Questions Answered by Hunter J Tzovarras
Q: I have a pfa on me on behalf of my kids but was ordered phone calls with them at 7 PM is it a violation to text instead
Is it a violation if the pfa order does not say I cant text but says I can call and me and my children text
I would have to see the PFA order to know for sure, but if the Order specifies phone calls only then any other contact, including through text, is likely a violation of the Order.
Q: I am 24 and on 2 occasions I have received bjs from a 17year old is that legal
It is illegal under federal law. It would not be illegal under Maine law if it was consensual.
Q: If I get convicted of gross sexual assault what are the possible outcomes
It would depend on the category of gross sexual assault that is charged and convicted on. In general, this is a very serious charge that often carries a long prison term, with some forms of gross sexual assault carrying prison terms of 20 years or more. A gross sexual assault conviction will also... Read more »
Q: in maine, what would happen to a newly turned 18 year old found dealing class a drugs if its a first offense?
Most Class A drug charges in Maine carry a mandatory minimum 4 year prison sentence. The maximum is 30 years for this charge. If found guilty of the Class A crime and the mandatory 4 years applies then that would be the lowest sentence that can be imposed. Please let me know if there are any... Read more »
Q: How much time do you serve on a 60 day sentence? Charge is probation violation.Original charge dv assault
On a DV assault charge, you can earn up to 5 days of good time credit per month, so you may end up doing 50 out of the 60. It is possible if you obtained a trustee job you could get more time off as well. Thanks
Q: charged with saleuse of paraphernalia and furnishing the place/liquor. this charge was when i was 17, but my court-
-date is the day after my 18th birthday. how will i be charged? this is my first time getting a summons. i am so nervous
If it occurred before you turned 18 and is a criminal charge, you'd be charged as a minor, not adult. If it is not a criminal charge, but a civil violation, it is not a criminal charge and the age does not matter. I hope this helps. Thanks
Q: How do I subpoena a witness? How many days before trial does witness need?
You need to get a subpoena from the clerk of the court and serve it on the witness. The sheriff will serve it for a fee. There is no timeframe for serving it before trial but the sooner the better usually. Thanks
Q: I need to remove squatters from my cabin located on leased land in the unorganized territories of Maine.
How do I go about this? Our last attempt was closed without prejudice. I do not understand the legal system and cannot afford a lawyer. Can you help me?
I'M SORRY BUT DON'T HANDLE THIS AREA OF THE LAW. YOU SHOULD TRY CONTACTING A PROPERTY RIGHTS LAWYER. THANKS
Q: Will Maine extradite for unpaid fines
Owe like $2300
No, not for unpaid fines.
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