I have an investigator.. do we contact lawyer or authorities?
Might be better to seek an attorney’s opinion in the county where you live
I have been living at the location for over a year and I have residency. I moved out about a day ago and he told me over text once I move into a new place I can come and get my cat. Now he’s saying I can’t come and get him taking back what he said. I have text proof of him saying I can come get... Read more »
Why not go to the magistrate's office in the county where your ex lives and ask for charge to be brought against him. If you simply go to the house to get your cat, he may have you charged with robbery or theft.
He is stating that all the charges are being dismissed and he gets out of jail in a few months and all he is going to have to do is go to rehab. Is this possible? Wondering if the courts may charge him with the violation charges because he has 8 years hanging over his head.
What you are saying does not sound correct. The fact that he is serving time in jail and then being released implies that he likely has a suspended sentence hanging over his head and he will need to report to probation. If he was on probation and caught the newest charges, he could well be facing... Read more »
If you were convicted of a non-related misdemeanor (Dui 1st or 2nd is a misdemeanor ) and you were not ordered by the court to complete asap, you are lily ok. Contact your client or the court clerk to double check.
You will likely need to complete a VASAP program (which will cost $400) and have an interlock device installed for at least 6 months.
He decides he now wants to move out of their shared room. He goes to a guest room and is trying to move some of her stored stuff out, so he can move in there. She says I will move my stuff myself, and for him not to touch her stuff.
He proceeds to start dumping her stuff rudely in the... Read more »
The scenario describes an assault and battery. Call the police or go to the magistrate’s office to bring charges.
I was able to get my license reinstated as early as possible as I completed everything the courts required well before I was able to get my license reinstated. I thought it only stayed on my driving record for 7 years but everything I see now says it's 11 years. This case was in Chesapeake, VA... Read more »
The 6 points remain on your driving record for 11 years but the conviction remains forever on your criminal record.
My parents are separated and going through a legal divorce. After my mom cheated on my dad and moved in with her boyfriend she and her boyfriend who has a criminal record have been threatening me and my little siblings. She recently sent a trespassing notice to my family saying we could not be near... Read more »
Since your sent you a no trespassing notice and you acknowledge receipt of that notice by tearing it up and throwing it at the front door of where she lives, she can now call the police, if you go on her property, and have you charged with the criminal misdemeanor of trespassing. She can also look... Read more »
This depends on the entire facts surrounding the situation. If the officer has a reasonable suspicion that someone has committed/is committing an offense, and that officer can requests that an individual lower his/her mask in order to make a positive identification. I don't believe a Court... Read more »
If convicted, this misdemeanor carries up to 12 months in jail, but for a first offense and an otherwise clean criminal history, likely a suspended sentence. It is never a good idea to just accept a criminal conviction so hire an attorney and see if the completion of community service would... Read more »
There is no conviction but there may have been found "facts sufficient" to support guilt. This become important if you ultimately want to expunge the charge. (You can't expunge if there are "facts sufficient")
There are 6 misdemeanor charges against me with target suggesting I altered tags on 6 different occasions. Surveillance does not show me altering tags. The commonwealth attorney is going to try and convict me of these charges based on suspicious receipts and supposed suspicious behavior on camera!... Read more »
Your attorney can review all the store video surveillance tapes and see what they show about your alleged behavior. Speak to your attorney about the cash register tapes.
and I have copies of all the messages between the ci and the cop. Showing the ci was dirty for drugs before court and the ci asked for help to stay out of jail the next day for court and the cop helped ci. Can I beat distribution chRges
Since you were charged with distribution, you very likely need to speak to your attorney about this because he or she knows far more about the situation.
Stat. burglary convicted in 2002
It would be better to hire sn experienced attorney for both phases, but you may be able to do the first one. You need the governor to give you back your civil rights, then an application can be brought in circuit court for the restoration of your guns rights.
I filled out a criminal complaint against my partner after an argument that got physical. It resulted in multiple charges being filed, including two felonies. I already have a PFA prohibiting acts of abuse and I really don’t wish to cooperate due to a myriad of reasons. We’ve since reconciled,... Read more »
Since you started the legal process by contacting the police and giving a statement, you will be required to be available to testify at any trial. If you are subpoenaed and do not show up to testify at court, the prosecutor can ask the judge to issue a warrant for your arrest. If you refuse to... Read more »
I doubt he will call the police. This is part of a scam including the threat to call the police. Don’t pay anything and stop talking to the girl. IF the police do bring charges, say nothing and contact an attorney.
girls father wants money
You can not be arrested for responding to a scam. Simply ignore the "father" and the "daughter". Better yet, avoid the site you were using.
met a girl through a dating app we talked then her father tried to blackmail me for paying for her therapy or he calls police
This sounds exactly like an extortion scam we are hearing about. Don't pay anything and contact a local criminal defense attorney for a consultation to learn what your next steps might be.
Relating to Maryland/Virginia
I have a lot of friends, and they are concerned with today's environment, and most are unable afford life insurance policies. If I were to buy life insurance for them and split profits with their selected beneficiaries, would it be difficult for me to... Read more »
An attorney who specializes in insurance law would have a better idea about what you are asking.
Yes, as long as the restitution is paid, your son will get credit for it.
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