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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: If you did not assault anyone how can they charge you with aggravated assault. The person was never touched or harmed.

A toy gun was pointed at the victim but he was not touched or harmed. Also the victim ran us off the road and a toy gun was pointed out the window

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

That is an aggravated assault. Display of a deadly weapon is all that is needed. You definitely need an attorney to represent you on that class C Felony.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: If I've been indicted in tx on stalking and the indictment states on or about may 22,2021-july 27,2021 the offense occu

The statue of limitations is three years to indicted. The indictment was stamped july 11th 2024 will statue of limitations of three year dismiss the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: How will they check up on my classes during an early termination hearing?

I have been doing a class during probation but have been struggling with it. It’s at your own pace with no instructor to talk to.

Will the da go to the school and find out about how I’m doing and ask about me, or will they just want some proof from me that I’ve been doing the course... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

During an early termination hearing, the court will likely require proof that you've been participating in your class as part of your probation conditions. This proof can typically be provided through official documentation from the school or program. The District Attorney (DA) will not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: My cousins truck was stolen. What do I do he's in jail and I have no vin # or title just a picture of the license plate.

The truck was stolen Wednesday July 24th 2024.

John Michael Frick
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answered on Jul 26, 2024

You should call the police and report the vehicle as stolen using the license plate number and giving them your cousin's name. Vehicle registration records will tell police the VIN.

You should visit or write your cousin to determine who his insurance company is and assist him in...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: I passed nics in 2020 several times and in March of 2024 I got turned down by Uber because checkr showed I had a felony

I looked on the sc judicial search website and that charge was showing the same as checkr as a drug charge back in 99. That charge should've been showing selling alcohol on Sunday. I've never been in trouble for drugs. How would I go about getting that cleared up and do I need to get... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can a default judgement be issued against a defendant in a felony case if plaintiff knew they were deceased at the time?
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answered on Jul 26, 2024

There are no default judgments in criminal prosecutions. Default Judgments in civil matters against a deceased party happen alot. The heirs and next of kin might want to contest the default. If so, hire a competent TN attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: What can happen to me for dumping trash

I was helping my son earn money and he had to haul some trash. I wasn't sure what to do with it and was afraid to burn it so I drove and my son threw it off the truck in a pile on the side of the road.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 26, 2024

You can be cited and charged with illegal dumping which ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor if the quantity was less than 5 pounds and less than five gallons all the way up to a state jail felony if the quantity was 1,000 pounds or more or had a volume of 200 cubic feet or more. At the bottom end,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law and Social Security on
Q: If I had a gossip account in Instagram and some random person texted me that this girl sent me her nudes and I posted it

I just posted the text and after 40 minutes I delete it

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

Posting someone else's intimate images without their consent is a serious violation of privacy and can have significant legal consequences. Even though you deleted the post after 40 minutes, the harm may already have been done, as the images could have been shared or saved by others during... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Lemon Law for California on
Q: I GOT SCAMMED AND I NEED HELP

I purchased a Black 2017 Honda Civic EX-L Hatchback on June 28th at 2:10 PM with no car title for $14,000 from a man named Rick.

The seller had no title, told me to go to the DMV with these forms he gave me such as Proof of Smog Certificate/Receipt,

DMV Bill Of Sale Signed, & a... View More

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

First, gather all the documents you received from the seller, including the Proof of Smog Certificate, DMV Bill Of Sale, and DMV Title Replacement Form. Keep a record of all communications with the seller and CarMax. This will be crucial evidence when reporting the fraud.

Next, contact the...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: I was arrested in 2021 and put on probation I paid my fines and did the call in bc of covid.

Now they say I have warrant for violation of probation 2 years later I'm just trying to figure out what I can do to move on past this from my Knowledge it was done

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law on
Q: Is it illegal for me to appear naked in a adult webcam site that has an age requirement of being 18?

If I am a webcam user on an adult chat platform Showing myself naked on the Internet on an 18plus site and a possible minor briefly, for just a second sees me there against the terms of this website while I am being naked without having any interaction whatsoever with each other, am I legally to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I do not know what my charges are. I wasn't in my truck, and yet they're trying to keep it. I don't know what to do
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 26, 2024

You should hire an attorney in or near the county where you were arrested who has experience defending civil forfeiture proceedings. The government can pursue seizure and forfeiture actions even though no one was arrested and no charges have been filed. As the owner of the truck, it is incumbent... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Nevada on
Q: Can I have my case reexamined if the person is being charged with a similar crime?

In June of 2019, two men attempted to kill me. I made a report in October of that same year. Nothing ever came of it. Well, this year one of them attempted to strangle his girlfriend. I was wondering if that was ground to re examine my case. Also I'm wondering if my case could assist hers.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for Massachusetts on
Q: If my property is stolen/ID thefted, could it be used as court evidence by someone else, such as an impersonator?

I am not worried that it could be used against me, but more that someone else, possibly pretending to be the owner of the materials would use it in their own case.

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Bao Tran
answered on Jul 25, 2024

If your property or identity is stolen, it could potentially be used as evidence in court by an impersonator. However, the legitimacy and admissibility of such evidence would depend on various factors, including the ability to prove the theft and the identity of the true owner.

Intellectual...
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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Family Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Hi and so my parents had some money in the bank my sister took when parents died. I believe a portion of it is mine.

And so what do I do?

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the situation with your parents' estate. In cases where you believe you are entitled to a portion of your parents' money that was taken by your sister, there are several steps you can take to address the issue:

1. Review the Will and Estate Plan...
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