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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can a judge denied a petition for certification to appeal to an appellant?

Petitition for certification

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

This question has no facts and is too confusing to get an answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for New York on
Q: How long do I have to appeal a criminal conviction in NY, after my lawyer files for an appeal?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

It appears that you already have filed a notice of appeal.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Oregon on
Q: I got a reversal in a criminal mistreatment case in the court of appeals by the supreme court how do I clear my record?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

You have not given enough facts for a meaningful answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Indiana on
Q: I applied for and was denied a recovery agent license due to answering a question wrong

#2 on application I understood as employment discipline and answered no... My preliminary review hearing (appeal)order states that will be the issue talked about. Will I have to explain all my past mistameanor convictions even though the 5 year requirement has past

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

I do not understand this question.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: My husband is incarcerated.his job description indicates he will not be compesated if he gets injured in that assignment

He declined signing.he was given the direct order to sign. he refused.he is being punished for(refusing a direct order).he believe ordering him to sign anything he does not agree with is not a lawful order.does my husband have legal grounds for appeal? if so what are they?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

Appeal what? This is not a court case.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: are fraternal organizations exempt from smoking laws in TN
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

Your question requires research into at least reading the applicable statutes, and perhaps some case law. You can find the statutes on the internet most likely.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Illinois on
Q: Can you give a legal statement while on prescribed painkillers?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

Perhaps.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Hi I was wondering how I can find out if I'm getting chartered out or going to jail.

Somebody called me convict today and I asked ncos and they said nothing but couldn't look me dead in my eyes. Anyway of knowing

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

I do not know what you are asking here.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Do the police have the right to arrest me if someone was calling making false reports of a crime and it wasn't me?

They are trying to blame it on me. Wouldn't they have to have proof? Or could they just make an arrest over he said she said?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

They have to have probable cause to arrest you. Go see an attorney and do not speak with the police about this.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: The cops came to my house and told my husband he has a warrant for his arrest but they didn't show no papers..

Later on found out they didn't what can he do

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

They didn't have a warrant? He can go see a private criminal defense attorney about this.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: A california woman with a past criminal history for domestic violence is charged with mayhem and attempted murder

What's the minimum and maximum sentence If convicted of either or crimes (not convicted for both charges just one) and Will she have to do the full prison term and the earliest chance for parole? Any advice is appreciated. THANK U FOR UR TIME

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

You have not given enough facts here for a solid answer. There are many factors that go into sentencing, not just the charge, but the facts as well as the complete prior record, are just a few.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for West Virginia on
Q: If arrested then charges are dismissed, can I be to be reimbursed for property lost as a direct result of incarceration?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

Probably not, but you should have a full discussion with a local attorney about this.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Im at traffic court and a police officer smells marijuana on my persons and searches me and finds nothing.

The police officer proceeds to escorts me to my vehicle. The officer asked me to search vehicle and if i didnt agree he would call for canine to search. Is this legal?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

Not in my opinion, but I know only what you have written, and that is not enough for a solid answer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: My boyfriend is 18, I am 16 he turned 18 after we had been dating for 5 1/2 months. Can we legally have sex?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

He may not be charged with statutory rape because you are above the age of consent in your state, but he might get charged with contributing.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: My 15 yr old daughter had a 17 yr old male at my house while I was at work; he fondled her. Can I press charges?

He penetrated her with his fingers and left a big hicky on her neck

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

You can report the crime.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: is there a way to be covered legally by keeping a car loan in my name and having someone else make monthly payments?

a ministry replied to my craigslist ad and wants to take over my car payments by keeping the vehicle in my name because of his bad credit. I have told 20 people no to this request but his credentials give me peace. is there a way to be covered by a binding legal contract to assure my credit... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

He could hold you harmless and indemnify you. That would mean that if you get sued and they get money out of you, you can sue him to recover whatever they got from you. But you probably do not realize that you are breaking the contract with the bank by doing this. Read it .

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Who transcribes a police video-taped interview/interrogation? Is it the detective who is doing the interview?

No additional details needed.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

It is usually a court reporter who transcribes things.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: say a person broke into your house and you ended up killing them can you not allow police into some parts of the house?

like say they broke in and i shot them while they were still near the front door can they search around the house regardless of him not having gotten any further than that or can the home owner ask that they stick to an area that the criminal was at

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

Too few facts here for a solid answer. It is a lot more complicated than this seemingly simple quesiton.

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Florida on
Q: If a will states the deceased name must be his full legal name, is the will invalid if only the middle initial is used?

For example the name on the will is written & signed as John Q Smith instead of the full legal name of John Quincy Smith. My mother is asking this question regarding her brother's will. He wasn't married & his will leaving everything to his companion/common-law wife is in... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 10, 2015

She needs to go see a local probate attorney for a full discussion about this. Each state has different laws.

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