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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".

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Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

   

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poss. marijuana 2nd/search and seizure3/30/2007Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: I have two questions 1st, I was recently arrested for poss marijauna 2nd in n.y. the thing that ...
  A: I'm guessing that the person you bought it from tipped off the police. If police have probable ...
Statuch of limitation3/29/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: A little while ago my house was broken into and over $5,000 worth of stuff was stolen. I have a ...
  A: Ok then...there are fifty states and all have their own sets of laws. So in MY state there is no ...
Statuch of limitation3/29/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: A little while ago my house was broken into and over $5,000 worth of stuff was stolen. I have a ...
  A: Pete, Not tryng to be rude but you shouldn't be worrying about the statute of limitations. You ...
Harassment3/28/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: I have a neighbor who has harassed us through false noise complaints to the police that problem ...
  A: Are you the same person who asked this morning about false complaints to the police? If you ...
neighbor harassment3/27/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: Is it legal for the neighbor to call childrens services over and over. Just because she is mad at ...
  A: Donna, As you probably know there are fifty states and each state has its own set of laws ...
Hit and Run: Teenager Crashes into Tree: Robert Paisola Responds3/27/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: From my knowledge, a friend of mine went to the store to purchase some things he needed. Some girls ...
  A: Ali: Here is the bottom line. Your friend stole his parents car. He then drove into another car. ...
probation violation3/27/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: i am on probation. i had a couple of violation and got thirty days shock time. when i got out i ...
  A: I cannot give you legal advice since I am not an attorney and I doubt seriously if you are going ...
prostitution3/27/2007Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: In 2000 i was arrested and released for solicitation. about three months later i moved to another ...
  A: Crystal: Warrants are a tricky business and your experience is not uncommon. Why the warrant was ...
Illegal Entry??????3/26/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: My 18 year old son moved out of our house a little less than 2 months ago under other than friendly ...
  A: Bill, Instead of asking me what you can charge him with I would think it would be a lot easier ...
Son Stole Check Book: Dad Prosecutes: Robert Paisola Responds3/26/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: My 18 year old son stole a check book from a family member. First of all, he denies he did it. ...
  A: Bill, You are in a very gray area regarding theft involving your son. I have conflict as I review ...
Parole Search: Search warrants: Small town Justice! Robert Paisola Responds3/25/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: During the execution of a search warrant, not all occupants of the residence were at home. One of ...
  A: Carol, Thank you for taking the time to write to me about the search warrant that was executed on ...
probation officer3/24/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: i was recently given a yrs probation due to a vindictive ex wife. she got me arrested one night for ...
  A: Ok well I doubt that you signed it against your will. Its not blackmail because you would be ...
Boyfriend broke down doors in Missouri: Charges Are Brought: They Get Back Together! Robert Paisola Responds3/24/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: First, I'll tell you that I live in a very small, rural farming community in MO where the courts ...
  A: First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to write to me about the situation with your ...
probation officer3/24/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: i was recently given a yrs probation due to a vindictive ex wife. she got me arrested one night ...
  A: Mike, First of all I am not a probation officer and know nothing about what they do. However I ...
can a cop3/23/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: ok my twin brother was pulled over for reckless driving and the cop pulled him out of his car and ...
  A: With the information that you are giving me, it is impossible for me to determine how to reply. I ...
search warrents: Is the warrant legit: Robert Paisola Responds3/23/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: some people i know were just recently raided...I would like to know what has to be on a warrent to ...
  A: Kayla: This is the easiest way to find out if a warrant is valid and legit. Contact the Court ...
19 year old inmate: Aunt wants Medical Records: Robert Paisola Responds3/22/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: My nephew is in South Florida Reception Center at the present time. Can the family request ...
  A: Good morning Ebby, I am sorry to hear that your nephew is in SFRC. You as a family member can ...
Search warrant: Fruit of the Poison Tree: Robert Paisola Responds3/22/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: If the Probable cause used in a search warrant affidavit is based on evidence found in an illegal ...
  A: Good Morning Carol: Thanks for writing to me and please excuse the delay in getting back to you, I ...
new texas probation laws: Can Not Travel For Work: Back to Foodstamps?: Robert Paisola Responds3/21/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: i am on probation in texas for 8 years i have done 4 years and have been traveling out of state with ...
  A: Lisa: This is a high media interest case. I want you to send me all of the documents and send me a ...
Small Claims Court: Friends Agreement: No Written Contract: Robert Paisola Responds3/21/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: If a person has made several attempts to contact a person, for money owed on a credit card. Is this ...
  A: What I see here is a personal side deal that you and your former room mate had regarding the ...
hit and run3/20/2007Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: my husband was driving my car and a girl ran a red light and hit him. he saw her turn down the ...
  A: If she does not have insurance you have to sue her personally. I'm assuming when you made the ...
Breathalyzer Consent3/20/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: Hey, I was wondering what the laws are about breathalyzers in public intoxication cases. If an ...
  A: Don't take this answer as permission to drink or as gospel because there are fifty states and ...
unknowingly mip3/19/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: California -- True story (probably sounds unbelievable) I am 18 years old and was caught in the ...
  A: James, I'm sorry but I cannot give you legal advice. Two of the reasons are that I am not an ...
Criminal Pullover: Smells Marajuana: Charges with Open Container: Texas: Robert Paisola Responds3/19/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: If a person in Teaxs is stopped for a a inspection sticker violation, the officer thinks he smells ...
  A: Look this question is really close to the line for me as a non attorney. HOWEVER, in my PERSONAL ...
SEARCH WARRANT: Police Threaten Social Services: Robert Paisola Responds3/19/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: I wanna know during a search warrant, do the police that are searching have the rights to video tape ...
  A: It is quite common for the law enforcement agencies to photograph and videotape the execution of the ...
Convenience Store Robbery: Driver Did not Know: Wants to talk to police: Robert Paisola Responds3/17/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: I took a friend to the store because he said he needed to get some things. I waited in the car and a ...
  A: I have been thinking about your question for a few days and here is the way that I see your issue. ...
misdemeaner or felony????3/17/2007Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: One year ago after months of abuse and even gunfire in our bedroom during a drunken rage (twice) I ...
  A: Debbie: He sure did know how to play the system, i'm sure you feel as a true victim of domestic ...
House Arrest3/16/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: How do you get someone on house arrest?
  A: in order to get house arrest, there is usually an agreement between the attorney for the Defendant ...
DWI3/12/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: Can a case be thrown out of court because officer was not concise with the information on report. ...
  A: Well first of all there is no legal term as "thrown out of court". A judge can deliever a ...
DWI3/11/2007Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: If you pled guilty for DWI, the lawyer accepted the fee for service,and didn't assist, and the ...
  A: If you mean file charges as in criminal charges against the lawyer and the officer, you cannot. you ...
Credit card fraud3/10/2007Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: My mom had permission from a friend to use her credit card. My mom had been making the payments on ...
  A: well obviously she would have to prove that she had this womans' permission to use the card. One of ...
Neighbor Harassement3/8/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: Toomey, my parents have a neighbor that for the past 5 years or so has continuously harassed them ...
  A: Kimberly, I would agree with the police that the person sounds like he has some sort of mental ...
Criminal Profiling3/8/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: Sorry to bother you, but I was just wondering what you meant when you said a similar disipline to an ...
  A: Well not being a career counseler I will be honest with you. I don't know what degree that a ...
Screenplay3/7/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: If a man with a first offense was involved in a hit and run trying to escape a barrage of bullets in ...
  A: With so little information there is no way that I can tell you what someone would be charged ...
Criminal Profiling3/6/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: I want to be a Criminal Profiler, and I was wondering if you knew anything about that career, or ...
  A: Bri, I know that almost all of the criminal profilers are in the FBI and that you need an ...
criminal charges fraudulant use of a credit card3/4/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: I was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card back in 2004 and am now being arrested on it in ...
  A: Look, here is what I would do if I were you. I would contact the court and ask for the Clerk. Ask ...
violation of probation3/3/2007Robert Paisola
  Q: i was arrested 2 years ago for a dui. i was sentenced to probation. i violated the probation. now ...
  A: The jails are filled and there is no money. You went 2 years on supervision without incident. Most ...
embezzlement3/3/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: Maybe I should make my question more clear, even though I think the answer will be the same. My son ...
  A: What you are not understanding is it does not matter if your son paid the entire $7000 back on ...
embezzlement3/3/2007Jack Toomey
  Q: 2 questions. First, can a company press charges against someone for embezzlement after they talked ...
  A: Not sure what you mean by "press charges" since only the state can bring a criminal charge ...
embezzlement3/3/2007Edward Martinovich, Esq.
  Q: 2 questions. First, can a company press charges against someone for embezzlement after they talked ...
  A: Yes, to both questions. That is why i always advise clients to never enter into payback ...

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