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I worked as an independent contractor for a door to door food company. The products were not delivered because of lack of inventory and I was fired. Now the company manager is telling customer to join him in filing a police complaint
answered on Jul 4, 2018
Yes they can but there would have to be some evidence as to your intent. The best thing you can do is keep your mouth closed and your typing (posting) fingers still. Just retainer a local attorney in case they come knocking. People unintentionally say a lot to the police and end up giving them... View More 
answered on Jul 2, 2018
Be very careful! Hugging may be ok and pecks on the cheeks but any touching of privates or intercourse will be deemed sexual assault of a minor. You're playing with fire! What if she's smarter than you and accuses you of something to get something in return? This is not worth it on many levels.
How do I prove that in court
answered on Jun 29, 2018
You don't prove anything in court. The DA has to prove you were guilty. What you need is to get a criminal defense attorney ASAP, if you don't already have one.
I need to prove this in a court. I need a lawyer to assess what kind of case this will be.
answered on Jun 28, 2018
I'm not sure what exactly you're asking. Is this a criminal law question, personal injury question, malpractice question or something other? If it's a criminal matter, I handle those. I'm always available for a free consult.
Owner saw him and called cops. Owner and him conversed for a few minutes, no fight or physical assault, my relative climbed back out. He was arrested and small amount of drug was also found on him. How hard will it be for prosecutor to prove this was first-degree burglary. How hard will it be for... View More
Syringes were found in my car, the police believed they had heroin in them and later tested them and found the substance to be meth. I was down the street when the police approached the car, and my friends and I were not found with anything on our persons. The car had been in my ex's... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
Call an attorney ASAP. Don't talk to ANYONE and that included online (here). You're in a jam and it can get a lot worse with a misstep. You need an attorney.
My husband is on murder trial and his code admit he did it but there still holding my husband on a finger print. Its already been 5 yrs and he still in there
answered on Jun 24, 2018
That's how they get people--get one co-defendant to point the finger against the other. I'm sure your husband has an attorney. Find out the game plan from his attorney. If there isn't one, you may need to hire one.
It was a friend's car I was just hanging out in it and there was some damage
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Short answer is yes. However, you need to get a lawyer to help you extract the true facts and formulate a defense. Don't offer facts here online where cops and DAs could see. Get a free consult, now.
I was pulled over for no tags (but my registration paid) and I forgot that my license had expired. I received a ticket marked misdemeanor. I renewed my license the next business day. How do I ask the prosecution to reduce to an infraction? I’ve never received a ticket before and have been driving... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Some infractions could be marked a misdemeanor. Misdemeanors could have jail time. For that reason alone, you need an attorney. Do you really want to chance it alone?
I’d have made an unthinkable stupid mistake by leaving 2 messages on an old friend phone .
The messages were nasty sexual in nature by no threatening word said.
I have no prior record
Will I be looking at jail time
I will be first time offender
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Jail time could be the least of it if it's a minor who received the texts. Certain sexual crimes can have very long-term consequences like registering as a sexual offender. It's best not to discuss it on a public forum. Instead, call a local attorney who practice criminal defense--I do.
and my background said i have a warrant for violation of probation
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Is there a question? You need to consult a local attorney and take care of this quickly or the cops will picks you up when pulled over or if ever in an accident. They could also come for you. It all depends on the type of case.
California law
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Get a lawyer and stop giving out facts here! Cops and DA's look at these sites. If you already have a lawyer, listen to him/her.
Question my friends and I are debating about. With social media growing, many people are now looking for friendship, love lives, and sexual relation online. As the internet is anonymous, allowing you to be whoever you want to be and no one would know otherwise, the last point is brought into... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Why play with fire?! Why not find other activities. Having said that, law which protect minors are usually strict liability and you can't say, "I didn't know." Some have defenses but why take the chance?
I was arrested for 25658(A) Sell/ETC Liquor to a minor. I had to pay a fine and participate in a diversion program as well do community service with a subsequent court date for dismissal for year 2020. I got arrested again for the same offense within 4 months of 1 arrest . I had to pay a second... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2018
Since you are still under probation for the first offense, there would most likely be a jail time. However, it's important to seek consultation with a local attorney ASAP to see if the case can be either dismissed, challenged or to find out if there are any defenses. Don't admit to... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2018
I'm not sure if you have already been convicted or not even arraigned. You need to call an attorney for a free consult. Most of us offer free consults.
Who is wrong and at fault even though the person who walked up to me had made no,threat and no confrontation and I punched him started fighting is there self defense involved
answered on Jun 11, 2018
This is a hypothetical which can end up in many different directions. I don't want to discuss it here because cops and DA's surf this site quite often. You should instead call a local attorney for a consult.
And the police of that city has been called to the scene.and the police leave and the person who did the assault is also left at the scene with the person who was assaulted what should happen next?
answered on Jun 10, 2018
It sounds like you're trying to make a point rather than ask a question. Please be specific rather than asking hypothetical questions. It's actually better to call an attorney locally for a free consult. If it's purely for academic purposes, I suggest attending law school.
I came home from drinking and starting arguing with my boyfriend, things got heated so I asked him to leave or I’ll call the cops. He said I always put him out or threaten to call the cops. I got in his face and told him I don’t care and he got upset and said to me “You stabbed me and I... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
He for sure needs to speak to an attorney but you may need one as well for a potential false report. Please contact a local attorney.
What evidence is needed and can be used in court to convict someone
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Remember, the court is not like TV shows like CSI. You don't need DNA, fingerprints and the like. Someone's testimony is evidence enough. Sometimes even circumstantial evidence will do. If you feel you may need to talk to an attorney, most of us provide free consultation--it's... View More
Dad was falsely accused. No evidence, no medical report, no photos, impossible timeframe. His lawyer failed to adequately represent him, & we are sure there were mistakes made all around. His atty buddied up w/prosecution (favors exchanged) & backed dad into corner for coerced plea of no... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
You have a couple of options; reduce felony to misdemeanor and then get the misdemeanor expunged or vacate the sentence. The last idea is very difficult. However, if you have "new" evidence which was not admitted during trial, it may be worth looking at it. Call a local attorney.
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