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Did they have a right to arrest me even tho I wasn’t driving? Wondering if the case sounds promising since it wasn’t found in my possession? Do I have any chances of alternative sentencing like the gps bracket instead of jail time? My wife is pregnant and nervous about missing the first few... View More 
answered on Nov 10, 2024
I need more details, but you shouldn’t be thinking about sentencing. Sounds like you can definitely beat this case. just because you were charged with a crime does not mean that you’re going to be convicted. Fight it.
He bought the product under a finance company but failed to use the money I sent him to put towards the payment and I found out so I stopped paying because I knew I paid more than I was supposed to.
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
If you get charged and arrested, hire an attorney and present your exculpatory evidence at the Preliminary Hearing. Your evidence may not help as much as you think.
Due to state not being a physical male/female & the 6th amendment giving defendant right to face accuser face to face?
A guy I knew came to my house and intentionally left a duffle bag with drugs in my house. I was sick in bed. He gets arrested for aggravated DUI, drug and firearm possession. The truck is towed to my house. Later the deputy showed up with ATF and St troopers and knocked on my door. I got out of bed... View More
I did leave Scranton couldn’t dfindmy phone I was out of it due to hitting my head I sat down an feel asleep but woke up hours later and turned self in
It was an open secret. Everyone knew. I was stalked for years. Everyone broke into my house. I was poisoned harass. I stayed home for fifteen years. What is the typical penalty?
Is that illegal? She basically wants me to buy her kids a gift card to keep them from disturbing our sex session . Is she making an illegal request?
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
This situation raises multiple red flags that suggest potential criminal activity. You should immediately cease communication with this person and report the profile to Facebook.
This type of scenario is often associated with various criminal schemes, including human trafficking,... View More
They've built a O'Reilly's next to me. They've elevated their property at least 3' higher then mine, and there run off waters FLOOD MY YARD and the Street. I've spoken and showed videos to the Mayor, He replied," I Didn't Know it was that bad." When i... View More
I was ignored and told that “the cops know who” for two years I went to court. No witnesses showed up with any evidence. I know where they were getting information but they never asked me. Police abused me in the streets during that time and now. I have been injured before. It should be... View More
I was ignored and told that “the cops know who” for two years I went to court. No witnesses showed up with any evidence. I know where they were getting information but they never asked me. Police abused me in the streets during that time and now. I have been injured before. It should be... View More
There has been no order issued, and it's been a week. He won't believe me. What can I do?
The judge said he can just sit in jail and think about it because he didn't want to plea guilty and wanted a trial instead.
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answered on Nov 9, 2024
Trial Judge has alot of discretion about bonded appearances. Defendant may have took too long to make a decision, and kept getting continuances. Good chance Judge thinks Defendant will get convicted.
Police profiling and wrongfully detained. Prosecutor brought up the existence of juvenile records (which are sealed) to further incriminate
answered on Nov 13, 2024
You don't need a criminal defense attorney unless you're facing criminal charges (or may be soon.) If you're looking to sue regarding a possible civil rights violation, you'd want to look for a civil rights attorney or a personal injury attorney, more generally.
Commisiomer pretrail tells.me.that i need to get booked and released if i dont go to police station and.booked and bring the paper back the same day he was going issued a bench warrent
What was the reason for that and would the case gone on without commisiomer forceing me to go to... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
This situation sounds confusing and stressful. Let me help explain what's happening.
The commissioner is requiring you to be booked because it's part of the legal process - even if you weren't arrested initially, the court needs official documentation of your identity and... View More
I was letting someone stay on my couch. Cops raided my place looking for something he did. They found nothing. But the cops seized my guns. My name was not on the warrant. Is that legal? Should I sue them?
He is having a pre trial in the 20th of November I think ,I havent got the date on the mail.
answered on Nov 14, 2024
t’s understandable that you want to support your grandson through this challenging situation. Aggravated robbery is a serious charge, especially for a young person, and it's crucial he has strong legal representation to ensure his rights are protected. Here are some steps to consider:... View More
I knew I'd gotten lucky to find a car with such pristine maintenance records so I turned in my rental.car we drove up.there and made the plunge at dealarship. I paid 3 months full coverage before I even drive off lot. Fast forward once we're back in Alabama with car I first noticed when I... View More
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