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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Virginia on
Q: I have a warrant for a suspended license in PA I need to fly to Puerto Rico out of VA for a week can I still go
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answered on May 29, 2024

You should be aware that traveling with a warrant, even for a suspended license, can complicate your plans. Airlines and airport security may not routinely check for warrants, but if for some reason you are flagged or detained, the warrant could lead to arrest. It's essential to consider this... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Michigan on
Q: if you were taken to jail. can the arresting officer throw out your property ie phone/backpack while you are in jail?
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answered on May 29, 2024

If you are taken to jail, the arresting officer cannot simply throw out your property, such as your phone or backpack.

Typically, any personal belongings you have at the time of your arrest are taken into custody and logged as part of the booking process. These items are usually held...
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Q: If I have a car that was left in my driveway and the owner no longer returns calls or texts, how do I claim it?
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answered on May 29, 2024

If a car has been left in your driveway and the owner is unresponsive, you will need to follow legal procedures to claim it.

Start by contacting your local police department to report the abandoned vehicle. They will typically run a check to ensure it is not stolen and may try to contact...
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Q: I am just wanting to know if sexual abuse 3rd degree definition has been changed in the state of Iowa since 2006?
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answered on May 29, 2024

To find out if the definition of third-degree sexual abuse in Iowa has changed since 2006, you will need to review the Iowa Code and any amendments made to it over the years.

Third-degree sexual abuse generally involves sexual conduct under certain circumstances, such as when the victim is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Idaho on
Q: Can my things be moved into a storage unit without my permission & should I be required to pay the bill now?

Storing things in my father’s shed for about a year. 2 months after he passed my brother texted & said my stuff is now in storage & he paid the first months rent the rest is up to me. My mother, still living & was married to my dad still & who lives on the property where the shed... View More

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answered on May 29, 2024

Moving your belongings into a storage unit without your permission is generally not legal, especially if you did not agree to pay for the storage. Since your brother moved your items and paid for the first month without your consent, you should not be automatically responsible for the subsequent... View More

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