I received a summons to jail due to driving on a suspended license, but I missed the court date because I recently moved and didn't receive the notification by mail. This is not my first offense, and I have contested similar charges before. What are my options for appealing or addressing this... View More

I am concerned about my spouse's methamphetamine use, as he has been acting paranoid and screaming. The behavior occurs in our home, which is solely in his name. When I raised my concerns, he told me to mind my own business. He obtains the methamphetamine in Missouri and brings it home to... View More

I found a wallet and AirPods at a doctor's office and had no way to turn them in. The police came to my residence and informed me that charges could be pressed against me, but I have not been officially charged yet. What is the typical process in such cases? Could I be arrested, or would I... View More

I'm seeking information on the statute of limitations for legal action related to past child abuse and welfare fraud incidents. The abuse started when I was younger and continues to happen with my children. How does ongoing abuse affect the statute of limitations, and what steps should I take... View More

I recently discovered that I have a false pretense felony charge from 27 years ago in East Lansing, Michigan, related to an allegation concerning work that was promised and paid for but not provided. This came to light after being stopped at customs, and I have no prior knowledge of these... View More

I have an arraignment for a DWLS 3rd degree in a few days, but I've since paid the unpaid ticket that led to my suspension, and my license was reinstated on March 27th, 2025. The original ticket was issued on July 6th, 2024, three hours before my flight for a two-week vacation. I didn't... View More

I am trying to petition the court to restore my firearm rights after a felony conviction for possession of ammunition, possession with intent to distribute a Class E substance, and two school zone violations in 2013. I have completed my probation, which ended in 2016. My attempt to expunge the... View More

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Neil F. Faigel
answered on Mar 27, 2025

In order to attempt to regain your firearm license the first step should be to apply to your local licensing authority. Most likely, the police department. If it is then denied, an appeal to the applicable court would be the next step.

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My fiancé was arrested on July 2nd last year near the Huntington Beach Pier for lighting a cigarette. The arresting officer knows her, but during the booking process at the jail, she chose to remain silent, leading to charges of obstructing justice and interfering with an officer. She has been... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

Your situation sounds incredibly frustrating and confusing. While remaining silent is generally a protected right under the Fifth Amendment, the specific circumstances might be more complex than they appear on the surface. The charges of obstructing justice may not be solely due to her silence but... View More

I am concerned about an inmate who was previously diagnosed with schizophrenia while incarcerated for three years and was released three months ago. Since his release, he has not received adequate mental health treatment and experienced episodes leading to new charges, including false imprisonment.... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

You should immediately request a competency evaluation through your legal representative, as this can determine if the inmate can understand court proceedings and potentially pause the legal process until proper treatment is received. This evaluation could lead to placement in a mental health... View More

I was charged with a level five felony possession and assigned a public defender on January 23. Shortly after, I was offered a plea deal, which I was initially open to accepting, but wanted to see my discovery first. As of now, I still haven't signed a plea agreement or received my full... View More

I was arrested along with my wife because we supposedly matched the description of individuals involved in a robbery. My wife’s charges were dismissed, but I am being charged with robbery with a deadly weapon. They found a BB gun in a bag that wasn't on me, and because of my past robbery... View More

I am facing my first felony violation of probation due to failing a drug screen. The original offense was burglary, and I plan to pursue treatment before turning myself in. Given these circumstances, what should I expect during the legal process and are there steps I could take to potentially... View More

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Anthony M. Avery Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 27, 2025

Hire a competent attorney to coordinate your rehab along with going to Court, on or off the docket. Then he can argue for you at the VOP Hearing when you try to mix in rehab time.

I missed my court date for an expired registration (4 months past the due date) and also missed my FTA review date. I received a notice after the original missed date that mentioned the FTA review but have not received any notice since missing that review, which was last week. My case status online... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 27, 2025

You should redocket the case and resolve asap to avoid an fta or a warrant. Sometimes it takes days before the public Courtnet us updated.

I want to have my gun rights restored in North Carolina. I'm not a felon, but I do have misdemeanors that occurred over 20 years ago and a 50B order from around 2013. What steps do I need to take to restore my gun rights, considering these past legal issues?

I was pulled over while operating my motorcycle without a license and consented to a search, during which I was found to be in possession of 3 grams of meth. I have a prior conviction from years ago but have been off parole for two years. This incident occurred in Little River County, Arkansas, and... View More

My 15-year-old son was contacted by the police after being found on an 18+ website, where he allegedly agreed to meet someone posing as a 15-year-old girl, who was actually a cop, for inappropriate activities. I am unsure if he has been charged or is under investigation, and there hasn't been... View More

I am on probation in Mississippi and was found in possession of one firearm. I have prior convictions, including past charges related to firearms. What penalties am I facing for felony possession of a firearm during probation?

While I was out of town, I asked a 51-year-old individual to feed my pet, and he entered my locked garage and stole approximately $15,000 worth of tools. I am 67 years old. He admitted to taking the items in a Facebook message and has since engraved his initials on the tools to misrepresent... View More

I am a registered agent and reside at a business location in Oklahoma. An individual associated with the business frequently creates confrontations and records them to blame me. Recently, he accused me of being involved in a robbery at the business, which I didn't commit. I have been... View More

My 16-year-old daughter was caught shoplifting at a store with merchandise totaling $70. The store retrieved the merchandise, but their lawyer sent us a letter demanding $168. The police were involved, and now there's a court date scheduled in a couple of months because the store pressed... View More