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About Jack Toomey
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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

Experience
I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, mising persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

   

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Will I Go to Prison for Leaving Child Unattended For 4 Hours?10/17/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: I am a licensed child care provider in Maryland for the past 9 years and have a degree in elementary ...
  A: Allison, As I have mentioned in my profile there is no way that I can predict what a judge will ...
harassment10/17/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: My neighbor is constantly calling me a slut using the "F" word swearing and so on. She does this ...
  A: It looks to me as if there is a lot going on between you two. I see this a lot in my seminars and ...
criminal justice10/16/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: ------------------------- Ok well it is a teenager and her parents gave you her computer. so what ...
  A: Honestly unless you had the teenagers password to her email account there is not much that you ...
criminal justice10/16/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: I have to prepare a checklist of how you would investigate a missing person case and what would be ...
  A: Lisa, No two missing persons cases are alike so I don't think that there are really ...
change plea10/16/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: my sister has been scared into changing her plea from not guilty to guilty she was told she would go ...
  A: There's really nothing i can tell you...what the barrister says is correct, you do run the risk of a ...
Armed Robbery Accessory10/15/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: A 19 y.o. walked into a carryout, brandished a gun and demanded money. He was later seen geeting ...
  A: That's all well and good that the perpetrator acknowledged that the driver had no knowledge, but if ...
Probation violation10/15/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: My husband was arrested. The reason, they said, the defendant was unsuccessfully discharged from sex ...
  A: Debra, Let me start of by telling you that I cannot give you legal advice. That would be ...
Parole Hold10/13/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: My brother was detained on Sunday and he was told it was for a parole hold. It is now Thursday and ...
  A: Denise, First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to write to me during this emotional ...
Need advice10/13/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: my fiance` was arrested for intoxicated assult with a vehicle AND was also charged with failure to ...
  A: I hope that you understand that I am not a civil attorney. I am a police officer and you are ...
question10/13/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: by fiance was arrested for intoxicated assult with a vehicle and failure to stop and render aid. ok ...
  A: No, england used to have a version of that type of law, where the innkeeper is responsible, but it ...
Trial process10/11/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: My son Calvin( age 18) was living with a girl when he got into an verbal argument with her In front ...
  A: Well, if he was represented by a public defender, those attorneys typically waive a defendant's ...
homicide10/11/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: I was wondering Im a little young (16) yet i have persued myself that I want to be a homicide ...
  A: Nancy: well, those folks are police officers. I'm not sure what the requirements are in your state ...
public intoxication10/9/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: What are the consequences for public intoxication?What are the expenses if proven guilty?
  A: Kati, Each state, and sometimes even individual towns, have their own laws especially for ...
DUI10/9/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: I have recently been charged for driving under the influence of controlled dangerous substances (my ...
  A: First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to write to me about the DUI that you were ...
malicious intent10/8/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: if your partner leaves you after 11 yrs , no reason, doesn't tell why, doesn't say goodbye, wont ...
  A: I'm not really sure what you mean by malicious intent. Malicious intent refers to a mental state ...
impersonation of police officer10/7/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: a couple of years back while going to a halloween party as a chp police motor officer, i was stopped ...
  A: Jim, I am sure that you realize that I cannot give you permission to wear a police uniform or ...
violation of probation10/7/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: last night i got arrested for breach of peace,,but i am on probation i only have a couple of ...
  A: Marlon: Yes, any arrest while on probation is grounds for a violation of that probation. I would ...
armed robbery10/6/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: I have a friend who is above the age of 18 who needs some advice. He and another person are planning ...
  A: Nate: Are you sniffing glue? Your asking me to aid your friend who is planning to committ an armed ...
punishment10/6/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: Someone stole a labtop computer probably worth about $1,000 from a college building on campus in ny ...
  A: I need to do a bit of research for you..so that I can accurately answer your question. Ok, what I ...
Creating a wanted poster10/6/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: My ex-husband has several active warrants out for his arrest on pretty substantive issues. He's ...
  A: Mary: Wow, this guy must have screwed up royally with you...Hell Hath no fury i guess... Your ...
third felony.does it matter the nature of the crime in oklahoma10/5/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: was curious to know if in the state of oklahoma does thrid strike out law apply to all felonies or ...
  A: Sherry: As I am not licensed to practice law in Ok I do not know. However, i would be surprised if ...
sentencing guideline10/4/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: Mr. Paisola, I would like to know if there is a sentecing guideline in the state of Florida, nanely ...
  A: Would you please take a second to leave positive feedback on the allexperts.com site for me! Thanks! ...
vop... but should not be a vop.10/4/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: my boyfriend is on a year probation that ends in one month. we got into an argument that ending ...
  A: Jane Smith: Are you the Jane Smith from Mr. and Mrs. Smith? The Angelina and Jolie character? Boy, ...
search and seizure10/3/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: I was pulled over for a traffic stop, I was immediately detain. I was search and place in partrol ...
  A: James: Well did you consent to the search? did he ask for persmission? was the gun visible? could ...
criminal tresspassing 210/3/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: Saturday night, my boyfriend and i went to a party, and after we left the party, he was visibly ...
  A: Would you please take a second to leave positive feedback on the allexperts.com site for me! Thanks! ...
2nd parole voilation10/2/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: My husband was arrested on a dui and sited-out, they started the process of releasing him, but stop ...
  A: Would you please take a second to leave positive feedback on the allexperts.com site for me! Thanks! ...
Prob Viol- Crim Mis 210/2/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: I have a question concerning a friend who moved out of town.I have recently lost all contact with ...
  A: First of all you need to know that every state in the country has its own laws and most are ...
traffic stings, warrants and transport10/2/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: Past couple of nights our sheriff/constables had traffic stings going on. People getting pulled over ...
  A: Beth, It seems that you are using this forum for a complaint board against the police. Ninety ...
Nonlicensed Contracor Kills10/1/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: My brother was killed by this man that had a stop work order by the city and was not to do any ...
  A: Viola, Your brother was killed? Are the police investigating his murder? You should follow ...
Kegal question10/1/2006Christine Rivera, MS., Criminologist
  Q: Christine , I have a imaginable situation that involves a rhetorical question. If one gets arrested ...
  A: Rare are times when a plea bargainning agreement is signed without the presence of a defense ...
Domestic Violence9/30/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: My husband committed Domestic Violence against me twice - once last fall, when he slapped me in the ...
  A: First, I want to thank you for taking the time to write to me about your situation of domestic ...
pre trial procedings9/30/2006Jack Toomey
  Q: I am a victim of being spit on by a mentally ill resident of the retirement complex where I live. ...
  A: Don't you think that you should be asking the person who is prosceuting the case this question? ...
statute of limitations9/29/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: I just read your answer regarding the statute of limitations vs. life of a warrant. A friend of ...
  A: Here is the deal, if your friend was just released from custody, the statute of limitations has ...
criminology9/28/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: what are the socializing agents that contribute to criminal behavior? does good behavior contribute ...
  A: Good Morning Danny: First of all, I want to thank you for writing to me. Second, I need to tell ...
unauthorized /illegal sentencing structure in Florida Criminal Court9/28/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: Does legislation, or the Florida sentencing guidelines authorize a sentence of 4 yrs. prison, ...
  A: WOW! What a question! Your situation is indeed complex. It is so complex that 99.9 percent of the ...
is self defense a law in ca9/26/2006Christine Rivera, MS., Criminologist
  Q: self defense fighting back?
  A: indeed; self defense is a legitimate defense when it is used with the same amount of force one is ...
i need to know9/26/2006Robert Paisola
  Q: can you move out before you are 18 in the state of wva.?
  A: Would you please take a second to leave positive feedback on the allexperts.com site for me! Thanks! ...
assault9/25/2006Christine Rivera, MS., Criminologist
  Q: I'll go right to the question. Can I file assault charges on a girl who came after me in a bar this ...
  A: Assault charges can be filed a couple of days after an incident sure. If you were not the one ...
Dine and Ditch9/25/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: Have you ever heard of or been involved in a case where the people walked out of a restaurant and ...
  A: Cory: Yes, the only case i ever heard of was in Texas...The kids got LIFE in prison with no ...
role of a supervisor9/25/2006Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: Actually, I wasn't thinking about suing because the company didn't hire enough employees. I was more ...
  A: Bill: Courts are very very reluctant to get involved in private employer's affairs. In regards to ...

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