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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Arizona on
Q: Why would a case be dismissed on the day a trial was to start; only to have a new case filed the following month.

Arizona Municipal court case was dismissed the day of trial, and following month was refiled with new case number for the same exact charges of ars13-1203a1 and 13-2904A1 in which there was no injury the victim recorded the event with a cell phone camera then went to police dept filed charges. I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Hello! I’m in NY. Would there be potential for a charge if I splashed water at someone who is being homophobic to me?

Essentially just splashing water on someone who is being homophobic to me in public, verbally not physically.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Can I call the cops on someone for throwing my things away from their house without letting me know? Is it theft?

My uncle had a room in his house that I was going to move into, but after I got my belongings in there he changed his mind but let me keep my things there for safe keeping and free storage. They moved to San Antonio and didn't tell me they discarded my things until after the fact.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 15, 2024

There are not enough facts to answer your question. It would be important to know whether there was any written agreement between you and your uncle. It would be important to know how long your things were at your uncle's house. It would be important to know how often you went to your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for Nebraska on
Q: If I own my house alone, and am under a no contact order for my boyfriend who won't vacate my house, can I evict him now

Or do I have to wait until the resolution of my misdemeanor dv case? Nebraska residents, no lease

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Are you eligible for a PFO 1 before having a PFO 2. I have had one indictment within 5 years
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You can go straight to PFO 1 without having first been a PFO 2.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Federal Crimes and Stockbroker Fraud for California on
Q: I urgently need help w. fraud forgery & mismanagement of a Trust affecting my rights trustees accountable?

I am dealing with potential forgery, fraud, and mismanagement of a Trust established for myself in which I am categorized under a ‘Special Needs Trust’ that does not reflect my circumstances. There's discrepancies; absence of my signature, false info, multiple drafts, fraud and complete... View More

Julie King
Julie King
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Few lawyers want to take on a client who has already met with a number of lawyers, all of whom passed on the case. Lawyers would likely assume all of the attorneys who reviewed the case saw something they didn’t like, so why would my review of it be any different? Meeting with a lot of attorneys... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: is bifcucated sentence felony B for 940.09(1)(b) homicide by use of vehicle with BAC felony B eligible early relea

sentenced on 01-27-2003 to bifcucated class B felony sentence of 12 years and 6 months in state prison which offender has completed, and 12 years and 6 months of extended supervision in which hes been currently serving since 2015. is he eligible to petition for early release from extended... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Kansas on
Q: Should you fill out diversion paperwork if it does not state it won’t be used against you in court?

It is dui diversion paper work and asks for questions if used in court applying for diversion would incriminate a diversion applicant on their first offense and applying for a first offense. All other diversion applications in other counties state information will not be used in court for diversion... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: can a bifuticated felony B sentence be petition for early release from extended supervision alone at all?

d no contest to sentence ordered on 01/27/2003, WI Statute 940.09(1)(b) for Homicide by vehicle with BAC Class B felony. 12 tears and 6 months state prison which hes already served, and 12 years, 6 months extended supervision ending in November 2027 which hes hes currently serving. any way he... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Can an investigator search your residence simply on the basis of a fourth amendment waiver. Even if there is no GFS?

Investigators stated it's your unlucky day we're doing it by lottery and we're searching everyone in the neighborhood that has the fourth waiver. Probation officer was unaware they were doing this and is still unaware

Glenn T. Stern
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answered on Nov 14, 2024

Normally, you would be protected from such a search by the Fourth Amendment. However, with such a waiver, it usually means you've specifically signed away any right you would otherwise have to contest a search by probation or any law enforcement officer as a term of probation. Probation is an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: who do i call regarding an ongoing investigation into my uncles possible homicide, since i am his inheritor.

My uncle appears to maybe be the victim of a homicide. The police instagram places a suicide upgraded to a homicide for a man my uncles age in my uncles address block, and he has been incommunicado for a while. I am his inheritor, and judging by the investigators questions i might be the last... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this. You should reach out to a qualified attorney or your local law enforcement for assistance.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I do not have any prior criminal convictions? Do you mean in general or felonies

So what they did to me or how I was in fear for my life plays no role in this? I find that hard to believe.

Leland Hulbert
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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I don’t understand your question. If you’re asking about self-defense, that is one issue if you’re asking about prior record, that is another issue. A prior criminal record can mean any prior misdemeanor of felony convictions.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: Why would the tn ag refuse to respond to a complaint and interagatories within 30 in the tn claims commission

Why would defense deliberately refuse to respond to a complaint within 30 days?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: in indiana< if i violate probation efore the expire date, but did not committ a crime will my probation end

i have a vop issued before my probation end date but not for comitting a crime. only for technical violation< now my end date has passed does that mean my probation is over

Elizabeth  Milliken
Elizabeth Milliken
answered on Nov 14, 2024

A Notice of Probation Violation automatically extends the probation period until the violation is resolved.

If the violation is based upon failure to pay fines or probation fees and you are not able to pay, you are entitled to an indigency hearing. If the judge finds you indigent, then...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Terroristic threatening in the second. Can I get a pretrial diversion?

I was made to believe I was poisoned at the hospital. My capsules where opened and a completely different color powder was inserted. The capsules where only half full. The lady from the hospital tried to convince me it was suppose to be yellow. Even though the manufacturer stated this wasn't... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 14, 2024

If you don’t have any prior criminal record, you may be able to get the charged diverted.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: My next court date says misc criminal fel what does that mean

I've been going to court for a year

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 14, 2024

It's some sort of hearing relating to a felony prosecution. What the "miscellaneous" hearing is all about would depend upon local criminal practice.  

For a felony, you definitely need an attorney, either one appointed to represent you or one you can hire. If you...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law on
Q: What to do if you are accused of being unlawfully at large after a recall you weren’t notified about?

Boyfriend was apparently meant to have been recalled back in august but no police come out nor had he received any letter/call about any attempt to recall/arrest him and he got arrested 3 months later at the airport after and he had just came back form holiday. His license had expired 6 days... View More

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