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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.
I have been following the case of someone I know who has be on the docket 20 times so far. He has a court date every month it seems. His offense date was in December 2012 and his arrest date was in January 2014. Is there a limit to how many times they can do this before they either have to settle... View More 
answered on Oct 20, 2015
You have not given enough information here. You haven't even indicated what the charges are, and yes it can be continued until the case is ready for trial, but the judge controls this basically, and it must be a rather complicated factual pattern as well as serious charges.
With neighbors, hospital staff etc...
answered on Oct 20, 2015
Criminal records are public records. You can go see the public records at the clerk's office most likely.
Lied and she is willing to get charged for it will they throw my case out also was attending domestic violence class before this happened and had a year and two years probation hanging they violated the program because I cought a new case was told I could get the year when I go back to court can... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2015
Look, asking a question like this on the internet is not going to get you the hands-on legal representation that you need. Get counsel immediately.
answered on Sep 23, 2015
Do a simple internet search on the age of consent in CT. This is part of the result I got: In Connecticut, the age of consent to engage in sexual activity is 16 years old. Like many states, the law only applies if there is a certain minimum age difference between the parties. In Connecticut, there... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2015
There are very few attorneys from you state who regularly answer question on this forum. Go see a private criminal defense attorney in your area. You could perhaps send an email to one of the attorneys who do answer questions from your state. There are not very many chances given to criminal... View More
I just got a job with the VT D.O.C. Five years ago in Connecticut I was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. I never went to jail, but I paid restitution and the record was expunged. Will it show up on a background check from the VT D.O.C?
answered on Sep 8, 2015
There are a number of private companies that get arrest records because they are public knowledge at the time. You would have to ask VT DOC about this. They might also have access to even expunged cases. Here in FL, the board of nursing can get at expunged records, and so can the FBI.
answered on Aug 29, 2015
What should happen is that you hire a private criminal defense attorney, who will investigate all the facts and circumstances and represent you. We cannot say what will happen to you on such few facts and without knowing all there is to know about the alleged crime, the case law, the rules of... View More
If a sex crime (rape) was commited while both parties were minors, and charges are just now (6 years later) being filed, and the one who "committed the crime" is now an adult, what are the chances of a conviction? Also, if they do get convicted, would they have to registure as a sex offender?
answered on Aug 23, 2015
No one can answer this question fully without knowing the facts and circumstances.
Hypothetically, are you required, by law, to produce your license (or other identification) solely because a cop has asked for it? To give an example, if you're walking on a public street, to a store at 3:00am, could a cop stop and ask you to identify simply because you're wearing dark... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2015
All states are "stop and frisk" states, and it is called a "Terry" stop. It depends upon the facts and circumstances of each case. You gave no facts, just a question.
The amount allegedly taken and returned was 30.00. What will happen in court?
answered on Aug 19, 2015
You will first be arraigned, then there will be pre-trials usually until the case is resolved. Get a criminal defense attorney on your side now.
answered on Aug 25, 2015
Your cousin appears to need a criminal defense attorney for this. Basically, there cannot be an arrest for extradition without a warrant for arrest coming from the requesting authority, the other state.
While being pulled over as the cop approached the car the driver flees and gets away successfully
Had in pocket while walking dog, removed it from pocket when loose dog approached
answered on Aug 27, 2015
You need to hire a private criminal defense attorney. The attorney will investigate all the facts and circumstances and represent you accordingly. What you can expect is that the prosecutor will prosecute, and your attorney will defend.
answered on Aug 31, 2015
She needs to hire a criminal defense attorney. The attorney will investigate the facts and represent her.
Spring assisted knife is single blade less than 4"
answered on Sep 15, 2015
I suppose that you have found an answer to this question by now. You could do a simple internet search to perhaps find out if a sling shot is considered a weapon, and whether concealing or carring one in a car is illegal.
I have the paperwork from BoA
answered on Oct 18, 2015
Your best option is to go see a local attorney about this. I suppose that she could be prosecuted for forgery or some other crime.
answered on Oct 18, 2015
Many years is my guess. He does not already have an attorney?
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