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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Virginia on
Q: What was the impact of United States v. Leon?

Has this case influenced other cases? Has the decision of this US v. Leon changed for following cases?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 15, 2019

This site is not designed to answers questions of the nature of yours.

If yo wish to find a comprehensive answer I am sure by googling you can discover some

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Hawaii on
Q: I filed a police report for Unauthorized computer access, because perpetrators were hacking onto my security cameras.

The Detective said there was a cliche with my system. We contacted tech support and they said it's not a cliche. Due to an increase in hacking of our system we filed a 2nd report. Without contacting us and only looking at the evidence we summited in our report. The investigator has... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 14, 2019

glitch not cliche

4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Georgia on
Q: Family member has warrants for failure to appear and probation violation.

He thinks if he waits till prob period runs out he will be free and clear.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 14, 2019

And at one time people believed the earth was flat

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: How much money can I get from the below situation?

Let's say a teacher shone a laser pointer in my eye to get my attention and I went fully blind.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 14, 2019

This forum is not for hypothetical questions

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Someone has a federal Case open and is visiting someone else’s house can the Police pop up and search that certain house

The person got caught and has been charged for federal trafficking

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 12, 2019

It seems they did

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: If you are a witness to a criminal case and you are a detective, is that right waived for you. Is that double jeopardy

The Prosecutor is allowing the lead detective in a criminal case to sit in and listen to everything including the selection of the jurors and everything else involved in the trial

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 12, 2019

That is legsl. It happens in every

Federal criminal case

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Indiana on
Q: I put a man in jail. Is his lawyer allowed to give him my address, phone number, and drivers license number.

I am being harassed by a man who I put in jail. His lawyer gave out my personal information and now he has called me and he knows where I live.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 12, 2019

It probably was on the police reports

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law on
Q: Is it possible as a settlement to keep surveillance cameras in someone's home?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 12, 2019

Settlement is a civil term.

Your inquiry is listed under criminal law

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law on
Q: Is it possible as punishment/settlement, for someone to be cryopreserved?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 12, 2019

You are watching too many fictional stories on TV

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: During my first appearance on felony drug possession charges i was denied a court appointed attorney. Can i ask again?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 12, 2019

There is an old adage: There is no harm in asking.

Have you shopped for one to determine if you can afford the fees?

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: In SC can a husband press Petit larceny charges against wife for depositing a check made to him in her account

Husband is accusing wife of taking check addressed to him out of the mailbox at their marital home and depositing it on her personal bank account with his endorsement on the back.he is pressing Petit larceny charges

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 11, 2019

This will surely add to the family harmony

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Tennessee on
Q: Can someone refuse a lie detector test if so can they refuse with police involment.

What happens if refuse with police involment

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 11, 2019

I do not understand what "with police involvement" means

Anyone can refuse a polygraph

I suggest contacting an attorney before you talk or take any action

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Is it possible for only one person to be charged on a conspiracy inditment? (federal but in South Carolina)
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 10, 2019

Yes, a single person can be indicted depending on the words of the indictment. One example is where the other person cannot be identified

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Nebraska on
Q: Is telling someone to go kill themself illegal?

My boyfriend and I are breaking up. It has been physical abuse and Mental. Now he's telling me to go kill myself. After he already knows that I have history of mental illness.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 9, 2019

No

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Tennessee on
Q: I was discriminated against and lied about by a new manager and I have rent to pay. I would like to sue for harassment.

Pinewood Social employee

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 9, 2019

You can sue. It will take months to resolve your case

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: How do I find out when my court date is

And if I've been arrested because bond was revoked what can I do to become bondable

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 9, 2019

Without knowing all the facts, it is impossible to answer. Call the clerk's office for the date

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: What can you get charged with for making a false statement?

I made a false statement against my boyfriend who is charged with aggravated battery and kidnapping I was very angry and that’s why I made the statement I did and I lied what will I get charged with it if I tell the DA that I lied and I write a letter?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 9, 2019

There is always that possibility.

It be worth it to retain an attorney

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for New York on
Q: CAN I SUE POLICE FOR FALSAFYING WARRANTS.

IN 88 I WAS CAUGHT SLEEPING WITH A COPS WIFE. 30 DAYS LATER I WAS RAIDED. 5 DAYS LATER MY WIFE IS SLEEPING WITH THE COP WHICH I SLEPT WITH HIS WIFE. WARRANT WAS SIGNED BY THE COPS DAD. HE WAS A DETCTIVE. I SAT IN JAIL FOR 45 DAYS. CHARGES DROPPED FROM FELONY TO MISD. 8 MONTHS LATER I WAS ARRESTED... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 9, 2019

First, typing in all capital letter is considered rude. If you believe you are justified, then you should consider the feelings and position of the recipients.

There is no legal avenue to get back in court after so many years

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