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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Arrested for aggravated DV on sept 27, my court date in nov 12 but no charges have been filed. Is that a good?

First offence

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 4, 2019

That could be good but they still can file charges

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: Ex said I beat her up wed when she went to hospital Friday . Police came to house Thursday no problem .

Police seen Thursday she was fine I haven't been around her since Thursday officer said she said happened wed

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 3, 2019

Thanks for sharing. No question asked

If you do, try spelling out words. Write in single sentences and not in run on sentences.

Take the time since you are asking a lawyer to respond for free

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Wyoming on
Q: Can someone be charged for a criminal warrant without knowing?

My sister had a warrant for FTA and she is incarcerated and has another charge for a criminal warrant

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 3, 2019

Without knowing what?

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Internet Law for New York on
Q: I hired a lawyer but the district attorney wont respond

What should I do

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 3, 2019

Thank you for sharing/ No question asked

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Hello my boyfriend is arrested in Illinois and when they arrested him they put his birthdate is 11/14/2000 what can he

He is facing criminal felony charges but they have in under the wrong date of birth he was wondering can he get the case dismissed

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 3, 2019

Nice fantasy

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law on
Q: Early termination of felony probation after completing 10 1/2 mo. of 2 years. Currently on non-reporting status.

I'm on Florida probation for a 3rd deg felony, and sentenced to 2 years probation. My PO recently reduced my supervision to non-reporting status. I'm 10 1/2 mos. into the 2 years and understand that a lot of judges will not consider early termination until the half way point. Should I... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

That is your decision

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: What type of lawyer do i need?

Im payee on my moms social security and i used her benefits for myself. Social security was notified ans wants to talk to me. Im scared to talk alone. What should I do?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Do not talk without first confefring with attorney

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: Whos fault is it if say in a accident minor no injuries but we both left the seen say I didn't have a license ok

Officer came to my house arrested me 2 hour later but no one took my statement just hers

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

Try writing in complete individual sentences ensuring that correct spelling is used. That way you inquiry can be fully and completely understood. No run ons

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Realized I had an item in my hand before reaching store exit. Turned around to go pay. Loss Prevention had me arrested.

Since I had no intention of taking the $9 item, and never tried to leave the store with it, how could it be shoplifting?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

Thank you for sharing. No question asked

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: I have a civil case and I/we don't know where to start
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

Consult with a lawyer

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Virginia on
Q: For Felony 6 and DV, arrested. Is there anyway not to get guilty?

My husband was arrested for felony 6 and DV against his girlfriend. He told me that they had argument and he strangled her with anger. It is his first time offence. He wasn't arrested at the scene, but after her girlfriend reported. I think she made big report against him. Is it possible to... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

Magic does not work. But getting a good attorney is a great start.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: My friend was convicted by false testimony
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 2, 2019

Thank you for sharing

No question asked

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Alabama on
Q: Which definitions are used to apply the statues under each title of US Code?

General Question

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 1, 2019

The definitions given to it by statute and case law decisions

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: I’m from the uk my fiancé is an ex felon can I move t the USA

I’m from the uk and looking to marry my fiancé however as he is an ex felon he is not aloud to emigrate to the uk am I able to apply to move to the USA once were married or will it be rejected due to him being an ex felon

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 31, 2019

Hos status has nothing to do with whether you can move.

By the way it is "allowed."

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for New Mexico on
Q: I reside in NM and have been forced to deal with my civil rights being violated daily for the past 3 months.
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 30, 2019

Thank you for sharing. No question asked

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Libel & Slander, Family Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Arkansas on
Q: I was forced to plead guilty to a felony but the person or victim now says they lied on me an would tell them what 2 do?

Felony on husband aggravated assault. We had both been drinking n he lied on me later on a court date I was n rehab due to court order from mis court n was issued a fta felony judge n lawyer said if I didn't plea guilty id set n county for 4 months waiting on a court date my rehab was over 100... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 30, 2019

You have a lawyer to whom you should be speaking

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Pennsylvania on
Q: What type of lawyer would i pursue in suing a police district for harassment and violation of rights of an individual ?

My son has run ins with the 17th police district in philadelphia for the last 2 years, they stop him at least 1-2 a month for bogus reasons, I made a complaint last year to a sergent and seems like nothing has made a difference, he always appear to get stopped up the street, down the street, two... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 30, 2019

Why hasnt your son ever recorded these encounters?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Do you have to be changed with two crimes to be changed with flee and eluding.
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 29, 2019

No. You can simply flee.

Perhaps you had drugs and you fled to dispose of them. But the poli5se could not locate them.

You fled because you thought there was a warrant out for you, but there wasn't

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: can a parent file a criminal charge on behalf of (or for) their adult (22 years old) child?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 29, 2019

Not unless the parent is a legal guardian or can show the child is being extorted or threatened to not file charges

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: A friend asked my bf to get rid of pills for him. The same kind of pills came up missing from my aunts the same week.

Our friend that he asked if he wanted the pills sent the conversation to my mom. She is now threatening to send him to prison and have my son taken away. What can I do? And can he go to prison based off of a Facebook message?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 29, 2019

I suggest he retain a lawyer for a consultation. Do not be pennywise and dollar foolish.

How much is one day not in jail worth?

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