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Q: How to file for nondisclosure after deferred adjudication in Texas?
I was arrested in July 2023 and charged with Class A Criminal Trespass and Class A Evading Arrest/Detention (on foot), both of which I received deferred adjudication for. I successfully completed the deferred adjudication, and both cases were discharged and dismissed in January 2026. The Criminal... View More 
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Vonnie Clay Dones III
answered on Jun 4, 2026
answered on Jun 4, 2026
Based on the facts you've provided, the Criminal Mischief charge that was dismissed outright may be eligible for an expunction. If it was a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, there is generally a one-year waiting period from the date of arrest before an expunction can be filed, unless the... View More
Q: What should I do if a police officer calls me for a talk regarding my phone number use?
I received a phone call from a police officer in Pennsylvania asking me to come to the station for a talk. The officer wouldn’t explain the reason over the phone but eventually mentioned that my phone number was used at a Giant grocery store. I frequently share my phone number for store deals... View More
Steven Pacillio
answered on Jun 4, 2026
answered on Jun 4, 2026
You have the RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT and you should exercise that right and hire an attorney to assist and advise you. If the police want you to answer questions it is likely because they believe they have evidence that you were involved in the commission of a crime and they want to get you to make... View More
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Q: What are the consequences of paying a fine or pleading not guilty for a rear-end collision ticket in CT?
I was involved in a rear-end collision in Connecticut and received a ticket under ordinance 14-240b. I have two options: to pay the fine or plead not guilty. It's my first ever traffic violation. I don't have any evidence to support a not guilty plea. I'm concerned about the... View More
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Lance Coughlin
answered on Jun 4, 2026
answered on Jun 4, 2026
You can mail the ticket and not guilty and bring a letter to court with you to show the prosecutor. That letter should specifically state on the date of the accident. Your car had proper coverage. They do not want a copy of your insurance card. They do not want a copy of the declaration page of... View More
Q: Can I challenge my termination in California due to claims from my employer after an arrest?
I was recently terminated from my job in California. I was arrested due to a warrant from 10 years ago, but my employer claimed that my termination was because I allegedly took or borrowed something from another person without permission. My boss never directly informed me of the termination;... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
Hello. While CA's laws protect you from adverse actions due to some criminal issues, you had an active warrant and were arrested. There is no protection for this. Additionally, you were presumably an at-will employee, which means that you can be fired (or resign) with or without reason and... View More
Q: How can I resolve a fee dispute with a CPA over accounting services?
I hired a CPA firm in Florida in February 2026 for accounting and tax preparation services, backed by an engagement letter that included preparation of my individual and S-Corporation tax returns for 2025 with a 50% "non-refundable" retainer, alongside a stated monthly fee for accounting,... View More
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Jesus La Rosa
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
Based on the facts you describe, this appears to be primarily a contract and fee-allocation dispute rather than a dispute controlled by a Florida law that automatically requires a CPA to refund fees.
The most important document is likely the engagement letter. A key question is whether the... View More
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