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or insurance & plates are registered to a different vehicle/mystery person. The 17 yr old fled the scene but was quickly found and both were arrested. No one was hurt but between depreciation book value and still owing on a car loan, the financial loss is absolutely devastating to me. I have no... View More 
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answered on Aug 14, 2017
If you gave permission to them, that will be a tough sell to your insurance company. If taken without permission, you are in better shape.
Your best bet may be to contact the prosecutor, explain the issues, and request (politely) that any resolution of the criminal charges INCLUDE... View More
Attacked while sitting in chair. Concussion and waiting on MRI results for shoulder tear. Police said they would file report with courts, now they want to question attacker prior to filing. Is that typical?
answered on Jul 26, 2017
You should consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you have not done so already. Also you should discuss the criminal aspect with an attorney who would have experience in this as well to determine if you need to appear or speak with the victim's advocacy office. Feel... View More
I am very concerned because we have a 9 in 6 year old daughter and even though this was the first time he got caught but I found out that he has done this before to his niece years ago. I want to get full custody of them even though they're living with me and our Arrangements was flexible but... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2017
I am so sorry you find yourself in this terrible situation. The best advice I can offer you is to seek experienced family law counsel. Perhaps you might get a temporary restraining order if you are in fear for yours and your children's safety, by going to the police. You might be able to get... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2017
Your question is very interesting but lacks details. Was the burglar armed? What were they armed with? What kind of depository. In order to determine how the crime would be classified, we would need more details. It may be well withing your best interest to consult with a knowledgeable attorney.... View More
So I like this girl but I shouldn't contact her. Would it be illegal to send out a chain text to say thousands of people saying only nice things about her and how I feel about her?
Nothing that would be threatening or mean or hurtful about her. She's not a minor and I don't... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2017
Is there a peace order or protective order against you? Is she a minor and you are not? These questions would affect the answer to this.
Would it still be illegal because both parents are perfectly ok with it
answered on May 17, 2017
Not only is it still illegal, its also wrong and immoral. Just because you "think" the parents all approve does not make anything right or legal. Parents may be able to give consent to minor's to marry but they cannot give consent to statutory rape. An 18 year old having sex with a... View More
Is this a serious crime? He is from the Bronx, NY but got arrested in Connecticut he is currently in Bridgeport jail.
answered on Mar 27, 2017
He needs to post bail. Feel free to contact me for a good local bail bondsman. This is a serious enough crime that it is a class C felony and not a misdemeanor. Its punishable by up to 10 years in Prison and/ or Fines of up to $10,000
He needs a lawyer . Please review the Connecticut Code... View More
My son was arrested couple times because his wife, he was bail out I signed those bond, the last time he was arrested he get out with bond again but he did not show to the court, he agreed with his attorney to turn himself , lawyer want my son paid off his bill he already have 28 k, he did not kill... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2017
Pay the bondswoman and avoid trouble by teaching your son not to jump bail.
He attack me and I did self defense but he punch me in the face and he broke my nose also I got stitches on top of my nose (between my eyebrows)
I would like to know if I can win my case or if I can sue him. You think I can win my case?
I want to sue him for the following reasons... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2017
Chances are he doesn't have money so you can sue him but it won't do you any good. As to the bills, if you are eligible for medical assistance try getting it--it is sometimes retroactive. You can file a complaint with the police.
answered on Feb 11, 2017
No -- “‘Marriage’ means the legal union of two persons.” Conn. Gen. Stats. § 46b-20.
Award For His arrest. Is It His Rights To Find Out Who Turned Him In & Got The Reward.
answered on Jan 4, 2017
It is not his right to know who collected the award. This would be against public policy and prevent good Samaritans from turning in criminals for fear of reprisals. What would your son do with this information? It would be better for him to build a new life and move on.
answered on Dec 13, 2016
I find that remarkably unlikely but I suppose it's possible. I would need more details to offer a better answer. Feel free to contact me.
A few years ago (may be to late) a CT State trooper in uniform off of his shift arrived at my home and tried to steal a dog from me that his friend wanted. This friend and he made up a story about animal abuse which was unfounded. In the end he stole my horse who I had owned for almost 20 years. He... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2016
Before addressing the merits you first need to tell us the date of the incident(s) so that we could determine whether the statute of limitations is an issue.
Illegal pawnshop and second hand store when i crossed examined the detective asking him if he has proof that I sold anything to anyone he said no I also asked him if he sent a (confidential informant) to my business and he said yes and I also asked if I or anyone in my business bought anything and... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
It sounds like you had some good cross exam questions. Where is your case on trial on who is the judge? What is their proof?
if I pay it the officer says it goes away. (ticket was based on all hear say there was no procedure done. Breathalizer found in possession nothing) but if I pay it and my P.O found a way to dig it up then what? I wasn't honest and I'm violated. But if I'm honest and tell her I'm... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2016
You posted this a month ago - that you were going to your probation officer the following morning. So how did that meeting go? What did you tell your probation officer? You might have a follow up question to post here.
she sent the video to me from his phone with the phrase "don't play with me" I am now fearful that she might post this explicit video online. I contacted my ex and he had no knowledge of the video being taken from his phone and swore he would never post or share it per our agreement... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2016
If it does become a court case, perhaps it would fall under Invasion of Privacy. You might let her know that there would be legal consequences to her if she were to post this video and that you would have no hesitation in taking legal action.
Does a PASSENGER in a vehicle stopped for a violation, who has shown a CT permit to carry for identification, has acknowledged that he is carrying a firearm, but is not being questioned in regards to involvement in any crime legally required to turn over their firearm to the police during the stop... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2016
No, you should not have to turn over your fire arm if you have you permit on you and you are not suspected for a crime. Did the officer demand you turn over the fire arm?
SB952 was "temporarily passed" through both houses and due to take effect 10-1-15 however I do not see anything about the Governor signing it into law?
answered on Oct 31, 2015
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0216054dc6cd453f8d83de8bbc84caeb/connecticut-eases-penalties-most-drug-possession-crimes
So he don't go to jail and so he don't miss out on his son life ?
answered on Oct 27, 2015
You have not given enough facts, such as what the charge is and what happened and why now you have changed your mind. Perhaps you should contact the prosecutor's office about this and see whether they will allow you to sign a document that says you do not wish to pursue charges.
Hands on me and the officer wrote on statement that I wanted him arrested and I signed it how do I go about changing it so he doesn't get arrested ?
answered on Oct 27, 2015
Basically, you don't. You started the criminal investigation and once an arrest is made, it will be completely up to the prosecutor whether to proceed with the case.
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