/a say if the urine that was used was two weeks old? and what will a treatment center ...
A: Sophie, depends on what they are testing for. Urine by nature is not a real stabile environment ...
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| search warrants | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what would all be required of a police officer to search a home suspected of ...
A: Joann, All that is needed is probable cause. Didn't really help did it ? Probable cause is kind ...
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| shoplifting | 10/29/2008 |
Q: the other day i was at the store and i stole 3-4 pieces of chocolate.when i was leaving i saw the ...
A: John, Possibly but it might not be easy for them. With out proof that you stole something, such as ...
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| Car Dealer Felony Theft | 10/28/2008 |
Q: On June 21, 2007, a Georgia used car dealer took a $1,000 deposit from me but failed to deliver the ...
A: Lyn, Wow ! your hired ! Seriously great job looks like better then the cops did. Yes you were ...
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| probation violation | 10/28/2008 |
Q: my son originally was charged with Felony Assault which because he was actually defending himself we ...
A: Rachel, Unfortunately not a lot. You son is on probation so he is kind of at the mercy of the ...
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| forgery of government check | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am an immigrant from the UK. I married an American woman and when she told me she wanted a ...
A: Bryan, Apparently you don't want to just call this even ? Technically she committed forgery. ...
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| Filing false charges | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Ok, here's the situation. My best friend is going through a nasty divorce. I work with a former ...
A: Marie, well if your friend would be kind enough to save the text message or even forward it to ...
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| Obstruction of justice for not speaking with police | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Police in Kootenai County, Idaho often threaten to charge people with "Obstruction of Justice" for ...
A: Scott, You are correct, the police can not compel anyone to answer questions with a few exceptions, ...
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| probation violation | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and now future father of my baby is in trouble. I just found out he has had two ...
A: Bobbi, This is very difficult for you I am sure. First I am a firm believer in that most people ...
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| Extradition | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My neice was arrested for an old warrant out of another county in Texas. I was told that the other ...
A: Chris, If it is "in" state it is not extradition. Each state has different policies and procedures ...
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| theft under 500 | 10/27/2008 |
Q: hi i was charged with theft under 500 and they are taking my case to trial cause more charges were ...
A: KC, Sorry about the trouble you are in. It is impossible for anyone other then the prosecutor and ...
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| unlawful entry on intoxicated person | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I'm 20 years old and were blacked drunk and passed out in some strangers house and locked the door. ...
A: If you have no prior convictions and are otherwise no problem I would strongly suspect a probation ...
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| Criminal Mischief | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My son, who is 16, and his two friends went out and defaced another persons property. They toilet ...
A: Bill, Hopefully you will survive you son's growing up. I suspect at age 16 and the type of offense ...
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| extradition | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My husband is in jail on a hold from Florida and we are in Arkansas. He has a warrant for a battery ...
A: Jennifer, Sorry about your husband and your problem. I really can't give odds. It really depends ...
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| criminal | 10/26/2008 |
Q: what work do i have to do as a homicide detective
A: Sofia, A homicide detective, depending on the agency or department will have several different jobs ...
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| interstate extradition for probation violation | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My fiance was arrested in North Carolina as a fugitive from justice based on a warrant out of South ...
A: Natasha Sorry about your fiance. 14 year old misdemeanor warrant, That is quite a while. No one ...
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| PL 145.00 crimanal mischief 4th dagree | 10/25/2008 |
Q: i was chaged with crimanal mischief 4th dagree,the estimated damage was $100.00 there are no ...
A: Chris, The statute you cite is meaningless to me with out knowing what state or government ...
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| minor arrested | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My brother has been arrested on suspition of asault( for spitting at a woman) and is 15 years old, ...
A: Aisha, Sorry about your brother. He is most likely a juvenile in your state at 15. I don't think ...
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| Administrative Hold | 10/25/2008 |
Q: How long can someone be held on administrative hold in the state of Flroida before they are charged ...
A: Daena, Technically they can hold him until is original sentence is served. Parole is prison with ...
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| Misdeameanor charges | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I was recently arrested on misdeameanor prostitution and marijuana charges. It was a very small ...
A: Mike, Sorry about what happen. It is certainly possible however each state and court in each state ...
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| college dorm | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I will explain my story then ask a question at the end. An RA(resident assistant) smelled ...
A: Jack, Go back and read your dorm rules that you signed. I suspect they have the authority ( RA's) ...
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| search | 10/24/2008 |
Q: my son is on juvenile probation,subject to search and siezure which includes his liveing quarters ( ...
A: Tim, These are complicated questions. You are correct that under a probation search they are only ...
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| felony extradition | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My question is this. I found out that my daughter was picked up in RI as a fugitive from TX. She ...
A: Linda, Very sorry about your daughters trouble. As a parent i know this is hard. Extradition is a ...
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| probation | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Can a person on probation for selling drugs work at a place where there are drugs as in a Nursing ...
A: Anna, There is probably no criminal statute in your state restricting that. There are two other ...
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| Probation hold | 10/23/2008 |
Q: My husband was taken to jail on October 2 2008. The police came to our farm saying that there are ...
A: Angel, Sorry about the problems you and your husband are having. You state in your question that ...
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| Changed a script add controlled substance | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I loved on added Vicodin to my script for antibiotics and they were caught and lucky not to go to ...
A: David, Very unfortunate, kind of surprised that one attempt at this was picked up Federally. I ...
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| Harrasment/Defamation | 10/23/2008 |
Q: What statue can I use to file a law suit and what is the maximum amount that can be ordered via ...
A: LaCeresha, Law suits are civil in nature not criminal. I don't do civil law. Each state has ...
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| Petty Theft | 10/23/2008 |
Q: your answer to my question last time was very helpful. But I have another. I found out today that I ...
A: Tyler, Sorry about the problem you are having. Truthfully only the Judge in the court you are ...
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| lstatues of limitation | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I was pulled over in Oregon for running a yellow light.. I had a WA warrent from 4ys earlier so he ...
A: Rachel, These are all evidentiary issues that may or may not impact the admissibility of the ...
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| Must I appeal or can I re-file for an injunction against harrassment | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I filed an injunction against harrassment against my new neighbor (Az./can't directly file against ...
A: Karen, Certainly with a couple of restrictions. It must be done in a place or area where they do ...
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| shaneclarkson22@hotmail.com | 10/22/2008 |
Q: on June 1 08, me my cousin,uncle and girlfriend were involved in an incident where i got into an ...
A: Shane, Sorry about the incident, glad it turned out as well as it did for you and your family. At ...
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| Petty Theft | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have recently stolen $12.00 from a kids pants pockets in gym without anybody being in the room. ...
A: Tyler, Sorry about the trouble you got yourself into. I will give you the best answers I can but ...
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| search | 10/21/2008 |
Q: If the police received a 911 call of someone screaming and they went to the house to find a person ...
A: Kelsey, Search questions are complicated, a great deal depends on the entirety of the circumstance ...
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| SEXUAL ASSAULT | 10/21/2008 |
Q: COULD U PLEASE TELL ME WHAT "PRECHARGED SEXULT ASSAULT" MEANS. THANKYOU.
A: Mike, Would need a lot more detail to be exact. This is not a term that is used in my State or one ...
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| Harrasment charges | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My son(16 Years Old)was removed from school in a policeman car and charged for harassment to the ...
A: Nexie, Sorry about he problems your son is having. What has happen is a collision between ...
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| Mental | 10/21/2008 |
Q: What are some mental abilities and attitudes a Homicide detective should have?
A: Stephanie, Interesting question ! Had to think on that one. I guess the classic answer it they ...
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| Must I appeal or can I re-file for an injunction against harrassment | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I filed an injunction against harrassment against my new neighbor (Az./can't directly file against ...
A: Karen, Yes you can refile if and when new information comes forward. However this time you had ...
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| underage drinking | 10/20/2008 |
Q: i live in Georgia if that will have any relevance on the matter thank you very much and god bless
A: Todd, Hopefully reason will prevail. If you are drinking in your home privately and not out ...
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| probation search's cohibitants | 10/20/2008 |
Q: When a probation officer does a probation search,[i or no elese in the residence is on probation ...
A: Fred, I would be ticked also. Just because your Niece has to surrender some of her rights ...
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| Harassing Neighbor | 10/20/2008 |
Q: To simplify the best I can. Last December, we had a new change in HOA board. The president is in ...
A: Michele, Most of the issues you describe are not quite criminal, infuriating, frustrating, and very ...
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| suspected petty larcency | 10/20/2008 |
Q: i let a man and his daughter live in my home for two years rent free while i was out of state. upon ...
A: David, You got yourself a mess and I am very sorry about your home. if the computer is yours and ...
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| Heavy harrasement /The real estate neighbor wants my lot | 10/19/2008 |
Q: The lot next door to me was sold and bought I though nothing of it after a time I realized I was ...
A: Stephanie, I read through your question several times trying to understand exactly what is going ...
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| vechicle seized for a criminal investigation | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I want to know my rights are the police allowed to keep my vechicle because they say they need it to ...
A: Julie, The police are allowed to keep your vehicle for a reasonable amount of time, reasonable is ...
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| Vehicle stop by police | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Is it legal or permissable for police in Rosenberg, Tx. to stop a car for the sole purpose of ...
A: Tom, Under the fourth amendment rules a police officer needs a reasonable suspicion that there has ...
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| Illegal Searches, Schools | 10/17/2008 |
Q: S.C. Code of Laws 59-63-1110 allows Public School Officials to arbitrarily search, with or without ...
A: Ernie, Yes this is legal and is commonly done in most high schools. It can not be done on the ...
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| warrant | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I live in upstate New York, recently divorced. My ex was served contempt of court papers in Sept., ...
A: Jean, What you are looking for is a criminal warrant. In most states failure to pay child support ...
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| probation search's cohibitants | 10/16/2008 |
Q: When a probation officer does a probation search,[i or no elese in the residence is on probation ...
A: Fred, First contributions are not accepted the experts on this board do this because we truly just ...
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| Social Security Fraud | 10/16/2008 |
Q: We have been contacted in australia that our cousin has been arrested for social security fraud in ...
A: Andy, I agree it sounds pretty serious. But do the math, the amount could be a thousand dollars a ...
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| Expungment | 10/16/2008 |
Q: In August 2007,I was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. I hired an attorney and plead ...
A: Jennifer, It is certainly possible. For the most part it is just filling forms and minor offences ...
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| cognitive liberties | 10/16/2008 |
Q: OK...in 2000 I was charged with possession of marijuana after a concert in New Jersey(stupid college ...
A: Ed, Sorry i think it is ridiculous to penalize someone for trying dope on a couple of occasion. ...
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| warrants | 10/16/2008 |
Q: If you have out of state felony warrants can the police find out where you work by running your ...
A: Paul, If the state that holds the felony warrants will pay for extradition then yes they could have ...
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| woundering | 10/15/2008 |
Q: can a cop search my car for no reason when im on probation for theft?
A: Mark, Standard cop answer, "maybe". Depends on what your probation order states. Read through it ...
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| Felony Warrants | 10/15/2008 |
Q: In Texas, A 3 year old toddler was noticed walking alone in a cemetery. Police were called and the ...
A: Donna, My quick read of Texas statute indicates that this is a "state Felony" but if there are ...
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| POSSESSION OF A CDS | 10/14/2008 |
Q: MY 13 YEAR OLD SON HAS BEEN CHARGES WITH POSSESSION OF A CDS. HIS FRIEND TOOK OXYCONTIN FROM HER ...
A: Michelle, Drugs and kids are scary to parents. Your son was in a very difficult situation for a 13 ...
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| can you be charged both criminal and administrative charges? | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I own a bar. I was not behind the bar or even working in the bar, I was thier watching a band play ...
A: Shawana, Common question. Double jeopardy is for criminal cases only. Just to really confuse ...
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| Law Question- Please Help | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Ok, I made a call from a females cellphone to 911 about a party going over and possibly drinking ...
A: Shane, I hate to say this but i am really confused by this situation. What did this guy take a ...
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| C.P.L. 220.16(1 & 12) POSSESSION 3RD | 10/13/2008 |
Q: New to this an not sure how to ask the questions I need answered so I'll provided the details and ...
A: Felix, You provided a lot of detail and information. I realize that drug dependency is a wicked ...
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| arrest warrants | 10/12/2008 |
Q: in new york state is there a set time that the police have to execute an arrest warrant?
A: Samantha, There is no set time for an arrest warrant. Current case law is leaning toward the fact ...
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| Retail Theft | 10/12/2008 |
Q: this is Karen. I was recently charged with retail theft in a grocery store. I never left the store ...
A: Karen, Sorry about this. Most retail theft laws allow for intent to steal such as the item was ...
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| criminal trespassing ticket | 10/12/2008 |
Q: my son was driving home. had some car trouble. pulled over into a parking lot of a restaurant that ...
A: Joann, Sounds petty to me too. A reason why the officer may have done this is quite truthfully ...
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| trespassing on private property | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My Mom put up a chain link fence (4 ft) in the front of her property for privacy. On a good day, ...
A: Kelly, Ugh, no one likes these neighbor issues. Reason is because the deal with keeping the peace ...
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| fraud | 10/11/2008 |
Q: my uncle is in jail and he told me that he owned a company called New World Builders.He called me ...
A: Tierra, Sounds like your uncle took you for a ride. I don't believe you are in any trouble unless ...
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| larceny by employee | 10/11/2008 |
Q: if an employer charge me with larceny of merchandise,but when my lawyer got my paperwork it didn't ...
A: Becki, Really depends on what else the prosecution may have as evidence. The embezzlement charge ...
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| Petty Theft | 10/10/2008 |
Q: should i get a criminal defense lawyer? What kind of misdemeanor is this? The attorney wants $1,000 ...
A: James, I will not nor can I ever advise someone not to get an attorney if they feel they need one. ...
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| about an old case | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Ok, not sure if you can even answer, A guy came to our house threatened my husband (not sure if this ...
A: LIsa, It is possible, each state has different laws and definitions. You will have to do a search ...
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| subpoena | 10/10/2008 |
Q: The RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America has issued an subpoena for alleged charges of ...
A: Anonymous, This is an on going issue as i am sure you are aware and you are correct the IP address ...
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| can you be arrested | 10/9/2008 |
Q: The police asked my son who is 17 to help them recover stolen items by asking some of the ...
A: Julie, I don't have a clue as to what they are doing ! This makes no sense. First I have to take ...
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| questions about how to file suits. | 10/9/2008 |
Q: i've been nailed for things u'd never believe. 1 time i was convicted of a car alarm going off on a ...
A: Tim, Read through your question several times. I will be the first to say that sometimes it does ...
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| phone harrassment | 10/8/2008 |
Q: i am being harrassed with up to 25 calls PER DAYj by a credit card collection agency. this is ...
A: Michelle, Credit collectors are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission ( ...
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| Bad check penalties in PA | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I am a landlord and a tenant signed the lease and I gave her the keys and she gave me two checks ...
A: Jack, Here are two links to Pennsylvania law on Bad Checks ...
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| harrassment & newpaper comments | 10/8/2008 |
Q: i have been charged with harrassment based on one single sentence in a local daily newspsper's 'add ...
A: op, Harassment is a fairly new concept in US law and can run headlong into the First amendment. ...
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| Warrants | 10/8/2008 |
Q: How long is a warrant good for? I got arrested and did not show up for court now I have a warrant ...
A: April, In most states warrants are good forever. However in a practical matter a warrant SHOULD ...
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| felonies | 10/8/2008 |
Q: what is the statue of limitations in baltimore maryland of a criminal who violated probation and is ...
A: Chelsea, Statute of limitations deals only with the time the state has to file charges against a ...
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| Re | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My home was raided October 3rd,at 5am.they didn't find any drugs.so they booked me for 11550 and ...
A: Jose, Not sure what 500 dollars you are talking about, if it was forfeited or if it was bond. Bond ...
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| subpeona | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I was told that a subpoena was issued for me to appear in court and they cannot find me to serve ...
A: Shirley, In most states if they don't serve you personably then you can not be held in contempt. ...
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| house | 10/7/2008 |
Q: In 1994 my parents house was left to me and my sister. I was liven and working is Ca. I just retired ...
A: Jay, Two issues, first and primarily this is a civil issue between you and your sister. I ...
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| My brother | 10/6/2008 |
Q: .....my brother has been on probation(2 yesrs probation given) since feb 08 for a cocaine possession ...
A: Lawanda, No it doesnt. A lot depends on prior history and how he was doing on probation up until ...
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| Police reports/Written statements | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I immediately contacted the police and this is how their "investigation" unfolds. On 10/11/2005 at ...
A: Karen, Probably not the best way to handle it I agree. However it is done and unfortunately quite ...
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| Controlled Substance | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I was recently pulled over leaving a friends house. His house is on a PRIVATE ROAD. I pulled out of ...
A: Jason, All the meds are controlled substances and are highly abused. With out testing to verify ...
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| Bad Neighbors | 10/5/2008 |
Q: In a neighborhood with limited parking, what are the laws about parking in front of someones home. ...
A: Elaine, parking is a normally a civil violation, low end of the enforcement scale. Damage to ...
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| stolen paycheck from mail and cashed | 10/5/2008 |
Q: My husband is a physician in Sacramento, CA. I bill medical insurance companies for him for the ...
A: Amy, Yes call the police. The bank isn't out any money as they just debited your deposit. ...
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| child abuse | 10/4/2008 |
Q: i was wondering what the difference is in these two charges. child abuse and cruelty to children.
A: Ricky, Each state uses different terms and definitions for this type of charge. Without a ...
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| Extradition of shoplifting offender. | 10/3/2008 |
Q: During my visit to the United States, Orlando, Florida, I shoplifted several clothes with a value of ...
A: Joshua, If you are a citizen of Singapore i doubt that they would allow extradition for something ...
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| burglary on my house | 10/3/2008 |
Q: on July 28th I took my family to Disney in Florida,we left around 8pm, my sister went to sleep at my ...
A: Carlos, I wish i could give you some good news. Unfortunately all i can say is i am sorry. You ...
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| Controlled Substance | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I was recently pulled over leaving a friends house. His house is on a PRIVATE ROAD. I pulled out of ...
A: Jason, Everything the officer did is more then likely appropriate. The courts have given police ...
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| Marijuana posession | 10/2/2008 |
Q: The polica cem to a home for a domestic dispute. In the time that they were there, they found a ...
A: Sarah, This is not uncommon. The officer is still investigating and i suspect is interested in ...
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| Non-Traffic Citation - Public urination | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My husband received a non-traffic citation for public urination and the officer did not see him ...
A: Jamie, Sorry about all this. I can't advise what your husband should do in court as i am not an ...
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| pressing charges | 10/1/2008 |
Q: After much instigation from friends my 15 year old son agreed to meet a classmate to have a fight. ...
A: Jeanette, The appearance ticket is for the other boy. I assume the other boy is 15 years old also ...
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| Simple Assault Charge | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I was at a party where there were two 12 yr old boys there who kept nagging me and harrassing me all ...
A: John, The mediator is probably correct. The prosecutors office will try to work this out. Just ...
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| detainer | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My husband is incarcerated at Coastal State Prison, Savannah Ga. The Parole Board has set a tpm of ...
A: Maria, This is a very confusing area of law. The law is the Interstate Agreement on Detainers. It ...
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| PPO Order | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have been dating the same guy for 7 years we broke up and he started dating another girl she had ...
A: Samantha, You don't need all this stress while you are pregnant. Your question of , how can i ...
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| Police procedures... | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I recieved an 2nd offence OWI in 11 yrs. Iowa. The police forgot to fingerprint and book me. They ...
A: Paul, No not really. They may have forgotten or you may have been so intoxicated it wasn't worth ...
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| Criminal/Civil | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I was attacked by a highly intoxicated acquaintance may 17 (my birthday) and this resulted in ...
A: Amanda, You are in for some real world stuff. As you are aware there are two systems civil and ...
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| Harassment by neighbors! | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My name is Vanessa and I am a college student living in South Carolina. I recently moved into my ...
A: Vanessa, Move Sorry to say that anything else would be time consuming, expensive and probably ...
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| habitual offender | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My husband was charged as an habitual offender in "03 for the past five years we have been fighting ...
A: Mrs Johnson, Sorry about the problems with your husband. I don't know what state you are in but ...
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| credit fraud | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 7 years in Arkansas. I've been a stay at home mother for 6 of ...
A: Carol, Prosecute you for what ?? They authorized the transactions they are in his name. If he ...
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| Bad check to landlord | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My ex and I split back in February. We have child. At custody/visitation (both pro se) judge advised ...
A: Anthony, Divorces confuse everything and no one wants to get involved. Here in the problems of ...
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| arrest warrant and charges. | 9/28/2008 |
Q: there is an arrest warrant for me; before it was issued i had a family emergency and had to leave ...
A: Edward, Your question confused me. You said that an arrest warrant was issued for you, that is a ...
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| rules and procedures | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I was wondering about Wisconsin's statues, rules, and procedures to a speedy trial. If you know of ...
A: Mai Ka, You are looking at a minimum semester long class in law school. Very complicated issues ...
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| Harassment | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I am currently seeking employment and want to know if a harassment fine is considered to be a ...
A: Mandy, If you were fingerprinted then it is a charge that could show up on a criminal history ...
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| FTA | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend just went to jail. He had a warrant for a FTA failure to appear. He got picked up on ...
A: Hazel, Normally the police departments are required to get someone before a court as early as ...
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| Criminal Mischief | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My friend and I egged a car because this woman was poisoning cats, and poisoned our adopted pregnant ...
A: Michelle, Got two cats, two dogs and don't remember how many other animals we have raised or ...
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| extradition from texas to florida | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend was recently arrested about 16 days ago on a old Violation of probation warrent or ...
A: Deryck, Sorry about your girlfriend. Generally these are the procedures followed. Texas found out ...
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| expungement/sealing records | 9/26/2008 |
Q: While I was going through a divorce my wife charged me with Fraud/using her credit card...something ...
A: Hector, I did a quick search for Pennsylvania law on expungements. Based on my review it does not ...
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| Illegal entry retrieving package I was looking for | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I had a package delivered by UPS on 9/15 to my home address, that was not put by my front door or ...
A: AJ, First point is that UPS ain't mail it is a private company. Illegal entry unless the person ...
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| Valid Parole Violation? | 9/26/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine was out on Parole, however, n Monday, on 9/22, he was standing outside on the ...
A: Laura, This term "Validated gang Member" fluctuates through the country for definition but a ...
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| Identity Theft | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Please help me on this, two years ago while I was a stupid Freshmen in college, I received a letter ...
A: Moody, Easiest way is to hit the phones. There may be problems with getting people to talk on ...
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| extradition | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My son in law has been in jail for 20 days waiting on extradition from Louisiana. He saw the ...
A: Janice, If the judge sticks to his guns then your son would be released. However what i would ...
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| Identity Theft | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Please help me on this, two years ago while I was a stupid Freshmen in college, I received a letter ...
A: Moody, Computer games got pretty expensive didn't they ? College students don't have a lot of ...
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| Handcuffing law/regulations | 9/25/2008 |
Q: When a defendant is sentenced to a custodial sentence is there a limit on how long that person can ...
A: Kiesha, There is no law about how long a person / prisoner can be handcuffed. The only question is ...
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| larceny | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have been clean from theft for 5 years and recently I was in desperate need and I stole a bra from ...
A: Tricia, I understand how frightening this can be. Obviously I can't know what store security was ...
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| Parole hold | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My husband is in marion county jail on a parole hold my question for you is how long do they usually ...
A: Lakisha, Sorry about your husband. Jurisdictions differ on parole hearings. The parolees status ...
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| DUI AND MOVING OUT OF STATE | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I GOT A DUI IN CALIFORNIA AND AM NOW DOING MY CLASSES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. I ALREADY HAD IT SET TO ...
A: Feliciano, Any thing is possible however it will depend if Colorado even offers this type of class. ...
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| Statue of Limitation | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a friend that just got out of prison serving federal time and he was placed on probation and ...
A: LaKeisha, If he was charged in Maryland then statute of limitations is not an issue as that deals ...
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| parole violation | 9/24/2008 |
Q: In NYS if someone had been violated on parole for someone filing charges on them for harassment but ...
A: Tiffany, Probably however the standard for proof in a parole /probation hearing is less then the ...
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| Extradition of shoplifting offender. | 9/24/2008 |
Q: During my visit to the United States, Orlando, Florida, I shoplifted several clothes with a value of ...
A: Joshua, Don't worry no one will come to Singapore to get you. Just look at the cost ! it would ...
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| Texas extradition laws | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have found that I have a Misdemeanor class B charge in Texas for driving on a suspended license ...
A: Cherie, Misdemeanors are not normally a extraditable offense. Where you would get documentation ...
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| shoplifting and obstruction charges | 9/22/2008 |
Q: THIS IS MY FIRST OFFENSE, I'VE NEVER BEEN CONVICTED OR ARRESTED BUT I WAS ARRESTED A WEEK AGO FOR ...
A: Robert, The shoplifting isn't that big a deal the obstruction problem does create a problem. I ...
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| Domestic violence | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I am involved ia domestic violence case, and I was wondering if the police called me without ...
A: GQ, Lets go over the general rules on this. 5th amendment is the Miranda issue meaning you can't ...
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| Double Jeopardy | 9/21/2008 |
Q: A criminal charge of "Workers Compensation Fraud" is dismissed by the Court because it was filed ...
A: Elliott, Double jeopardy can be confusing. Simplest definition is that you can not be charged with ...
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| battery | 9/21/2008 |
Q: What are the charges for battery?
A: Jeff, I don't really understand your question. By definition Battery is a charge meaning the ...
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| pressing charges | 9/21/2008 |
Q: After much instigation from friends my 15 year old son agreed to meet a classmate to have a fight. ...
A: Jeanette, Don't sound right to me either. The officer should have taken the video unless he ...
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| felon depositing unknowingly a fraudulent check | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I received a check for some furniture I am trying to sell. The check came thru Fed-Ex and I ...
A: Chris, No, You did not write the check nor declare that it was valid or authentic. You could be ...
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| parole hold | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My fiance just got a parole hold because he didnt know he had a new parole officer until he got ...
A: Alicia, Sorry about the problems for you and your fiance'. Just so you understand your fiance' is ...
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| FORGERY | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I got divorced from my wife in october of 2006. she forged my signature on the divorce papers. I ...
A: Christopher, First question is where is your divorce attorney and how did he let this happen ? ...
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| Extradition | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who resides in LA and was recently arrested and being held in L.A. Co. due to a ...
A: Crus, Let's try to clarify some stuff here. Your friend was wanted by Texas authorities for a ...
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| malicious intent | 9/20/2008 |
Q: How many cases, what kind of cases and how much mental distress would warrant this issue?
A: Sandra, Your question unfortunately is not very clear. Malicious intent is a legal term that has ...
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| probation | 9/20/2008 |
Q: in tx.,on a 10 yr dui probation,can you get it dismissed after serving 5 years?
A: Karen, Unfortunately I can't say as I am not that familiar with Texas law. However anything is ...
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| I'm doing research for a screenplay. | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am doing research for a screenplay and I'm sure that you're a very busy professional, therefore I ...
A: Richard, Yes i understand that there are some liberties taken with screenplays, and news for that ...
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| Misdemeanor Warrant | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a misdemeanor warrant in another county than the one I live in. Can I, or should I turn my ...
A: Steve, My advise would be to contact the court in the county where the warrant is and arrange to go ...
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| Family Violence Act | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My husband was arrested in Georgia under the Family Violence Act in May of 2008. He was charged with ...
A: Kristina, I know this is very difficult for you, your family and your husband. Family violence is ...
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| check fraud | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My wife recently opened her first bank account ever. Without knowing the seriousness of check ...
A: Willis, Check kiting is writing checks and then hoping the deposit will hit before the check is ...
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| change in guilty plea | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Can a defendant change their guilty plea to not guilty after they plead? This is in a CSC1 case. The ...
A: Diana, Yes they can. It is risky on there part because it has the tendency of ticking a lot of ...
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| Firearms | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Can I obtain a firearms permit with a misdeameanor possession of controlled substance charge in m7y ...
A: Melissa, federally there would be no problem as they only are interested in Felony convictions. ...
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| shoplifting | 9/13/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine was at a retail pharmacy store, and was approached inside the store, accused of ...
A: Mimi, The store employees are allowed to approach someone and ask the questions you describe. Your ...
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| unethical | 9/13/2008 |
Q: What would happen to a police officer found to be having a intimate relationship with a witness to a ...
A: Kate, It happens unfortunately. There is nothing illegal about it and you are correct it falls into ...
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| Theft By An Attorney | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have actual evidence that an attorney stole and or embezzled over $10,000 from a settlement. Is ...
A: Victor, Yes it would be criminal, get your facts together and contact your local police dept. Tell ...
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| DUI in CA | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My husband is charged with DUI?DWI in california.HIs court date is sept 22nd. His company is ...
A: Sudha, It is wise to double check. You can call the probation dept in advance or the court and ...
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| hello sir | 9/11/2008 |
Q: then she got out and kicked my door sevral times i saw the damage and got mad and reported her the ...
A: Andrew, I think i would be pretty upset if my girlfriend put my car in park at 60. Not only did ...
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| Severity of punishment for withholding | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I'm currently doing research for a story, so this isn't from life or necessarily informed more than ...
A: Cris, Lets go over the general rules. No one has to talk to the cops, it is always voluntary all ...
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| How to press criminal charges for bad checks | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I'd signed a sublet agreement with someone to sublet his apartment from Aug-Dec. of this year. I ...
A: Kristina, Yes, contact the police and see who you should talk to about a check crime or fraud. ...
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| felony | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I need to know if a first time felon have to do time, if it's their first offense?
A: Tawanda, There are a lot of variables and without a lot more information no one can answer that ...
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| Phone Harrassment Criminal Summons. | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I don't know where to start... in April of 2007 i rented an apartment here in Cookeville, Tennessee. ...
A: Ashley, Take a breath you will be fine. Especially since you recorded everything, excellent. To ...
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| How long can Oregon police hold someone on a Fugitive warrant? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend recently was picked up on a fugitive warrant in the state of Oregon. My understanding ...
A: Summer, No question about it the legal system will drive someone nuts. Oregon can hold them as ...
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| rape 1 on brunglary 1 | 9/7/2008 |
Q: This case goes back to Nov 5,2003. The case would be five years old this Nov. This women said there ...
A: Natasha, If there is a question about her identity and if she falsified that information then ...
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| WARRANT | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I was arrested in michigan for dv and felony interfering with communication.I plea bargained and had ...
A: Chad, That is a felony. Here is what happened. You made an agreement to plead guilty to a reduced ...
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| Knowingly allowing an unlicensed person to drive a car | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My 16 year old received a ticket for allowing his 15 year old friend to drive his car w/o a license. ...
A: Jay, There should be no points as your son was not driving. What can it be reduced to ? Not much, ...
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| probation violation/extradition | 9/5/2008 |
Q: This is the short version, bear with me...In Aug of '07 I was arrested for POM<2 oz (a joint) in Ft. ...
A: Jeny, I have to agree sometimes the system just seems to keep kicking once your are down. People ...
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| Subpeona | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have received a subpoena to testify in a criminal case in 9 days. I have a scheduled business ...
A: Bruce, Nine days isn't bad. Most states the limit is 48 hours. Believe me after all my years ...
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| subpoena/bench warrant? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: In general how are subpoena's from the court issued to you? Do police officers come to your home or ...
A: Mel, Hard to say, depends on how aggressive the officer is in serving either. Subpoenas are served ...
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| Statue of Limitations on Extortion | 9/4/2008 |
Q: What is the Statue of Limitations on Extortion in Oklahoma? I was blackmailed by a law enforcement ...
A: Kathy, You are discussing two separate issues, one criminal, one civil. The criminal statute of ...
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| Shoplifting accusation | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were approached in a store parking lot yesterday by who we assume was a store ...
A: Debbie, Yes the police can come a calling anytime. If the person makes a complaint and there ...
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| detainers | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who violated his probation by being outside of his probation limits and for ...
A: Paul, Detainers are basically orders usually through an appropriate probation, parole or other ...
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| Registration | 9/3/2008 |
Q: What can I do to hav ethe statute changed that I was arrested under? In 2003 I plead to Attempted ...
A: Caroline, Sex offender registration(SOR) varies from state to state. Florida's i know is very ...
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| First time midemeanors | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Okay, I know you probably get these questions a lot but im really nervous. I'll explain. I don't ...
A: Jacob, Your right not an unusual situation and it is regrettable it has happened to you. One of ...
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| statue of limitations | 8/31/2008 |
Q: are there any kinds of statue of limitation laws on robbery?
A: Dexter, Yes, Each state has there own statutes regarding these and other crimes. Do a quick ...
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| accused of theft on a job | 8/31/2008 |
Q: two men recently terminated from a union job. being accused of theft without any proof. thoughts are ...
A: Bobbi There has got to be some reason however it may not be a good one. Without a lot more ...
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| shoplifting | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I was picked up for shoplifting a pair of 35$ earrings yesterday. It was really dumb, my first and ...
A: Alma, I know this is scary for you but try to relax a little. Let me try and put this into ...
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| 2nd Degree Burglary | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My brother has been charged with 2nd degree burglary. He has no prior charges at all. This took ...
A: Mabes, Sorry about the trouble you brother is in and i do know how frightening this can be. A ...
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| assault and battery of household member | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My husband is a officer and is being charged with assault and battery of household member of me his ...
A: Rachael, I am very sorry about this incident and your family. I am also proud of your husband for ...
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| search warrent | 8/26/2008 |
Q: what info must be on a search warrant for it to be legal
A: Carlyn, Each state may have slightly different requirements. In general the warrant needs to ...
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| NYC Expungement | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a close friend that has a record in NYC. He wants to know how he can get that record ...
A: Mauri, Expungements procedures and rules differ from state to state. New York I believe will not ...
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| would a child be removed from her parents,in the folowing situwation. | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I hope that this is not a stupid question? I am doing some research for a research report. Would ...
A: Ethan, Interesting question so i will answer, Possibly. As the statute says it has to be with the ...
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| parole/early release | 8/22/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was wrongly sentenced to 20 years for 2 counts of aggravated assault on public servant ...
A: Jessica, All jury decisions are appealable, most states have a state appellate office so yes he ...
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| law | 8/22/2008 |
Q: In a burglary case in Warner Robins I plead guilty to theft by receiving. As a result of that a ...
A: Michael, I believe the greatest fear of any professional in criminal justice is convicting an ...
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| my son | 8/21/2008 |
Q: my son is in jail. he has thirty five counts of various crimes, larc/grand of firearm, larc/theft is ...
A: Renee, Sorry about your son, he has some serious troubles and the decisions are nearly impossible ...
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| petty larceny | 8/21/2008 |
Q: So i worked at macys and was caught stealing $320 worth of stuff. I did tell the security what had ...
A: Becca, You and a bunch of others make the same mistakes all time. The divider is what people do ...
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| juvinal hit by an adult | 8/21/2008 |
Q: It was about 2 months ago my son was driving, no license. We live in a private property resort. ...
A: Bobbie, The officer is probably correct. The assault on your son is a misdemeanor and not ...
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| ua retest | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My sister-in-law is in drug court in oregon she has had 45 days of clean ua's but she recently ...
A: Kathleen, Depends on how your drug court is set up. A request could be made through the drug court ...
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| Child Molestation Laws | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My daughter has filed a PPO and reported to local police and FIA regarding molestion of her 4 and ...
A: Terrie, Sorry about what happen to your granddaughter. It is very sickening and frightening and ...
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| illegal raid, search and seizure | 8/20/2008 |
Q: There was a raid on an Art Institute in Detroit where about 100 people from 18 to 30 years were ...
A: Wanda, As i state in my description i do not comment on specific cases for legal reasons. Whether ...
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| simple assault & harrament charge | 8/19/2008 |
Q: iam being charged with simple assualt and harrasment against my sister im 22 shes 38. she is also ...
A: g, This can be dealt with in several different ways but would require the agreement between both of ...
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| checks | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Some checks were delivered to my address with my name on it but they were not mine. Me and a friend ...
A: Tiffany, I think you are in pretty good shape. Work real hard at getting the money paid back, ...
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| Computer Confiscation Via Myspace | 8/17/2008 |
Q: The reason is my cousin which has never used my computer it's one of the two. Did something and then ...
A: Richard, Computers save a lot of information of online activity. Log ins, user id's, passwords and ...
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| harassment | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My sister lives in PA, she recently divorced from an abusive husband. Now he won't leave her alone. ...
A: Sue, Something is really confusing here. None of this is making any sense to me. What she is ...
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| crime scene procedures | 8/14/2008 |
Q: what are the procedures, if any,the NYC police are to follow to inform the citizen's, when denied ...
A: Anna, Every police agency has different procedures and policies. No way anyone can know all them. ...
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| citation | 8/13/2008 |
Q: i am on probation for a crime committed a year ago and i just got a civil citation for assessing a ...
A: Lanny Possible yes but probably not probable. civil citations are kind of like traffic tickets. ...
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| Important Question | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I had a question November of 07 my friend at the time who was 15 had annoyed some girl who was in ...
A: Kevin, Easiest way to handle this is to call the police ask the status. It probably has been ...
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| Fraud | 8/12/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine was busted coming through the US boarder from Mexico using some one elses passport ...
A: I guess it depends on what you mean by totally screwed. Some serious charges. He is obviously ...
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| help!! | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i live in miami ,fl i got charged with grand theft because i made the biggest mistake and wasnt ...
A: jayse, I know you are scared you made a mistake and not the only thing left is try and minimize. ...
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| Search Warrants | 8/11/2008 |
Q: In The State Of California How Long Do The Authorities Have To Execute A Search Warrant. Is There A ...
A: Marcos, Probably not. In some jurisdictions certain aspects up to and including the entire ...
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| Statue of Limitations on Criminal Trespassing | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what the statue of limitations on criminal trespassing in Texas is? My son ...
A: Rosena, Statute of limitations deals with the time that the government has to charge someone with ...
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| Assault? Battery? | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I work at a major retail store and I was in a dispute with a customer. Long story short, I exploded ...
A: Joshua, Yeah i know the type also. you have two issues one is criminal and the other is civil. ...
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| running from the cops | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a boyfriend that is in jail at the moment with his bond set at $12,000. He continues to tell ...
A: Mandi, Yes it is possible, i can think of three charges and that will differentiate by ...
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| Jail Medical Neglect | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Jail personnel DID NOT give correct Pain Medicines dose or at correct times despite repeated, ...
A: Jim, All prisoners have the right to humane treatment while in the custody of the government. The ...
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| Extradition and Statute of Limitations | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I recently received a ticket in Utah for paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance ...
A: John two separate issues, we will discuss the statute of limitations first. Statute of limitations ...
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| harassment | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My sister lives in PA, she recently divorced from an abusive husband. Now he won't leave her alone. ...
A: Sue, I do understand how frightening this is for both your sister and you. I am frankly at a loss ...
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| armed robbery | 8/8/2008 |
Q: how much time can a person for armed robbery?
A: Marsha, Each state is different as to the maximum penalty. However these sentences are based on ...
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| Subpoena | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who her boyfriend/ had abuse her. The police officers came out that night and ...
A: KC, The answer is Yes they can and Yes she can get in trouble. Here is what is going on. The ...
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| Search Warrants | 8/8/2008 |
Q: In The State Of California How Long Do The Authorities Have To Execute A Search Warrant. Is There A ...
A: Marcos, Search warrants are really not affected by a statute of limitations. What controls is the ...
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| worrents out of the stae i live in | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a warrant from another state , I got a probation warrant for something i did not do but i was ...
A: Samantha, Just to make sure i have this straight. You have a warrant in your home state. If the ...
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| harassment | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My sister lives in PA, she recently divorced from an abusive husband. Now he won't leave her alone. ...
A: Sue, Most states have a laws that prohibit the acts you are describing, they are generally called ...
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| Deadline to file appeal in probation case | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I wish to know what is the deadline to file an appeal involving probation in the state of Georgia. I ...
A: Edward, No problem in this form it is difficult to always provide all the information and things ...
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| forging diploma to get job | 8/5/2008 |
Q: just found out my ex forged her H/S diploma when infact her highest grade completed was 8th grade, ...
A: jt. Corruption of minors is probably not a consideration just based on a false diploma. Also I ...
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| Deadline to file appeal in probation case | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I wish to know what is the deadline to file an appeal involving probation in the state of Georgia. I ...
A: Edward, I am not an expert in Georgia criminal procedure. There are 50 states and they are all ...
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| Counseling High School Students Laws | 8/2/2008 |
Q: You were helpful in the past! Got another question :) Scenerio: Fairly new counselor is talking ...
A: Dee, Ahh! "what if's" were would we be without them? First it is not assault, no fear on the part ...
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| Tresspassing | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My mother died when my twin sister and I were twelve. And she left us the house we were living in ...
A: Shante, You need to get a deed for the property. Once ownership is established then you would have ...
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| prison escape | 8/2/2008 |
Q: do you know any law that punishes jail guards if there was an escape during their watch? is it ...
A: Kristine I don't know of any law like that. If a prison guard aids then they could be charged. ...
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| 4 years of harassment across 4 states | 8/1/2008 |
Q: While being a school district employee I was threatened by a school administrator that he would set ...
A: Gary, i got two almost identical questions from you. I will respond on this one and the other i ...
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| theft under $100.00 @$500 | 8/1/2008 |
Q: You seem to be so smart. I also am embarrased to say that this happened to me as well. I am taking ...
A: Susie, I do know that this is very scary for you. However my wife will disagree with you about me ...
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| dropped charges | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I was arrested 3 years ago on 5 counts of child neglect and 1 count of manufacturing an explosive. ...
A: Stephen, You want to get money back for attorneys ??? Good luck. OK here is how it is suppose to ...
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| Interpretation of discharge papers | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I live in Michigan, if that's relevant. My boyfriend received his papers discharging him from ...
A: Brandi, Now i am clear. He received a deferred sentence meaning once he finished his probation it ...
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| Interpretation of discharge papers | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Michigan, if that's relevant. My boyfriend received his papers discharging him from ...
A: Brandi, I would need to know the context of the phrase " not a matter of public record". What is ...
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| Statues of Limitation | 7/30/2008 |
Q: What is the statue of limitations in California? Also, for example: If you stole $200 from a ...
A: Mary, 17 years !! I doubt you could find a police agency that would take a report that old. ...
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| Non traffic violation pleas | 7/30/2008 |
Q: What is the best plea for two non traffic violations, one retail theft of alcohol, and drunk in ...
A: Larry, I can not ethically able to tell you or even suggest to you how to plead. Generally ...
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| assault/self defense | 7/29/2008 |
Q: a couple of months ago a friend of mine got into an altercation with a former friend over and old ...
A: Smith, Charging is strictly at the discretion of the prosecutors office. If they determine that a ...
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| criminal tresspass | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i have lived (stayed) at my finance apartment home for bout three months and i have been receiving ...
A: Francisco, You are being some what disingenuous. In your question you first state you have been ...
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| Detective | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Hi I'm Ashley and i want to know do i have to be a police officer to be a homicide detective? thanks
A: Ashley, Homicide detectives are police officers. I think what you want to know is do you have to ...
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| Criminal Michief | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Senerio: Me and 2 of my buddies stopped at an abandon building to try an figure out where we were, ...
A: Kevin, Probably a misdemeanor or at the minimum a civil type infraction. If it is just a citation ...
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| out of state warrant | 7/28/2008 |
Q: If a person has a California arrest warrant and is residinging in Florida is there anything that can ...
A: Emily, First question is it an extraditable warrant, usually a felony. Then it is up to the law ...
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| FORGERY | 7/27/2008 |
Q: IN 2007 I NOTICED THAT AFTER A FAMILY MEMBER LEFT MY HOME I WAS MISSING MY ID I (KNOWING THE FAMILY ...
A: Dayshun, Since you have been arrested all the documents, reports and evidence will be provided to ...
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| FORGERY | 7/26/2008 |
Q: IN 2007 I NOTICED THAT AFTER A FAMILY MEMBER LEFT MY HOME I WAS MISSING MY ID I (KNOWING THE FAMILY ...
A: Dayshun, I need to clear up a few things first. You said that there is a warrant for your arrest ? ...
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| Interstate Driving with an Uninspected Vehicle | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Can a NJ cop pull over an Uninspected PA Vehicle simply for being uninspected? Will they ticket?
A: Audrey, I wouldn't think so. The reason being is that unless the vehicle is registered in NJ then ...
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| Trespassing | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I am A security guard for A private school. I ask A person to leave, because he is not conforming ...
A: Jack, Probably yes, however each state has different variables in their laws. Also in the laws ...
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| Pennsylvania Non-Traffic Citation Summons | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Please explain section 56. Remarks/Subpoena List where entry appears like an EX but looks written ...
A: Gary, I am terribly sorry but the information provided does not provide anything that I can work ...
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| out of state warrants | 7/24/2008 |
Q: i live in ct and have a misdeameanor case in california if i miss court and a bench warrant is ...
A: Brian, Normally there is no extradition on misdemeanors. Bench warrants are dependent on what type ...
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| petty larcency 1st time offense charge | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I was at Lord & Taylor in Fairfax, va. and was charged w/shop lifting. I had a stroller from the ...
A: Cherry, The officer is correct this is not a big issue, fairly common. However the important part ...
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| what is the law on comeone Harassment | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I just went to court and was told by the judge that my case is not harassment this is my case my ...
A: Brandi, The judge should not really be advising you on this. They should not be getting ...
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| failure to report accident in parking lot | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My son has been charged with MCL 257.618 in Michigan (failure to report an accident). The damage ...
A: Cathy, Kids, got to love them. This is a traffic offense a 90 day misdemeanor but is treated as a ...
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| dui limitation | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I got a DUI in TN more than a year ago and it has just been put off rescheduling over and over. I ...
A: Joshua, Lots of variables in a question like this. I will begin with I am no where near an expert ...
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| probation voilation | 7/23/2008 |
Q: what are my rights when iam accused of a probation violation of a dirty UA iam not dirty i have been ...
A: Tyler, Out of curiosity is it possible you were exposed to some marijuana smoke, someone around you ...
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| dui resulting in vop | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My man is in some trouble.hes locked up in marion county florida. ocala...he got a 1st offense dui ...
A: Stacy, It appears that he was arrested for DUI and is in jail on that charge. Normally people ...
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| what is the law on comeone Harassment | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I just went to court and was told by the judge that my case is not harassment this is my case my ...
A: Brandi, You don't say what state you are in. However in my jurisdiction a lot of what you describe ...
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| Criminal Roomates | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Help! I'm a new landlord and have just rented a room to a young man age 38 in my house where i also ...
A: Eliz, You are dealing with a landlord / tenant issue which i am not qualified to answer. The ...
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| Statute of Limitation for a Contempt of Court Warrant | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Does a contempt of court warrant (most likely a bench warrant) for not showing up for a civil ...
A: Val, No. Statute of limitations deals with the time frame required for the state to file charges. ...
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| probation oficer | 7/21/2008 |
Q: my husband is on probation for running from cops,do the probation office have the right to search ...
A: Judy, Yes they do. If that authority is given to them in the probation which is pretty standard. ...
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| Runaway or missing persons | 7/21/2008 |
Q: If a runaway or missing person was under the age of 18 and finally located, would their guardian ...
A: Megan, Being a missing person is not a crime. Being a runaway is not a crime either, it is a ...
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| Early Release From Parole | 7/20/2008 |
Q: My spouse is on 5 years probation for felony drug possession. The sentence was issued in Cobb ...
A: Steve, Not sure what more I could add, sounds like she has done an awesome job. Other then ...
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| Question for a report | 7/20/2008 |
Q: the career I choose is a police detective. I have several question's. 1) What types of thing's does ...
A: Cheynne, Glad to help. 1) what types of things do we do ? very broad answer, when i describe my ...
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| oral sex with a minor | 7/20/2008 |
Q: My 19 y/o son had sex with a 13 y/o. Police came to door stating he was to have no further contact ...
A: Shelley, this is serious you need to contact an attorney. I don't know what state you are in or ...
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| Paroll, "Time off for good behavior, or what? | 7/19/2008 |
Q: On a true-crime TV show a convicted defendent was given "25 to life without the possibility of ...
A: Steve, TV seldom gets it right. 25 to life means they are given a minimum sentence of 25 years and ...
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| Warrants | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Are there different levels of warrants? Are some warrants nationwide and others just statewide? If ...
A: Kellen, Sorry i didn't answer that one more specifically. Under 100 dollars is usually not very ...
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| law student | 7/19/2008 |
Q: How much would i have to take to be charged with a felony theft by taking charge?
A: Georgia, You typed charge, did you mean change ? The variable is the value of the object(s) taken. ...
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| Check Kiting/Forgery | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I live in Wisconsin. My daughter and I floated checks to each other twice and my bank is asking me ...
A: Jackie, Check kiting use to be a lot more common prior to the digital processing of transactions. ...
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| Former owner of home | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I'm not quite sure if you can answer this, the former owner of my property has twice wanted to walk ...
A: Nicole, Probably not a restraining order yet. Most jurisdiction require some sort of alleged crime ...
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| early release from probation | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have been sentenced to 6 years. of probation in orange county, Orlando, Florida. I have served 5 ...
A: Saj, Congratulations and good luck. Your best source for this information is your probation ...
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| Right to Search | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am at work and my husband just called to tell me our house was raided. Our oldest son ended up in ...
A: Michelle, This is really difficult for you and your family I am sure. The right is not the ...
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| Trying to transfer home | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am a convicted felon living in the state of Tn , I was convicted of a felony in Ky. I was forced ...
A: Jeremy, To be honest i have never heard of someone on parole being forced to leave the state they ...
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| Miranda Warning | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My 12 year old son was charged with 4th degree sexual assault. An officer came to the house and ...
A: Not necessarily, Miranda in its current form is given to subjects who are in custody, your son was ...
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| 2c:52-2 | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have come across NJ Statute 2C:52-2 but could not determine if my charge, 2C:11-5 is covered under ...
A: There is the ultimate question. Kind of like trying to find a good cop. The best way is word of ...
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| bad check | 7/17/2008 |
Q: IM GOING TO COURT TODAY FOR A BAD CHECK THAT I GUESS I WROTE,TWO SEPERATE TOTALING 837.00,PROBLEM IS ...
A: Dorine, Don't panic, bad checks is not a real serious offense. You won't be sentenced to day ...
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| Credit Card Fraud | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Will credit card\law enforcement really investigate credit card fraud of less than 500.00? Or will ...
A: Jason, Law enforcement will take a report and it may be required for credit card company to ...
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| 2c:52-2 | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have come across NJ Statute 2C:52-2 but could not determine if my charge, 2C:11-5 is covered under ...
A: Robert, If you are wrong then we are both wrong I read it the same as you. Your best choice is to ...
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| Possible illegal search on my home | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I had a similiar incident happen to me yesterday where the police came in and bogusly searched and ...
A: Bernadette, The inventory you received could be the warrant also read it carefully, they may not be ...
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| Unautohrized Presence in Park | 7/16/2008 |
Q: "Hi, I recently received a ticket for unauthorized presence in a park. When the park police ...
A: Anna, calm down, it appears that this is a very minor issue. If you have a problem with the date ...
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| theft | 7/16/2008 |
Q: If a vehicle or major property is stolen under what circumstances are the police allowed not to ...
A: Joy, Very difficult question to answer because of the generality. Couple of thoughts on this. You ...
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| Getting A Pardon For Employment | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it hard to do the paperwork for getting a Pardon on Convictions I received from ...
A: Holly, Each state has different requirements for an expungement which is what i belive you are ...
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| Criminal mischief 2nd degree | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Robin, A week ago I had an argument with my husband. He went to his best friend's house. After a ...
A: Janet, It is pretty sad when most cops would rather respond to man with a gun call then a neighbor ...
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| theft | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I am an employee for the federal government and I am being accused of stealing a digital camera from ...
A: Maylinda, Nothing is 100 % but polygraphs are amazingly accurate, depending on the operator. ...
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| SEARCH AND ARREST WARRANTS | 7/12/2008 |
Q: SHOULD THERE BE A SEPERATE SEARCH WARRANT FOR A SAFE ON PROPERTY
A: Kim, Current case law indicates that it is not necessary. If officers are searching a location and ...
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| petty misdemeanor | 7/11/2008 |
Q: What is the max amount of time one can get for failure to ID? Is six months in jail a constitutional ...
A: Asa, It is impossible for anyone to really answer that question. A lot depends on the laws in your ...
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| recieving stolen property you didnt know was stolen | 7/11/2008 |
Q: a friend you let stay at your house who was homeless and stole from a neighbors home and hid them ...
A: Pamela, Each state had different laws and variables in those laws. In general though it may depend ...
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| Forgery | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My now ex-husband forged my name on a loan check in the amount of $10,000to from my 401k acct. in ...
A: Renee, Any restitution would be up to the court. If the court ordered then yes it would be outside ...
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| Personal Protection Orders in Michigan | 7/10/2008 |
Q: The law in michigan regarding Personal Protection Orders in Michigan are horrible.My wife got one on ...
A: Paul, Not sure if there was a question in there or not. I can't say that i disagree with you. A ...
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| wrong time on ticket | 7/10/2008 |
Q: i received a ticket for trespassing, but on the ticket the officer put the time down as 12:30am, ...
A: Sara, No there is no law, officers make mistakes just like computers and everything else in this ...
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| searh warrants | 7/9/2008 |
Q: does a search warrant need to be served during a raid in a place of business in california ...
A: Darlene, In most situations I would expect a search warrant. It is probable that officers entered ...
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| Statute of limitations on vandalism in NJ | 7/8/2008 |
Q: What is the statute of limitations on vandalism in NJ, amounting to 3,000 in damages? Does a police ...
A: Christina, Each state is different as to there statutes. As a general rule most felonies are ...
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| retail theft | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am 21 and currently on probation for a dui in oct 2006. I was recently caught in case of retail ...
A: Keith, Glad you returned everything. Actually if you are stealing from your employer it is ...
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| Trespassing and Criminal mischief | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Well myself and three other of my friends decided to go on a ghost hunt at an old school house. We ...
A: Jordan, Each state has different definitions, terms and laws. Criminal mischief in its various ...
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| Deferred Sentence | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question about a deferred sentence I got in the state of Washington. The deferred ...
A: Paul, Most checks are only done in the state where the person is applying. Normally criminal ...
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| harassment | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Our adult neighbor has been verbally harassing my minor son and daughter when ever they are outside. ...
A: Laura, Neighbor problems are some of the most difficult to deal with. You have been dealing with ...
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| My freind stole a signed blank check from my desk. | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I had a signed blank check in my desk. My friend who lived with me took the signed check wrote it ...
A: Diana, My answer would have to be yes. The taking of the check and making it out for 100,000 is ...
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| wrong time on ticket | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i received a ticket for trespassing, but on the ticket the officer put the time down as 12:30am, ...
A: Sara, Sorry it really is not an issue, the officer can very easily amend the information in court. ...
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| technical violation of probation | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My son was charged with possession of drug paraphenelia in AZ in 2005. this was a prop 200 case, ...
A: Susan, Not sure what you mean by absconding, that is usually a bond term. If you mean that he is ...
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| expired prescription | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Is it illegal for a person to use a controlled substance that was prescribed (now expired) to her a ...
A: Sami, No it is not illegal, as long as the substance is in its original container and is prescribed ...
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| incorrect citation | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I recently received a dui in the city of Red Lodge, Montana. When the officer filled out the ...
A: Ty, Is it possible yes, However I doubt it will be successful. The information on the citation is ...
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| technical violation of probation | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My son was charged with possession of drug paraphenelia in AZ in 2005. this was a prop 200 case, ...
A: Susan, What the statute means is that if the judge determines that the violation was significant ...
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| Probabtion violations | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My friend is in jail for a probation viiolation (Felony). Incident happened about 7 yrs ago, his ...
A: Marcella, The Riverside Act is not one that I am familiar with. To be fair there are 50 states each ...
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| Diploma forgery | 7/4/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine applied to a university in Washington state with a fake masters degree. He holds a ...
A: Paul, Correct, If he is charged he will need to go back or if his attorney recommends he comes ...
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| Probation | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am on probation and think I may or may not have failed a drug test for taking a prescription ...
A: Louis, A small correct dosage of a cough syrup will have minimal return on a blood test. ...
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| Diploma forgery | 7/3/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine applied to a university in Washington state with a fake masters degree. He holds a ...
A: Paul, Charging is up to the prosecutors office in that jurisdiction not the officers. I probably ...
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| direction on law | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Robin, I have a few questions about dealing with the law. Since I do not have much knowledge in ...
A: Leah, No one is OK with it. Both the police and the prosecuting authority wish they had the time ...
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| writing bad checks in Arizona | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My 24 yr old daughter wrote many checks to various stores in Arizona that she knew were not good ...
A: Kim, Sorry about your daughters problems. I did a quick check it appears that this could be a ...
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| Diploma forgery | 7/2/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine applied to a university in Washington state with a fake masters degree. He holds a ...
A: Paul, Interesting situation. 1) The agreement with the Washington prosecutors office should be for ...
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| Probation | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I am a Domestic Violence victim and I was given permission to leave California to acquire housing ...
A: Cassie, I do understand your fear about going back but these things are not forgotten or lost. ...
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| victim | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I was robbed and beaten where I was employeed at in May 2002 by Sam Eric Movie Theatre on 19th and ...
A: Alexander, I am sorry about what happen to you. A little clarification please. When you were ...
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| Probation | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I am a Domestic Violence victim and I was given permission to leave California to acquire housing ...
A: Cassie, I just need to clarify a couple of things. You are on probation for filing false papers. ...
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| armed robery,kidnaping,burglary of vehical in texas | 6/28/2008 |
Q: how much time would a person get?
A: Donya Almost impossible for anyone to say because of the variances between each state. Each State ...
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| michigan three strike laws | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have two felonies that are from 1994.june 27 2008 today i was popped for manufacturing of ...
A: Derek, Michigan's Habitual Offender act would include you. It is an enhancement to what ever ...
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| Misdemeanor Larceny and Shoplifting concealment goods | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Will I be able to get it Expunctions from my record it happened right after I turned 18 it was about ...
A: Tonya, It will depend on your state law, most states allows for some form of expungement. Do a ...
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| retail theft | 6/26/2008 |
Q: this is gus i wanted to ask you what class is retail theft in, for example; class A, class B, class ...
A: Gus, Each State has different laws and penalties and terminology. For example in Michigan there is ...
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| Miscellaneous | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Son in jail, once out on bond can another county bring up charges ? He has no criminal record and no ...
A: Priscilla, Your question is lacking a lot of detail but i will try and answer. If he is out on ...
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| Kidnapping Charges | 6/25/2008 |
Q: How many years if any, can someone get for Kidnapping charges? The man was indited on Kidnapping ...
A: Ellie, In New York felonies are divided by class for the purpose of sentencing the classes are from ...
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| False Criminal Record | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Have a friend who is a NYC Auxiliary Police Officer, has one arrest on his record that ended up ...
A: Frank, This is obviously not something to be taken lightly. If his brother used his name on these ...
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| criminal tresspassing ticket | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Robin, my son's stepmother has filed a criminal trespassing charge against me for entering their ...
A: Mary Jo, Criminal trespass is normally a pretty minor issue. Unless it is a frequent occurrence or ...
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| writing checks on own account and paying them | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I haven't gotten into any trouble but I'm curious can I be arrested even though i have paid these ...
A: Ashame, What you are doing is a transaction referred to check kiting. It use to be a lot more ...
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| extradition | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My brother was recently arrested in Florida but the warrant is for Pennsylvania First when they came ...
A: Denise, Several different things going on here lets see if we can work through them. Most warrants ...
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| statue vs life of a warrant | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a basic question in reference to "statue of limitations" and "life of a warrant" If a ...
A: Janet, You are correct. Statute of limitations applies to the amount of time the state has to file ...
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| wrong court or date | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I received an appearance ticket for criminal mischief in the 4th degree, not prouid of it either. ...
A: Janine, Don't disregard the ticket. Try calling the court or the police department that wrote the ...
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| Leaving the country while on probation. | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Robin. I found your website through google searching on some laws and found it very helpful. Im ...
A: Mariana, You have some issues don't you ? Your drug conviction does not appear to be a serious ...
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| extradition | 6/23/2008 |
Q: what happens if a person is awaiting a govenor warrant and it never comes? there has to be a time ...
A: Chasity, Once your friend refused to sign the extradition papers Arkansas should have issued a ...
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| Criminal Misdemeanor Warrant | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I received a letter regarding a warrant for my arrest because I was driving with a suspended license ...
A: Julie, A lot depends on what your courts policies are and they are all different. In most ...
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| speeding ticket sent to collections | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Los Angeles, CA. I was issued a speeding ticket (going 50 in 35mph, was a speed trap). When ...
A: Marcie, Oww !! 700 for a speeding ticket?? Another reason i won't be going to California any time ...
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| trespass/open container | 6/21/2008 |
Q: My 17 year old son went out with some friends. They ended up in the local woods at a bonfire party. ...
A: Anne, It is more then a parking ticket, they may either be civil or misdemeanor. At 17 your son in ...
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| Punishment for larceny ( New York ) | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I need to know the conditions and penalties f
A: John, Larceny is a type of crime, there are so many variables and each state has their own elements ...
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| extradition | 6/20/2008 |
Q: what happens if a person is awaiting a govenor warrant and it never comes? there has to be a time ...
A: Chasity, 90 days it quite awhile without some sort of court proceedings. He is entitled to a ...
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| alleged phone harassment | 6/20/2008 |
Q: The deal is my step father took my three year old sister and flew her out of state to Texas. (we ...
A: Nikole, Glad you got your sister back that must have been a very difficult time for you and your ...
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| statute of limitations | 6/19/2008 |
Q: On a theft under $500, what is the statute of limitations? THe charge is from 1999.
A: Michelle, Each state and the federal government has different laws covering the their statute of ...
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| DuI | 6/19/2008 |
Q: j had TWO D.U I . ONE IN 83 AND THE OTHER IN 84 COULD THEY BE EXPUNGE FROM MY RECORD, ALSO HAD A ...
A: Curtis, I did a quick review of some of Georgia laws, appears they are very very restrictive on ...
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| SHOPLIFTING | 6/19/2008 |
Q: my daughter turned 18 this year. she got in trouble for the first time with her friends. she stole a ...
A: Kate, Each part of this country has different laws and policies. General first time offenders are ...
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| class a misdemeanor v.o.p. | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Ok i got a 'sale of alcohol to minors' six months deferred judification and probation. second to ...
A: Julius, There is no way I or anyone else can answer this question. The reason being is that there ...
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| Crooked Cop.....Need Advice | 6/18/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was arrested for assault w/a deadly weapon, threats/assault and reckless driving. The ...
A: Melissa, Wow, lots of things going on. I regret your are having these problems. I will try and ...
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| expediting | 6/18/2008 |
Q: If a person has violated there probation by leaving the state and the warrant issued guidelines have ...
A: Nicole, It depends if the probation violation amounts to a felony first. If it is not a felony then ...
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| (Minor) P.I | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have recently been charged for minor public intoxication. I claimed no contest but I really do not ...
A: Tiera, Depends on where you are at in the court procedure and more importantly what is allowed in ...
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| Unfair Probation Officer | 6/17/2008 |
Q: The father of my child was arrested for assault and served six months in jail. Upon getting ...
A: Lauren, Sorry about the problems you are having. If you can make no headway with the probation ...
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| Defamation by a LEO | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I called a neighbor at 5:30 A.M. and left a nasty message threatening her ever-barking dog. Only the ...
A: Bryant, Great the one state that doesn't use English common law ! Once you made the call and it ...
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| Question | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I had a bench warrant out which i new nothing about.It all had to lead back to 12-22-01.The bench ...
A: Christa, Sorry no, statute of limitations does not involve warrants. quite a while for a bench ...
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| over 18 dating under 18 | 6/14/2008 |
Q: hey my names davis, i'm just wondering the rules for VA my girlfriend is 15 and i'm turning 18. her ...
A: Davis, I don't know all 50 states however in most states under 16 is still a juvenile and therefore ...
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| Unlawful Entry | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My ex husband illegally came into my home last night to get his dog.I had been taking care of his ...
A: Ruth, If there is no OFP in force that rules that arrest out. Trespass and Unlawful entry may ...
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| MIRANDA RIGHTS | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I WAS QUESTIONED,HANDCUFFED,ARRESTED,TOOK TO JAIL FOR 6 HOURS AND HAD TO BOND OUT.BUT WAS NOT READ ...
A: Stephanie, The written statement if taken after you were handcuffed should have been preceded by ...
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| Traffic Ticket | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I was in court today attempting to defend against a "driving while on a cell phone" case. There ...
A: Kevin, Most traffic violations are essentially the police officers word against the driver. The ...
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| background check/old warrants | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am a law-abiding, God-fearing, tax-paying, great credit, homeowner mother and wife. Unfortunately, ...
A: Mia, The good ole teenage years, fortunately most of us grow up. Some don't. I find that having ...
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| class c misdemeanor theft | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i went to jail for so called stealing out of walmart..it was not me but it was the girl that i was ...
A: C-nell, First thing is I would not hire that attorney again. My guess is you were probably charged ...
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| Probation search | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Do city cops have jurisdiction passed city limits? A city police office followed my husband,after ...
A: Susan, Every state has different laws and regulations regarding authority and jurisdiction of ...
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| car | 6/11/2008 |
Q: my financing company call and harass me at work if i am a day late on my car payment now they have ...
A: Chris, I obviously don't know all the laws in all 50 states however this sounds more civil then ...
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| Bill collector calling my home | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have received numerous calls from a collection agency for my son's x wife. She does not live with ...
A: Jacqueline, Collection activities and regulations are not normally criminal in nature so outside of ...
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| criminal law | 6/9/2008 |
Q: An employee of ours lives in Texas and works in La she is a single mon and works 4 miles across the ...
A: Beth, I applaud your efforts to help your employee, thank you. This sounds like bureaucracy run ...
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| Please Misconduct | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Recently, I received a speeding citation from a county deputy who was parked in a very clearly ...
A: Les, Good luck on your motion however I don't belive you will prevail. Most states have similar ...
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| law | 6/6/2008 |
Q: what is criminallaw and how does it differ from civil law and private law
A: Victor, Criminal law is defined by statute and are listed in the states criminal code or penal ...
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| sexual abuse and the ties with kissing ???? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: ok i have a boyfriend that is now considered a level 1 sex offender. he was charged with SEXUAL ...
A: Ashley, All the information you describe is available to you. I am sure that the State of New York ...
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| trouble with kissing > | 6/6/2008 |
Q: ok i have a boyfriend that is now considered a level 1 sex offender. he was charged with SEXUAL ...
A: ashley, Level one in New York is a misdemeanor and the information is not available on line you ...
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| sexual abuse and the ties with kissing ???? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: ok i have a boyfriend that is now considered a level 1 sex offender. he was charged with SEXUAL ...
A: Ashley, Each state has it own definitions and variables to different sex related crimes. Some ...
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| Charges | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Robin,I live in Oklahoma and on saturday night my son and his friend were taken into the police dept ...
A: Julie, These are some very different court procedures then any I have ever heard of. The fact that ...
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| Extradition | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have a friend being held on a felony charge in texas, we are trying to figure out how long our ...
A: Nick, Depends on his exact status and none of this is written in stone. Let me try and explain. He ...
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| Gun Law | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if three years is the statute of limitations in Texas for a gun charge? Even for ...
A: Holly, Most "minor" felonies in Texas is 3 years. However Federal would be 5 and a felon in ...
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| Trespassing | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I just got detained for Trespassing, Well it was kinda my fault. I cut the chain on 2 fences ...
A: Jeff, Yeah I got to agree with you, it was kind of your fault. Trespassing is usually a ...
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| Early Release | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My grandson pleaded guilty to robbery. He was the lookout knowone was injured he had no weapon and ...
A: Khadijah, I know this is very troubling for you and your family and it is truly unfortunate. New ...
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| Horse Theft treated as civil matter | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I reported my stolen horse (value $20,000.00) to the county sheriff's office. They claim it is civil ...
A: Lisa, Having horses i do understand how you feel. However without a lot more information and ...
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| Criminal Oui | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I recently got pulled over while driving a vehicle with 4 passengers that were under 21 i myself am ...
A: Craig, That is an extremely high Blood Alcohol level. With out more information you probably are ...
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| MIP | 6/2/2008 |
Q: i got an imp i got pulled over and he though i have so thing so he asked and i told him that i had a ...
A: Ryan, Possession of alcohol by a minor could result in the suspension or revocation of your ...
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| Shop lifting PLEASE HELP I | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have been caught by security in texas yesterday.He gave me a ticket which is a traffic Violations ...
A: Picchi, Very simply, call the court indicated on the citation. Ask if the charge is civil or ...
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| Shop lifting PLEASE HELP I"M DESPERATE | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have been caught by security in texas yesterday.He gave me a ticket which is a traffic Violations ...
A: Picchi, Without a lot more information it is hard to be specific. However if all the officer did ...
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| Expungement of a misdemeanor | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a misdemeanor put on my record last year, and was given 18 months probation for a 3 dollar ...
A: Natalie, North Carolina seems pretty straight forward. I attached a link for you with the ...
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| trasspassing and battery charges | 5/29/2008 |
Q: with these being misdemeanors, do you have any idea of what type of sentencing i could recv. i am ...
A: Maria, Appear in court unless directed otherwise by the court. Once there if the complaining ...
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| hi | 5/29/2008 |
Q: imp wondering what r valid reasons for not submitting bank statements for closed accounts in a ...
A: J, Technically you questions deals with an area of Family or civil law not criminal. However ...
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| trasspassing and battery charges | 5/28/2008 |
Q: with these being misdemeanors, do you have any idea of what type of sentencing i could recv. i am ...
A: Maria, First you should be eligible for court appointed attorney. Normally in misdemeanor cases ...
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| Statue of limitations on a bench warrant | 5/27/2008 |
Q: IS there a time limitation on a misdemeanor bench warrant?
A: Deb, Currently the answer is no, however there have been some recent cases that show the government ...
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| underage drinking | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My name is nick and i recently threw a party in Pa and me and my friends were caught with underage ...
A: Nick, Jail is probably unlikely unless you have a serious history outside of this incident. ...
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| Urine at a Crime Scene | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Robin! I am working on a script involving the Miami Metro Police Department and an investigation ...
A: Harmody, I will have to start by saying that i am not an expert in Urine analysis or DNA extraction ...
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| Harrassment/2nd Degree | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I posted my question regarding a neighbor that owed us 1,500 in loans. And I thank JP for his ...
A: Sarah, You have a very difficult, frustrating, stressful situation. Also it could be quite ...
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| not so funny bathroom humour | 5/24/2008 |
Q: My brother told me that when he was in highschool, someone "jokingly" put laxative chocolate into ...
A: Amy, It could be assault depending on the states definition of assault, all are a little different. ...
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| Investigation and Home Search Rights | 5/22/2008 |
Q: A 20 year old named Ryan, who lives at home with his parents was recently followed and pulled over ...
A: Jonathan, There are several issues going on with your incident. However you asked specifically ...
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| Apealing a 29 yr robbery sentence | 5/22/2008 |
Q: How do one go about appealing a 29 year sentence for 2 counts of robbery with a firearm & 2 counts ...
A: Toney, Pretty long sentence if the subject has no prior criminal history. First and foremost you ...
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| Harrassing, unstable neighbors | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Missouri case. The couple next door, childless and in their late 30s, are harassing my family to ...
A: Ian, I wish i could give you good news but the answer is pretty much what your local police have ...
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| expungement of misdemeanor | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was convicted of impersonating an officer - big mess and incompetent attorney....He had ...
A: Donna, I looked briefly at some North Carolina law on the subject. The process seems fairly ...
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| Subpoena | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Can you be obligated to attend court when you receive a subpeona via mail? I was under the ...
A: Raquel, It is pretty common to receive subpoenas' by mail, however the validity of service is often ...
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| Vehicle search and miranda rights | 5/21/2008 |
Q: me and My girlfriend were sitting in a park Smoking a joint it was late and no one else was in the ...
A: Phillip, We will discuss the "Miranda" rights first. These rights are not a requirement on arrest. ...
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| probation violation | 5/20/2008 |
Q: i may have failed a drug test and i am on probation this is a 1st violation , what is the least ...
A: Stephanie, I truly can't say what the limits are there are way to many variables that i don't have. ...
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| defense attorney needed | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am just wanting an opinon on my situation, I was called on Friday by a police detective saying ...
A: Nikki, I am not going to disagree with your father. Truthfully the officer made it sound as if ...
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| DUI marijuana blood tests | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I'm seventeen and I recently got into a one car accident, totaling my mercury on a tree alongside a ...
A: John, To my knowledge there is no qualitative test for marijuana intoxication. In Michigan any ...
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| Fleeing Felon | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Can you shoot a fleeing felon that is not armed, but that is escaping from the custody of NYC Dept. ...
A: Charles, Lethal force is normally a matter that is defined by either Department Policy or by a ...
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| Charges pending | 5/16/2008 |
Q: My 17 yr old son was arrested in October 2007 on attempted burglary of a habitation. He gave a ...
A: Regina, I researched some of the Texas Criminal Procedure Rules. Since I don't work in Texas and ...
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| EMT w/Expungement | 5/16/2008 |
Q: My husband is currently enrolled in EMT-B training (Ohio.) His 7+ year-old 5th degree forgery ...
A: Trish, Tricky question, I would answer "no" to a felony conviction question. Reason, the ...
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| Warrants | 5/16/2008 |
Q: To obtain a warrant does there have to be a definite charge? (Maybe not convicted at trial or found ...
A: Tiffany, I am not sure what type of warrant you are referring to. The two most common are search ...
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| Verbal Obstruction of Justice? | 5/14/2008 |
Q: What constitutes a "materially" false statement or representation? In Fairfax County, Virginia, My ...
A: Patty, Interesting case facts. The answers would probably keep several lawyers arguing about it ...
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| WHEN THE LAW GOES BAD | 5/14/2008 |
Q: ROBIN, WHAT DOES A PERSON DO WHEN THEY HAVE EVIDENCE OF AN OFFICERS WRONG DOING. THEY TAKE IT TO THE ...
A: Jennifer, It is obvious that you belive you have been wronged. You need to meet with someone that ...
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| why Detectives do not respond | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My grandson was killed in Houston Texas on April 25, 2008. No one has been arrested or questioned as ...
A: Lillie, I am terribly sorry for your loss and for the treatment you have been receiving. Obviously ...
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| Criminal Investigation | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I live in Ohio and I had a detective call me wanting to ask me some questions. I was a little ...
A: Angela, You have a two choices you can tell the officer you won't talk to him or you can talk to ...
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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, I am not real familiar with Texas court procedure. However in most courts, after ...
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| WHEN THE LAW GOES BAD | 5/12/2008 |
Q: ROBIN, WHAT DOES A PERSON DO WHEN THEY HAVE EVIDENCE OF AN OFFICERS WRONG DOING. THEY TAKE IT TO THE ...
A: Jennifer, Without a whole lot more detail it is difficult to give specific advise. A lot of this ...
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| Hold on an inmate | 5/11/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was sentenced in Minnesota and Michigan, Michigan ran his time concurrent with ...
A: Mariah, They keep altering the computations and without reading through all the reports and court ...
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| Hold on an inmate | 5/11/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was sentenced in Minnesota and Michigan, Michigan ran his time concurrent with ...
A: Mariah, Correct, Michigan is a parole state your boyfriend would need to do the minimum at which ...
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| Hold on an inmate | 5/10/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was sentenced in Minnesota and Michigan, Michigan ran his time concurrent with ...
A: Mariah, A "hold" is also called a detainer. I would suspect that even though his time is running ...
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| crimial question | 5/8/2008 |
Q: can you get house arrest for a charge that carries a mandatory sentence? ANSWER: Tasha, Your ...
A: Tasha, In my part of the country we don't have house arrest. It is either probation or jail. I ...
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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: J. Some extremely complicated issues. I don't think i can do justice to them all in this venue. ...
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| hi | 5/6/2008 |
Q: a friend of mine has bad credit she has below avg intelligence and related to me that a man ahd ...
A: J, The entire thing is illegal. The only entity that can issue SSN is the Social Security ...
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| harrassment charges | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Someone filed harrassment charges against my son. He has never been in trouble with the law and only ...
A: Cheik, It is unfortunate what this person is trying to do to your son. Harassment normally ...
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| Limitation Period For Criminal Law 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, The term is called "Statute of Limitations" and it varies by state and for the Federal ...
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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, I will first discuss the civil aspect. It is not my field of knowledge. That was easy, ...
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| what next | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I got a citation for underage consumption of alcohol suspected of using, no tests just finger print ...
A: Travis, Normally underage consumption is a misdemeanor or civil type violation. So there is no ...
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| marajuana charge | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I was pulled over last night for tail lights out, she smelled unsmoked pot in my car, gave me field ...
A: Sherry, I am sorry but i really can't tell you how to plead. That is a decision for you to make ...
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| Homicide | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I know that a job such as this one is very dangerous, so I wanted to ask you a certain question. On ...
A: Joyce, I am not sure i understood your question. If you are asking do criminals sometimes go after ...
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| Probation searches | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend is on felony probation, I understand that he can be searched at anytime. what I want to ...
A: Robin, Nice name. No, just because your boyfriend lost some of his rights due to his conviction ...
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| Criminal Law Question | 5/3/2008 |
Q: sorry about not making it clear. I'll clean it up "Hi how are you? My brother broke someone's ...
A: Mike, I am fine thanks for asking. Once a person decides to drop charges it is difficult to ...
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| VOP | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My other half was arrested in December this past year on drug charges. However, he was already on ...
A: Doug, The States attorney also could not talk to you about it. The jail may have an idea but again ...
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| dui stop | 5/3/2008 |
Q: i was a passenger in my friends car when we were stopped. upon stopping, the officer came up and ...
A: Apples and Oranges, The question is who made the statement and who is it being used against. A ...
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| VOP | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My other half was arrested in December this past year on drug charges. However, he was already on ...
A: Douglas, I regret but it is impossible for anyone to say except the judge. A lot depends on ...
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| concerning "part numbers" of court sessions | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I'm curious about the numbers assigned to different court proceedings. Example: In the show Law & ...
A: Jeff, Interesting question took me a little research. The "parts" term appears to be strictly a New ...
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| dui stop | 5/2/2008 |
Q: i was a passenger in my friends car when we were stopped. upon stopping, the officer came up and ...
A: Very common scenario and questions, Here we go. 1) Refusal of a search. Yes the driver could have ...
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| homicide detective! | 5/1/2008 |
Q: there i have always been interested in detective work & the law. But i have chosen homicide; how ...
A: Ashlee, So you have decided on a career that is frustrating, exhausting, stressful and will age you ...
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| robbery 1 | 4/29/2008 |
Q: i know a guy who was arrested for robbery in the first degree. he is 18 years old and has a prior ...
A: Zach, Unfortunately all states have different laws, definition and punishments. Example Armed ...
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| Accussed of vandalism | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Last week I was interviewed by detectives about a vandalism case at an ex employer that I quite 2 ...
A: Cody, Someone thinking someone did something is not enough to charge. There needs to be evidence. ...
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| robbery | 4/27/2008 |
Q: is doing a beer run a felony or could it be considered a robbery?
A: Ray, Each state has slightly different variables and definitions in their state laws. Robbery ...
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| wrongful arrest / then rearested ? | 4/26/2008 |
Q: was arrested , made bald , appeared in court on wrong charge,nulled processed Then rearrested on ...
A: yHank, I am sorry i do not understand your question. What Federal statute dealing with what ? ...
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| parole hold | 4/26/2008 |
Q: My husband was arrested for defending himself . The officer was not going to arrest him but his ...
A: Crystal, You are dealing with two separate aspects. The first was the police and the prosecutor. ...
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| statue of limitations | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I worked for an employer one year ago & I just found out that they are saying I stole money from ...
A: Susan, Yes, more then likely. Misdemeanors in most states is about 1 year so if it was a ...
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| crooked police | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i was pulled over on a traffic stop by two officers i have a valid lincense they search me an my car ...
A: Terrence, I read through your posting several times but couldn't really find a question in it. ...
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| misdemeanor shoplifting under $500 | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I was embarrassingly picked up for shoplifting something (worth $126) from a department store ...
A: Helene, Usually Public defender is need based However the variables differ greatly form place to ...
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| misdemeanor shoplifting under $500 | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I was embarrassingly picked up for shoplifting something (worth $126) from a department store ...
A: Helene, The embarrassment is probably the worst part. First time misdemeanors do not normally ...
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| time limitation | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was arrested for second degree assault & false imprisonment against me. on previous ...
A: Leilani, Don't let this guy and his attorney scare you. Make sure you let the prosecuting ...
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| neice | 4/21/2008 |
Q: i would like to know my niece met a man online who is on probation for check forgery from another ...
A: Nancy, I know this is very worrisome to you. Normally, a probationer or parolee needs to get ...
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| illegal search and seizure | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Is a search warrant legal if evidence is taken out of a locked room by a civilian and then given to ...
A: Hershall, No it is not illegal unless the person was sent there by the law enforcement agency. ...
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| Check forgery | 4/20/2008 |
Q: What is the statue of limitations for filing charges against my ex-husband for check forgery? At the ...
A: Genise, In most states check forgery would be a felony and the norm is about 5 years. Each state ...
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| having sex with minor? | 4/20/2008 |
Q: if someone has sex with minor gets arrested and goes through trial. if they are found guilty will ...
A: Jess, Almost impossible for me to answer. Each state has its own guidelines and laws as to who must ...
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| extradition | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I was held in jail on a warrant out of montana and texas and signed both waivers for exradition. So ...
A: Thomas, I was in process of answering this question and i hit the wrong button, sorry. ...
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| Procedure in assault case | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a writer and I have a situation in my book that I really need to ask about. In this story, a ...
A: Evelyn, Based on your scenario it is unlikely the male victim would be arrested. Obviously there ...
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| DUI in Arizona/Moving out of state | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Can a person transfer their hours of counseling in progress to another state? I want to complete my ...
A: Terry, Everything is negotiable. First step is you need to come up with the plan. Find a ...
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| unknowingly cashed a stolen check | 4/17/2008 |
Q: We need guidance on how to proceed. There are several flags in this story, it was all done before my ...
A: Mark, I agree it is a mess. Don't wait any longer, call the police. Your son was taken advantage ...
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| extraditions | 4/16/2008 |
Q: my husband is being held at the ccdc in norman, okla. while waiting to be extradited to virginia. ...
A: Amanda, There are several factors that have to take place. First is the person contesting ...
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| Can I get probation for 7 charges of lude acts with a minor | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Well what happened is we took my wife sister in to live with us every thing was good for about a ...
A: Justin, You have several questions in here, let me see if I can answer some of them. First without ...
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| Police investgation. | 4/16/2008 |
Q: A person went to the police and told them that I dropped her son on his head and slammed a car door ...
A: Collis, Is it legal ? Probably yes. There are few laws governing what police have to do when a ...
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| Violation of probation | 4/16/2008 |
Q: my friend has missed a few probation meetings at random. He went today and the arrested him for not ...
A: Lou, Not a lot you can do. A lot of what happens depends on a variety of factors. The underlying ...
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| strong armed robbery | 4/16/2008 |
Q: well i wanna know if i can beat my case because they are charging me with strong armed robbery and ...
A: Kris, For the record I am not an attorney and I don't/ can't/ won't give legal advise. Without ...
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| Probationers rights | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Can a prob officer enter your residence when you are not there or can they get security to open your ...
A: Desiree, I have never seen any court ruling that states the probationer has to be present when a ...
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| where to complain | 4/15/2008 |
Q: someone is doing credit fraud i think like he is shopping with the credit card that is not his what ...
A: Priya, You have several options but they depend on what information you have. 1) If you can talk ...
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| theft by deception charge | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I was charged with a second degree theft by deception charge. The State attorney General came ...
A: Diana, If it is a "legal" entity such as a corporation the state could still take jurisdiction. ...
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| victim sole witness unable to positively id suspect ( myself ) in an in field show up | 4/14/2008 |
Q: 1./ victim sole witness unable to positively id suspect ( myself ) in an in field show up that i ...
A: William, Witness identification is usually pretty poor evidence either way. Most investigators ...
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| VOP | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am currently on felony probation if I catch new charges and go do the time for them and also ...
A: Jill, This appears to be Tennessee specific which I am not familiar with at all. I would be very ...
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| Employment - Petty Theft in CA | 4/13/2008 |
Q: In February 2004, the company I worked for accused me of misappropriation of company assets. I had ...
A: Natalie, You are dealing with a civil issue at this point not a criminal one. You need to get all ...
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| Follow-up on Wrong Address | 4/11/2008 |
Q: An informant & a agent came to my house trying to buy prescription pills from me. I refused them. ...
A: Kathy, Looks like a real cluster. The address issue is not a big deal. Incorrect addresses, wrong ...
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| Holding Mail | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Recently, my brother, "Tommy", his wife, "Nadine", and I got in a bit of a confrentation, that ...
A: This is a very awkward and difficult scenario and no easy answers. Family issues usually are. You ...
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| Subpoenas | 4/11/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine just got a subpoena to appear in court. The officer told him that he is on ...
A: Jennifer, Courts schedule multiple cases for certain days and times with the knowledge that a ...
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| extradition from CA to Texas | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My son, living in CA, had a warrant issued for a dirty test in Texas for a case he was on probation ...
A: Sue, Once your son has waived extradition the requesting State, Texas, has 30 days to come and get ...
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| Misdemeanor Shoplifting | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I live in Cincinnati and was on vacation in Tennessee a couple weeks ago and made a very stupid ...
A: Kevin, On top of all this it is very embarrassing also. Lets keep this in perspective, the vast ...
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| shotguns | 4/10/2008 |
Q: hi when the police come in to your house and take a shotgun that is licensed how long are they ...
A: Eric, Depends on why they took it. If they came with a search warrant then they can hold the gun ...
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| unlawful use of a vehicle. | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My husband was in a car that was stolen, he was not aware that it was stolen he just was getting a ...
A: Sandy I am sorry about your husband's problem. One of the problems is you don't know what the cops ...
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| Probation hold time | 4/10/2008 |
Q: How long can a PO officer hold a client if there is no evidence of a violation and there is no ...
A: Seth, Theoretically a PO shouldn't be holding someone without cause. If he is holding someone they ...
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| Probation for Felony and Misdemeanor | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Is probation rules same for Felony (1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree sexual assault) and misdemeanor (4th ...
A: Brian, Probation is court ordered supervision and it is only generally referred to in statute. The ...
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| sexual harassment | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My 14 year old son, was in gym class & a 13 year old girl was flirting & stared tickling him,& he ...
A: Laura, I think this is 2008 and it is a very complicated world. My son is 13 and I worry everyday. ...
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| Ga law | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Was this wrong on the laws part should they have let anyone come threw my windows my daughter said ...
A: Kim, Georgia specific I wouldn't know however these types of incidents are fairly common and ...
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| my expungement | 4/9/2008 |
Q: 4.5 years ago i was convicted of 245 assault with a deadly weapon. 5 months ago it was expunged, and ...
A: Sam, Congratulations on getting your record expunged and good luck on your job request. Expungement ...
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| search warrants | 4/8/2008 |
Q: What is the name of the document that preceeds obtaining a search warrant. I don't know if I am ...
A: Cindy, It depends on how your court files the search warrant affidavit. Usually the affidavit is ...
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| Search & Seizure | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Let's say "Bob" and "Tim" share an apartment. One day the cops come looking for Bob and they have ...
A: Robert, Very interesting question and goes to prove you learn something new everyday. When i first ...
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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: Jake, Yes, he would be a witness. An issue that is always present regarding witness's is are they ...
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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: Jake, Money and friends cause a lot of problems. Yes, he has stolen your money. In Michigan it ...
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| Extradition Florida to Georgia - Felony | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I think I have some what of a simple question. I will out line below: I have a friend who has been ...
A: Sean, If there are no charges in Florida and she does not fight extradition then Georgia is suppose ...
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| Public Defenders | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My husband was arrested 4/07 poss of meth he is set for trial 4/9/08 his pub def will not talk with ...
A: Jenny, I am sorry about your husband and for the stress this puts you through. Your dates seem a ...
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| Extradition | 4/5/2008 |
Q: When you fight extradition does that mean that you will be tried and sentenced in the state you ...
A: Caitlin, Extradition is a little confusing but here are the general concepts. Subject has a charge ...
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| state of arizon | 4/5/2008 |
Q: wondering how long they have to charge you with a dui no formal charges have been made and it has ...
A: Sandra, I have never heard of Holland law and my searches did not reveal that term. Normally on ...
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| search warrants | 4/4/2008 |
Q: What is the name of the document that preceeds obtaining a search warrant. I don't know if I am ...
A: Cindy, The document is called an affidavit. A police officer / affiant submits the document to a ...
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| Extradition Warrant | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My question is this: what is the protocal for an extradition order. To clarify: what would an ...
A: Rebecca, I can imagine how difficult this is for you and your children. Extradition is a criminal ...
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| incident in public high school | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My 16 year old son was urinated on by another student. The matter was reported to school ...
A: Dorothy, If it was my son i would feel exactly the same way and probably more. Unfortunately we ...
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| Statute of Limitations | 4/3/2008 |
Q: What is the statute of limitations on filing a charge for a level 8 non-person felony for "computer ...
A: Ginger I am not familiar with Kansas law but a quick check leads me to believe it is 5 years. Here ...
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| statue of limations | 4/1/2008 |
Q: If someone breaks a window to gain access to the inside of your vehicle and steals your stereo. Is ...
A: Tim, State of limitations vary with each state. Misdemeanors are usually 1 year and felonies are ...
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| Polygraph and VOP | 3/29/2008 |
Q: My friend now has been asked to take a maintenance polygraph test by the Probation officer. If he ...
A: Brian, Polygraphs are usually not admissible in court hearings anywhere in the United States with ...
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| state of arizon | 3/26/2008 |
Q: wondering how long they have to charge you with a dui no formal charges have been made and it has ...
A: Sandra, Understand please that all states are a little different in their laws, procedures and ...
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| drug posession charges | 3/26/2008 |
Q: i have a family member in TN that is facing a charge of drug paraphernalia. do you know what the ...
A: Kris, Usually paraphernalia is a misdemeanor offense. Tennessee distinguishes between possession ...
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| i just want to know | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My fiance was sentenced to state prison for dating an under age girl when he was 24 and she was 14 ...
A: Carmen, Difficult to say. Each State handles prison sentences differently as to the awarding of ...
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| forgery of federal check | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My ex-spouse forged my name on a federal tax refund check and deposited it in their own personal ...
A: emi, The charge could either be federal or state charge, felony level. Usually without a prior ...
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| second charge of theft and didnt do it | 3/25/2008 |
Q: ok so on December 11th my ex-best friend decided to steal a quad,we live in a small town in the ...
A: Cody, You apparently accidentally sent this to me three times, so i will only answer on this one, ...
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| Telephone Harassment | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I live in the state of New York. My estranged sister-in-law, who is currently in a bitter divorce ...
A: Nicole, I read the statute and it does seem to fit. Obviously the final determination would be the ...
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| 2 simple assault | 3/23/2008 |
Q: My lawyer has filed a not quilty plea and a change of date of the hearing three weeks ago and I have ...
A: Adrienne, I am not sure I completely understand your question so let me rephrase it. You were ...
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| Felony warrant (property damage) | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I just received a letter from the Dept of Veterans Affairs. It states that all my benifits will ...
A: Maurice, Few of us are the people we were 20 ears ago, fortunately. Before you drive up there try ...
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| Felony warrant (property damage) | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I just received a letter from the Dept of Veterans Affairs. It states that all my benifits will ...
A: Maurice, Recently a lot of Federal agencies are connecting with the Law Enforcement Network and ...
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| Probation violation | 3/22/2008 |
Q: My friend was falsely accused by his girlfriend for sexual assault, and he accepted the plea bargain ...
A: Brian, 1) The PO can bring someone with him. Depending on who it is may violate a department ...
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| formal searchable probation in CA | 3/22/2008 |
Q: If I am at work and my house is locked can probation make me give a key to my mother, who also lives ...
A: Laura, If you are on probation you have agreed to waive certain rights, particularly your right to ...
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| changing a plea to not guilty from guilty | 3/21/2008 |
Q: short and sweet,my publicdefender told me that i was facing 7 years if i didnt plead guilty to ...
A: You need to be aware that changing your plea is something that courts take very , very seriously. ...
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| nepatism | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Neighbors across the street son is City Councilman. On behalf of his parents, he complains to ...
A: Denny, The unfortunate truth is not much of anything. Judges rulings need to be appealed, a very ...
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| Hearsay | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I was asked to provide a statement to a detective because they assumed that they knew I did the ...
A: Shari, If you wrote a statement implicating yourself it is not hearsay it would be considered an ...
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| Help by boyfriend faces a year for nothing! | 3/20/2008 |
Q: The general question I have is, are policemen (those on duty with cars) required to wear mics and ...
A: Celeste, Sorry about your boyfriends problems, unfortunately alcohol seems to a factor in a lot of ...
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| fugitive warrants lifted but still in jail in Maryland | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Arrested in Maryland for fugitive warrants in Mississippi. Warrants in Mississippi lifted due to ...
A: Sheila, I am truly sorry for your difficulty. Actions against attorneys is handled in each state ...
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| search warrant | 3/19/2008 |
Q: does the police have to show me a search warrant before intering my house and do they have to give ...
A: Angel, Police officers are required to produce a warrant at the time of service. They may not have ...
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| hi | 3/19/2008 |
Q: a freind of mine who is on psychotropix meds told me that after eh returned from a month long ...
A: Yom, The Doctor could have determined paternity. He is not required to. Unfortunately the father ...
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| hi | 3/19/2008 |
Q: a freind of mine who is on psychotropix meds told me that after eh returned from a month long ...
A: Yom, Talk about some very controversial topics. I will try and just stick to the law, criminally ...
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| Phone Harassment | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I took out a harassment warrant on someone, in return 8 days later, they took one out on me, how he ...
A: Tabitha, You said that you took out a harassment warrant on him. That indicates to me that you ...
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| assualt | 3/17/2008 |
Q: and is that hard to fight in court
A: Kalisha, In most states and jurisdiction use of a weapon moves it into the felony range. As far as ...
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| robbery | 3/17/2008 |
Q: what is the common punishment for a first offense robery, with an otherwise clean record
A: Matthew, That is very difficult to say. Robbery in my state implies either armed or unarmed ...
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| third degree theft | 3/16/2008 |
Q: i was charged with third degree theft in alabama this is my second time the total value on the iten ...
A: Celinthia, Unfortunately there is absolutely no way for me to know this. There are to many ...
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| fugitive warrants lifted but still in jail in Maryland | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Arrested in Maryland for fugitive warrants in Mississippi. Warrants in Mississippi lifted due to ...
A: Sheila, If the warrants that your son was arrested for in Maryland have been lifted then there ...
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| Arrested in beverly Hills & extradited to Texas | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I am trying to locate a young woman who was extradited to Texas March 2, 2008. I downloaded her ...
A: Ruth, The first thing I would do is call the Los Angeles County Sheriff, Jail division. Ask for ...
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| becoming a Homicide decetive | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old and i am graduating this year and i will be attending college in my Miami and i ...
A: Jasmoan, Congratulations on graduating and going to college. This is a very common question for me ...
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| Probation Violation | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a family vacation planned for Colorado that was set up 3 months ago. I recently had court in ...
A: Deborah, Technically violation of probation puts you back in front of the judge and the judge can ...
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| criminology course | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I'm studying a criminology course and am struggling with a couple of questions, my tutor is only ...
A: Nicola, Regarding fraud, the rule is follow the money. In Belgium the price of tobacco is much ...
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| search warrant | 3/13/2008 |
Q: if a search warrent was exicuited and has the wrong address on it is it a good search warrent?
A: Trey, Recent case law says no. The real risk comes if they go to the wrong house completely. The ...
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| Statute of Limitaions | 3/12/2008 |
Q: What is the statute of limitation in Oklahoma for trafficking, child endangerment,a gun charge for ...
A: LADAWN, I presume you are talking about a retainer for the lawyer. I would suspect what ever ...
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| Rape | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Is there a statue of limitations on rape in states of Michigan and Iowa?
A: B, I am not sure about Iowa for Michigan there is no statute of limitations for Criminal Sexual ...
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| Statute of Limitaions | 3/12/2008 |
Q: What is the statute of limitation in Oklahoma for trafficking, child endangerment,a gun charge for ...
A: LADAWN, Busy person. Specifically Oklahoma I am not familiar with however most of the offences, ...
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| need help on Harassment | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Legally, what charges can be brought against some one who is convicted of harassment in Colorado?
A: Brianna, Not familiar with Colorado law. A quick search indicates that their harassment law they ...
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| detective | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Hey, My name is Carl Flowers, I am currently in college. I was wondering how could i go by becoming ...
A: Carl, The word detective is pretty much just a title or rank. It encompasses a great deal of ...
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| Criminal Law | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Yesterday my firends and I all got a ticket for Criminal Mischief Nuisance. We got the ticket for ...
A: Tucker, Without being able to review the statute the ticket was written under it is hard for me to ...
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| police procedure | 3/10/2008 |
Q: In the story I am writing, I have a homicide officer go to the home of a woman who was a friend of ...
A: Demetrius, Depending on the size of the agency. A very small department would not have plain ...
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| Subpeona | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I pressed charges on my ex because he destroyed some things in my house but After all I decided I ...
A: Briana, The officer left the subpoena with your ex ?? Technically then you were not served. In ...
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| Defacing Property in Colorado | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Last night a friend and I were given a citation for defacing property while on vacation in Colorado. ...
A: Greg, Class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado appears to be 250-1000 dollar fine and/ or 3- 12 months in ...
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| Crimninal Justice | 3/6/2008 |
Q: If the judge decides to exclude the evidence is there any way it may be introduced at the trial? ...
A: I am not sure what is meant by " limited admissibility" ? If evidence is excluded because of a bad ...
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| petty misdemeanors | 3/6/2008 |
Q:
A: Oksana, I am not sure I would classify "Drunk Driving Murders" as a petty misdemeanor. Maximum ...
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| Extradition in Texas | 3/6/2008 |
Q: 1. If a person has waived their rights for Extradition How long before he is returned back to Texas? ...
A: Shelly, I think I have already answered this question but i will try again. Once a person is ...
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| Crimninal Justice | 3/5/2008 |
Q: If the judge decides to exclude the evidence is there any way it may be introduced at the trial?
A: Jeff, The most probable answer is "no" once the evidence has been excluded it can not be introduced ...
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| Extradition in The State of Texas | 3/5/2008 |
Q: If someone has waived their rights for extradition to Texas? How long does the US Marshal have to ...
A: Shelly, There is no set time frames but there are some guidelines. The first is how long is the ...
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| Upper Darby Police Raid | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Robin, I Recently had my home invaded by the Upper Darby police drug task force in Pennsylvania. I ...
A: Mr. Woodruff, Each state may have slightly different laws regarding execution of search warrants. ...
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| search warrents | 3/1/2008 |
Q: i live in p.g county m.d can the police search your home without having a warrent when they enter ...
A: Augusta, Laws regarding search and seizure are confusing to say the least. Without going into a ...
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| Change of status in warrant | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Last year I was arrested and tried to kill myself while in the holding cell and was transported to ...
A: Darrell, Yes it is legal. What happened is once you are arrested or charged your "trial clock" ...
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| car accident | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I was recently involved in a car accident and I was wondering if someone is on probation, would that ...
A: Marie, As usual it depends on the state and how advance their computers systems are. In most ...
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| college: criminal justice | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i am 15 years old and am looking to become a detective. i have a few questions about this: first off ...
A: Scott, I wish you the best in your endeavor. Yes you can major in criminal justice in college. ...
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| DETAINER | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My husband is in jail in Virginia awaiting sentencing the end of March. He was told by his lawyers ...
A: Interstate agreement detainer states that if a subject is incarcerated in one state and has no ...
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| Police Reports | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am interested in getting a hold of a copy of a police report for an incident that happened a ...
A: Heather, In the United States all states and the Federal Government fall under statutes referred to ...
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| Warrants & Procedures | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in jail on a conspiracy charge. He has no bond. What i need to know is on his ...
A: Deborah, Don't think i have ever seen that wording on a warrant. Can you give me some more ...
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| charge change | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Sorry I couldn't mae a better subject. I was wondering something and it has been bothering me. I ...
A: Radin, Just to make sure i understand your question. A person is charged with a crime such as ...
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| Company being notified of possible charge | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Last week I was pulled over and given a DWI. I am in the process of getting it possibly dismissed ...
A: Kristin, For what it is worth i checked with the Louisiana Dept of Motor Vehicles. They do not ...
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| Company being notified of possible charge | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Last week I was pulled over and given a DWI. I am in the process of getting it possibly dismissed ...
A: Kristin, The best i can do is tell you what happens in Michigan. When you are convicted, that ...
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| privacy law ? | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My son has been incarcarated for about 1 year in federal holding, now awaiting sentencing. I didn't ...
A: Sarita, Once a subject has been arrested the information is public knowledge in most situations. ...
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| about detectives/crimnal investigators | 2/26/2008 |
Q: ok i understand that detectives and criminal investigators are the same. so if i was to go to a ...
A: Derrick, You are correct detectives /criminal investigators are for the most part synonymous. ...
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| shoplifting | 2/24/2008 |
Q: in Texas, can a person be charged with shoplifting if the merchandise is left in a shopping basket ...
A: Sherry, Unfortunately I don't have the answer to this one. Texas law is not one i am familiar ...
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| arson | 2/22/2008 |
Q: what is the NJ Statue of limitations on arson?
A: Mike, Some quick research indicates 5 years from the date of the arson to bring charges. Now the ...
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| Assault | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My friend lives in Georgia and was attacked by her boyfriend's ex. She protected herself and fought ...
A: Ronata, You can try this web site and see what you can come up with. ...
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| Phone Harassment | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Ok crazy landlord her boyfriend was changing and locking me out of the basement of new apartment I ...
A: Heather, Good luck, I hope things work out well for you. When dealing with Judges I stongly ...
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| Phone Harassment | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Ok crazy landlord her boyfriend was changing and locking me out of the basement of new apartment I ...
A: Heather, One of the least popular things to deal with is landlord tenant issues, right next to ...
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| Social Engineering Essay | 2/20/2008 |
Q: How can the law be used as a tool for social engineering? If you were in a position to enact laws, ...
A: Carol, Too early in the morning for this. Are we for or against social engineering ? what context ...
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| shoplifting | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 64 yr old woman and was caught shoplifing. This is the first time and the security people ...
A: Rhonda, I hope I can help. Based on your information, Yes, the police could get a warrant and ...
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| limitations | 2/19/2008 |
Q: while visiting my daughter-in-law in the hospital,her father was down in the parking lot tearing ...
A: Mayree, Depending on the jurisdiction you could still file a criminal complaint. The fact that it ...
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| Limitations of residential burglary | 2/18/2008 |
Q: the house was completely surrounded and supposedly he "escaped" a surrounded house. anyway they have ...
A: Julie, I can't tell you specifically what the statute of limitations are in Illinois. In Michigan ...
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| Ohio Invenstigation | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My house was recently broken into. We reported it to the police, because of my fiance's past the ...
A: Erica, interesting your house was broken into and now you don't want the police stopping by? ...
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| police officers ask and search information | 2/17/2008 |
Q: The other night, my boyfriend and I got a hotel room for the night. We are both over 18 and have no ...
A: Brandi, Yes it is legal, basically what happened is you and your boyfriend consented to both the ...
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| DETAINER | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My husband is in jail in Virginia awaiting sentencing the end of March. He was told by his lawyers ...
A: Angie, I would start by contacting the Public Defender who is handling your husbands case in ...
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| credit card fraud in georgia | 2/16/2008 |
Q: but I want to compare results. My 20 year old brother has been convicted of credit card fraud, in ...
A: Jennifer, I did a quick search and found lexis-nexis has a very good site for reviewing various ...
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| sealed warrent | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what it means by a sealed warrent. Thank you
A: Diane, It depends on the jurisdiction. The short answer is that either the existence of the ...
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| DETAINER | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My husband is in jail in Virginia awaiting sentencing the end of March. He was told by his lawyers ...
A: The first question is who filed the detainer and what is the detainer for ? He may be out on bond ...
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| PROBATION VIOLATION | 2/14/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend is being charged with a misdeamor for having a pipe but it was new so nothing in it but ...
A: Karla, In this situation your best source of information is the probation officer. He is much mare ...
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| wrong name on arrest warrent | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Officer fills in wrong name on the arrest warrent, judge signs it and then they find out that that ...
A: Cindy, Unfortunately the answer is maybe and then is it an issue ? Officers should not be changing ...
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| robin | 2/13/2008 |
Q: how do i go by getting my son release from prison early after he has serve 13yrs for attempting ...
A: Aretha, This is outside of my expertise. There are only two ways that i am aware of to reduce a ...
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| Check forgery | 2/12/2008 |
Q: What is the criminal sanction in the CA for one who is found liable in court for signing his (soon ...
A: Julie, I am not sure what you are referring to as CA. If I understand your question a person signs ...
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| RE: Prosecution for First Degree Theft (For Jack Toomey) | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I did not know how else to reply to Mr. Toomey's question as he has maxed out and I cannot "Ask a ...
A: JC Your brother is in a difficult situation and that is unfortunate. I am not familiar with ...
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| stolen and forged check | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Someone I know stole and cashed a check for $400 from someone he was doing work for in his home in ...
A: 1) If the person who had the check stolen does not file a complaint then the person would legally ...
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| stolen and forged check | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Someone I know stole and cashed a check for $400 from someone he was doing work for in his home in ...
A: Normally the bank does not press charges in this situation it would be up to the person who's check ...
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| loud upstairs neighbors | 2/10/2008 |
Q: My upstairs neighbors have been consistently loud since the day they moved in. I made several ...
A: Mr. Samuel, I do know how annoying and very maddening this behavior can be. I also regret the ...
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| Ticket questions | 2/8/2008 |
Q: In a typical traffic ticket like speeding, is the time written on the ticket typically as the ...
A: In a normal traffic situation the officer would write the time he is writing the ticket not the time ...
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| my exwife is harassing me | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My ex wife and I have a baby boy together and she has two kids from another marriage. When we were ...
A: Ed, First and foremost do not violate the court order or have someone violate it for you. What ...
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| felony theft | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am 40 yrs old until 2 weeks ago had no record.I confessed to stealing over $7,000 from my job and ...
A: I do realize how difficult this is for you and the stress of waiting for the other shoe to drop. i ...
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| CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I'M DOING A PAPER ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND I NEED SOME FACTS TO SUPPORT MY PAPER LIKE THE AMOUNT OF ...
A: Chekella, I a sorry but your question is not detailed enough for me to answer. Each State has ...
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| felony charge | 2/6/2008 |
Q: What should I do? I've been accused of stealing property and selling it to a pawnshop.It didn't ...
A: Kelly, I am sorry to read about your problem. Unfortunately i can't give you a very direct answer ...
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