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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: How much time do I have to file a Gross Miscarriage of Justice complaint

Thought that I was talking to a court appointed lawyer but was talking to the prosecutor

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Q: what should i do my son is in jail for assult 2 and they want to hit him with a strike he has 2 previous strikes

he also has 2 assult 4 cases in washington from last year

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: I think my son's public defender is actually working against him. We cannot contact my son. His calls do not ring to

My phone, straight to voice mail which is a.recording telling me that someone is making a free call to me. This number is not blocked but does not ring. I finally received the arrest report, which has been redacted. But I've found holes in the parts that remain. Time lines that conflict... View More

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answered on Dec 5, 2023

Under California law, if you believe your son's public defender is not effectively representing him, you have the right to raise this concern with the court. You can request a meeting with the judge to discuss the issues you've observed. It's important to document specific instances... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Alabama on
Q: I want to know if I'll be sent to prison on my first probation violation I was told in court to complete 6 months treatm

I was told to do 6 months treatment when I went to court and I'll get 5 years probation but I never showed up or did the rehab till a year later I have now completed the rehab but I'm wondering if I'll be sent to prison

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: if an in custody inmate had an arraignment for dv charges and was told the da has not yet filed charges

must he be released within 48 hours of the arrest if files are not charged before then? also as a victim who was given no say and wants the charges completely dropped is it a good idea to contact the da while it’s pending to communicate my stance and or demand answers for the pending status?

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answered on Dec 5, 2023

In California, if an individual is arrested and detained, the district attorney generally has 48 hours to file charges. If charges are not filed within this period, the individual must usually be released. However, this timeline can vary depending on weekends and holidays. It's important to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for North Carolina on
Q: So if The person recording everything about a day is the only person knows that they're recording it still legal

My wife wants me to record everything that happens at work if I'm not on call with her, is that still legal if I'm the only person who knows that they're recording is there and I'm the only person consenting to it but no one else knows is that even legal

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Q: Does an anonymous tip which absolutely no evidence supports it meet the standard for an emergency disclosure request?

Does an anonymous tip which indicates an imminent terrorist attack but absolutely no evidence supports it meet the standard for an emergency disclosure request?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Is CJIS data for deceased persons, such as fingerprints protected by law from being released to family?

The family member is a retired custody commander of the arresting agency, seeking the fingerprints of a deceased family member who was held in the agency custody facility.

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answered on Dec 5, 2023

Under California law, the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) data, which includes fingerprints, is generally protected and not released to the public, including family members. This protection applies even after the individual's death. The primary concern is to maintain the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: Could this person still be prosecuted?

If someone were to admit to a woman that he had ejaculated into a cup of coffee that she drank months ago and she had no proof this is occurred. However the event did occur. And hypothetically speaking what would happen if the person was lying when he told her that? This is a serious question not... View More

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Dec 5, 2023

The person who "falsely" admitted to "ejaculating" into someone coffee has put themselves in serious jeopardy of a sexual harassment civil claim. Such practical "jokes" can easily get the jokester fired and/or sued. Criminal prosecution is unlikely due to the higher... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Texas on
Q: My son's court appointed appellate lawyer resigned from his case what can we(family) do next.

My son was convicted of capital murder in Tarrant County earlier this year.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: Michigan question

if someone is an inmate in michigan and gets extradited to florida for criminal charges and the verdict is rendered and they signed papers to be sent to do prison time back in Michigan how long does it take to get back there? and who's responsibility is it to get the prisoner back to Michigan?... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Michigan question see below

if someone is an inmate in michigan and gets extradited to florida for criminal charges and the verdict is rendered and they signed papers to be sent to do prison time back in Michigan how long does it take to get back there

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Q: How do I get my money back for consulting services under 21 USC 853(n) and Rule 32.2(c)?

I was paid by the defendant for consulting services and the Government obtained a TRO which forced us to give the money to the Marshals. How do I get my money back?

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Q: can i get someone in trouble for deleting my files on my google account if i accidentally forgot to sign out of it?

i know this sounds stupid but i had a really important file that they deleted

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Dakota on
Q: I was convicted of shop lifting a 10.00 item and possession of paraphernalia for marijuana. I went to court and plead gu

Guilty but haven't paid my fines due to being unemployed. It was almost a year ago. If I pay the fines now could I still have to go to jail

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Dec 5, 2023

I highly suggest paying the fines before they revoke you.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: PO wants to extend probation for an old warrant

I have a bench warrant for a misdemeanor charge in another county from a probation violation I got a year before my DV felony charge. I'm currently serving 2 years on felony probation and am scheduled to be released from probation in 2 months. My probation officer is threatening to extend my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: What are the steps law enforcement take in investigating an animal that was beaten to death in Walker county ga?

After reporting stolen and no report filed, I found his body and reported to police. It was filed, however no officer of any kind actually showed up where I found him. How can they investigate without seeing my dog or the location?

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