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I was aon probation at 19, it lasted 18 months. I'm 30 now and was told when done with probation I could petition to have my felony dropped to misdemeanor but my probation fees have gone to collections now. Do I pay or can I petition without paying. I should add I did not just choose to not... View More 
answered on Jul 27, 2022
The answer is, it depends on what is in the plea agreement. Is there language in the plea agreement that requires the fulfillment of all of the conditions of the sentence (this is known as "earned misdemeanor language") or is the plea agreement silent to this effect? The statute for... View More
"Mink says pediatricians should ask parents to video-tape the episodes before performing invasive and often expensive tests that could be unnecessary."
Um.... Doesn't us code 2252 and 2251 prohibit people from recording their children engaging in these types of activities?... View More
answered on May 28, 2021
If a pediatrician asked a parent to videotape a behavior for diagnostic purposes, I believe a court would find such recording an exception to any law prohibiting such. If the person doing the recording was my client, I would ensure it is delivered to the physician as soon as possible after... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2021
Illegal? Absolutely. Can you prove it? Maybe. It would require a previous backup to show what was there and a forensic examination of your phone to determine what was removed and when. You would need to be able to show that when the file was erased the phone was in police control.
The... View More
My ex stole my title, unsigned but yes with the bill of sale I was given showing proof of payment for said vehicle, it was MY title. my roommate signed said title and now is the owner of my vehicle. He doesn't have keys nor does he have the vehicle itself. I do. I need help. PLEASE
answered on Jan 12, 2021
I would hope if you are posting here that you have already contacted law enforcement and they were of no assistance. If not, you should contact the law enforcement agency for the jurisdiction and file a criminal complaint.
If law enforcement involvement does not resolve your issue, you will... View More
If someone pretended to be a criminal online and someone reported them, what could happen? This guy is an idiot and was using an app called "Whisper" and told people he was a rapist but never actually raped anyone, he was just getting off.. If he was reported, how much trouble could he... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
As to the first part of your question: A general criminal law principle known as the corpus delicti rule provides that a confession, standing alone, isn’t enough for a conviction. The rule is designed to prevent wrongful convictions, and originates from the phenomenon of false confessions.... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2020
If you are reporting a crime, you need to contact your local law enforcement agency.
To quickly answer your question, ANYONE can commit fraud. I expect you have more details about what exactly it is that your manager is doing but just because someone is authorized to use a credit card,... View More
The Child was 8 and the Teen was 13 when it began. The last time it happened was when the child was 11 and the Teen was 16. It happened 6yrs ago so the child is 17 now and the teen should be 22. The dude has a young daughter now and we’re so scared he might do something to her. We don’t know if... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2020
If you are reporting a crime, you need to contact your local law enforcement agency.
Arizona felonies have a statute of limitations of seven years. However, certain crimes, such as this, may fall into a certain category where there is no statute of limitations. I will not go into further... View More
I created a group that consists of 23 people. We have soldiers, cooking staff, registered nurses, maintenance crew, and a supply/inventory crew that would come together in the event of a total collapse of the government and the United States. I was thinking about having some of us register as NRA... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2020
As a criminal defense lawyer, I don't have the best answer for you. I recommend that you contact a lawyer who specifically deals with constitutional law as this is going to be up the alley of constitutional freedoms such as speech, assembly, etc.
On the criminal defense side of... View More
My brother is being extradited back to Maricopa County from New Mexico. He has 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor for possession of internet porn. He was told by a defense lawyer found on the internet that it would be over $30,000 to defend him. He has no means. He has lost his job and is... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
A public defender or court appointed attorney will be appointed at the arraignment.
My brother has been sentenced and is serving his time currently. He was released on bail in 3/2019 and had no issues until a dirty drug test. He was required to appear before the judge and surrender earlier then his original surrender date in his sentencing. The court then exonerated the bond. The... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2019
You need to retain a lawyer in the federal district where the forfeiture occurred
I was outside a friends house at the end of driveway by the street polishing my motorcycle minding my own buis not aware of anyone home because nobody answered. The house was raided earlier that day before i showed up and i did not know this at this time however apparently there was a jacket found... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2019
Sounds like a very weak case. If you already have a past with the officer, he can arrest you even if he knows the charges will not "stick." If you have not had a preliminary hearing yet, that will be the opportunity for your attorney (PD or retained) to make the case that there is not... View More
A few years ago I left a comment in the comment section of a YouTube video. This video wasn't mine, but essentially dismissed the legitimacy of depression and similar mental illnesses. I said some pretty unenlightened things about depressed people in my comment (e.g. that they're... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
A) The statute of limitations (law setting a deadline by which charges must be filed or a claim made) has likely run on this event. B) Opinion is almost always protected speech unless it is inflammatory, contains untruths, or is damaging to a person's professional reputation. C) It is... View More
The intention is to know where the problem is (we already know that he has a problem) and try to attend to it.
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answered on Jun 13, 2019
One of the best ways to see if someone has a warrant is to contact the Department of Public Safety at 602-223-2233. They will ask for your name and date of birth in order to look up if you have a warrant and will be able to tell you right then and there.
Grandparents are willing and able to pay legal expenses. Minor’s parents do not want grandparents involvement. Minor does want grandparents help. Minor needs legal help. Parents have not obtained legal assistance.
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answered on Mar 26, 2019
This is an interesting predicament you are in because of the individual needing help being a minor. The fact that the minor is involved means the parents or legal guardians need to be involved but not as much as you might think. They need to be present for court and that's about it for most... View More
I paid fine thru mail I asked police and court for records. yhey told me and them that after 5 years all misdeameanolrs are purged from system therefore there are no records. that's your answer right? according to nics its not. how do I get records that don't exist how do I pacify... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2018
Hello, I understand your frustration as we have encountered similar issues. Our best recommendation is to go in-person to the County Records Office. If your case 44 years ago was in Maricopa county then you have a few different locations you can go to. This is your best bet to find what you are... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2018
Your question was slightly cut off at the end. I will need more details about what happened but it is likely that you were charged with forgery and/or fraud schemes. These are serious charges and you should not keep posting about them online and should contact a lawyer for a confidential... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2018
Arizona Revised Statute Sec. 13-901 deals with probation. It is often placed at the end of a charging paragraph with other relevant sentencing statutes as part of the explanation of possible applicable sentencing provisions, but since that language is often copied and pasted into various Court... View More
I contacted the web host to report this site and also contacted the national center for exploited children. There was no nudity or sexual acting out. The site calls itself a modeling site. The girl was 14 modeling underwear and a bathing suit. I did not perform a search term for such a site.
answered on Jun 14, 2018
It is an interesting legal issue. We must first look to the statutes to understand what erotica is and how a person might commit the offense of sexual exploitation by possessing such erotica. A.R.S. Sec. 13-3553 Provides that "A person commits sexual exploitation of a minor by... View More
I'm on ssd (social security), yet they put a hold on my bank account. I am being charged with conspiracy, illegally conducting enterprise, and transport of marijuana. My vehicle was seized even though I am still making payments on it. I am also still paying timeshares and would like to know if... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Probably not, but given the time that has passed since you asked this question, I'm guessing it's a moot point.
My home was robbed by a friend of mine she was the only one in the home and then within minutes we knew everything was taken and the police were called she also had warrants and other things we did not know about going on through the state. the federal police department wanted to go after her but... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
You may have a civil claim against her. Proving it however may be difficult, especially if the police and local law enforcement felt they had insufficient evidence to pursue the matter.
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