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| Homicide Detective | 2/7/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Why can't go from a classroom to a desk, because I want to be a homicide detective and I don't want ...
A: Well I am sorry that you feel that way but it is totally unrealistic to think that you could go ...
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| texas probation violation | 2/5/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I was sentenced to 10 years probation for 10# marijuana back in 1987 in Texas. I took off joined the ...
A: Niki, You have the legal term "statute of limitations" confused with something else. Statute ...
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| PROBATION SEARCHES/ TENNESSEE | 2/5/2007 | Robert Paisola |
Q: How Can A Probation Officer Bring Non Law Enforcement Into Your Home And Conduct A Search / What ...
A: Larry, I am going to answer this in a general way. Your probation officer has court juristiction ...
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| faking a crime scene | 2/4/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Is there anything in GA law that addresses faking a crime scene? A man comes home from a business ...
A: Since I don't live in Georgia and have never been there I have no idea about the laws in that ...
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| unlawful people | 2/1/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: i have a question about people who do not pay rent, utilities, and other bills for several months, ...
A: My state has a site where all criminal court cases going back at least twenty years are listed. ...
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| my rights as a victim | 2/1/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I have been harassed by a women for almost 2 yrs now . I have filed 10 reports of trespassing on her ...
A: Pat, I have no idea why this is happening. Have you met with the detective or officer who is ...
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| appeals | 2/1/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: how do i file an appeal for a misrepresented criminal case in hood river county oregon?also do i ...
A: How do you file an appeal? That's like asking a Doctor, "how do you perform brain surgery." I don't ...
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| automatic knife | 2/1/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I am a person with the use of one arm living in Maryland can I carry an automatic knife
A: I can't possibly know the law in every state in the country so I would suggest that you simply go ...
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| bail | 1/31/2007 | Robert Paisola |
Q: PAISOLA ONE QUESTION FOR YOU. I SIGNED A BAIL WAVIER WITHOUT KNOWING THAT IT WOULD PLEAD ME GUILTY ...
A: Here is the quick answer to this matter. But remember... I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY! I JUST HIRE THEM!!!! ...
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| armed robbery | 1/29/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: A 24 yr. old male is charged with armed robbery. I understand this means the so called victim was ...
A: Damo: Just because a person is arrested for a crime does not mean he is guilty. However, he is ...
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| grand larceny 3rd,criminal possession forged instrument 2nd | 1/25/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I have been charged with grand larceny and possession of forged instrument. These charges stem ...
A: Joni: This is a pretty common scam. I guess they assumed fraudulent intent when you had no problem ...
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| statue of limitations | 1/24/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: If a person was convicted of misd. theft, sentenced, did time, and was put on probation but violated ...
A: I think that you have the legal term "statute of limitations" confused with "life of a warrant". ...
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| VOP | 1/24/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: My fiance was put on probation for 5 years for poss of cocaine and robbery w/no weapon. Last week he ...
A: Jenny: Please don't take this the wrong way, but how could you think you would not need a lawyer. ...
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| Possesion of marijuana | 1/23/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: on January 20th i was walking home and got stopped by the police. A alarm was going off and i happen ...
A: Rusty, If you are looking for legal advice on how to handle your case I am afraid that I cannot ...
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| statute of limitations | 1/21/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: First of all this is not me. A friend of mine was charged wit a felony 4 in Colorado he was never ...
A: This is the most common question I get asked on this site. I don't understand why folks think they ...
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| Give me a list of things i need? | 1/18/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I'm only 19 years old.i've always wanted to be a homicide detective but i grew up to know you can't ...
A: Stephen, I get a ton of questions from young people who want to be either homicide detectives or ...
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| trespassing and probation violation | 1/17/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I live in Riverside County, California and have a few questions regarding trespassing. Our next ...
A: We (you) are dealing with California law and probably even county law here. I am on the other side ...
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| REARREST | 1/15/2007 | Robert Paisola |
Q: MY FIRNED WAS JST REARRESTED FOR A VIOLATION OF PROBATION BECAUSE HE RECEIVED A DUI. HE WAS ...
A: Kellt, Thanks for taking the time to write to me. As you know, the system is packed. If he has a ...
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| international record | 1/14/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: What about the part about the mother making up that story and submitting it in a declaration to the ...
A: That is why I recommended that you make an appointment with your local police. You can point out ...
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| international record | 1/14/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: My ex husband was found to have under age pornography of adolescent boys. He has a history of mental ...
A: Sharon, International law and dealing with other countries is far out of my area of expertise. ...
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| rapist/parental rights | 1/14/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I asked my father this question and he had no answer so I will ask you: If you are raped and become ...
A: Laura: Well, i'm sure you'll make a good artist, because i've always believed true artistic geniuses ...
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| illegal search admissible evidence | 1/14/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Say for example a crime was committed, like a rape or a murder, and the police had their eye on one ...
A: The law is quite clear on this subject. If a judge rules that certain evidence cannot be ...
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| what to do ? | 1/13/2007 | Robert Paisola |
Q: i sold my home last yr. a buyer backed out of it that had a 5000 down on it. i later found nother ...
A: Reading your letter really pisses me off. I am sick and tired of clients being ripped off by ...
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| First-Degree Kidnapping | 1/12/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: He doesn't have an attorney. We have very limited funds. How should I go about finding one who would ...
A: I would suggest that you do your searching via internet, and get some good word of mouth advice from ...
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| expunge arrest record | 1/11/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I'd like how to expunge an arrest record (no convictions!) and, what are the steps involved. Also, ...
A: Michael, In some states an individual can take care of the expungement process without much ...
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| expunge arrest record | 1/11/2007 | Robert Paisola |
Q: I'd like to know how to expunge an arrest record (no convictios!) from my record; all I know that I ...
A: The process is pretty clear, and there is usually a section on your State Courts Website that deals ...
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| violated my probation | 1/11/2007 | Robert Paisola |
Q: ive been on probation and im about 6 months into it and i have to do 1 1/2 more years. i got a ...
A: Jason, Thank you for taking the time to write to me about your possible probation violation based ...
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| re:shopliftting | 1/11/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: i was in lidol the other day doing shoping and the store does not have baskets i could not mange to ...
A: I can't understand what happened. Especially the part where you say "I was to (too) late but I still ...
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| First-Degree Kidnapping | 1/11/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: The father of my two children has a coke problem. He relapsed last Saturday. He called me and told ...
A: Ashley: He is going to serve prison time, regardless of how helpful and forthcoming he was, and how ...
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| Phone Harrassment & Child Enticement | 1/9/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: My husband was arrested recently on accusations from my sister and niece that he made harrassing ...
A: Sam, I hope you understand that I can't comment directly on your husbands case since I know ...
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| Phone Harrassment & Child Enticement | 1/9/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: My husband was arrested recently on accusations from my sister and niece that he made harrassing ...
A: Sam: Before you can even think of a suit against this person, you have to be completely free of any ...
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| Arrest warrant | 1/9/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I have a warrant for my arrest for violating probation ( I was on probation for drinking underage ). ...
A: Instead of trying to run from the warrant and becoming a fugitive why don't you get an attorney ...
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| search warrant question. | 1/8/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I am from Arizona and I am just wondering if you might have an answer for me. My mother in-law is ...
A: Shelly: Well, she can tell the police everything she sees and knows about what you guys do and have ...
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| tresspassing | 1/7/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: sir at 8:25 four friends and i were in route to a liquor store all but one of us are of age and we ...
A: Robert, I am not sure what your question is. It seems that you are complaining about the ...
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| statue of limitations on misdemeanor DUI | 1/6/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: What is the satue of limitation on a Misdemeanor DUI. I don't think there is one if you do not go to ...
A: You have the term "statute of limitations" confused with something else. Statute of limitations ...
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| trespassing | 1/5/2007 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Good Morning, Last Sat. I went out to my barn and noticed the neighbors horse was down in the field. ...
A: Teri, This is a first for me. I have personally put down several wild animals or ordered that ...
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| Ex post facto clause or grand father clause | 1/4/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: under Title 42' sex offenders registry; was under the 1996, on or after 96, to register for 10 ...
A: I know this issue has been litigated, and the Supreme court found (surprise surprise) that sex ...
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| VOP | 1/3/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I got my 2nd DUI last year. I received 15 days in county jail and plus fine costs and also a 180 day ...
A: Mark: You're doing what i like to call "a 10 year sentence on the installment plan." I've had many ...
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| knock and notice | 1/1/2007 | Robert C. Balfe, Esq. |
Q: we recently had the experience of a search in our home. when the police came to the door, they ...
A: Whether this search was valid would depend on which jurisdiction you live in and the circumstances ...
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| law suits to prevent criminal action | 1/1/2007 | Robert C. Balfe, Esq. |
Q: I am planning to file criminal fraud charges against a partner in a business, who is very wealthy. ...
A: There is no general legal defense or protection from civil lawsuits in retaliation for filing a ...
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