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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: My grandson is 17 and been acused of aggravated robbery and he said he didnt do it,so I will like legal advise .

He is having a pre trial in the 20th of November I think ,I havent got the date on the mail.

Bruce Boerst
Bruce Boerst
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

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Alabama on
Q: Im from Alabama. I purchased a 1 owner, dealarship maintained Porsche Cayenne GTS. Nobody mechanic wise ever touched car

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

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: If one took and returned portions of computer hardware and was terminated for doing so, can the prev employer sue still?

If req at the time of termination, should one return any items that one may still have?

Or would that open one up for lawsuit? Items value less than $500

All items were used for practice of building and breaking down hard drives and any items were scrubbed completely of information... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: can the prosecution use me as evidence in a feloney criminal impersonation , with out my knowledge

I was never contacted by law enforcement, the courts, the clerks office, atteroneys and so on. they dissemated my information between departments and to the public. i was the one being impersonated.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Hello, I am wondering how someone in New York with a lengthy criminal history,( 28 arrests, including 1 for murder),

Could be continuously passing background checks?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: What is penal code 487 e PC
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Under California law, Penal Code 487(e) PC deals with grand theft of animals, specifically the theft of certain domestic animals including horses, ponies, mules, cows, sheep, pigs, goats, or other farm animals valued at more than $950.

This offense is considered grand theft, which can be...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: How do I go about filling for a de Novo hearing in the state of Georgia

My brother has a life sentence in Georgia. But he's found it in the OCGA where it states that the judge that sentenced him in his plea, didn't have jurisdiction to accept the plea much less sentence him. Which makes his entire sentence illegal. My brother didn't have a jury in the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Child Support on
Q: Good day

Good day om 17 currently turning 18 in March 16 2025 I live in south africa.

Long story short my parents and I had a massive fight and they threw me out the house so I went to live with my bf he live next door he is 24.my parents then started to threatened me with police if I don't go... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Public Benefits for North Carolina on
Q: What can I do if a forged food & nutrition recertification was scanned into my file & the office won't give me a copy of

My disabled cousin and the man she is currently staying with told the local office she was on my benefits when she was not, then the other person filed criminal charges of trespassing and larceny against me and is trying to have my relative deemed incompetent when she is the only other adult that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: How likely is it that my partner will receive bond?

He was arrested on a simple battery warrant l, paid the bail for that—but today was transferred to another county to satisfy a battery warrant. I was the victim in both cases, I just want to know how likely. I am praying he gets bond for this county.

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answered on Nov 7, 2024

I would say it's probably pretty likely, assuming the other battery warrant is also for a misdemeanor. If you really wanted to stack the deck in his favor, you could reach out to the prosecutor's office and tell them that you are the victim in the case and that you want them to give him a bond.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Utah on
Q: My property was stolen in retaliation by an individual that has a potential assault allegation against me, what can I do

This person contacted the authorities last year claiming I had committed a crime and assaulted them. A few days ago, the same individual claiming to be a victim seized an opportunity of crime and trespassed and stole my personal property out of a vehicle on the property. This individual is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I agreed to come in for a CVSA at the Sheriff's office. Today I failed the CVSA. What should my next step be?

I was contacted by a deputy sheriff multiple times. Eventually the deputy sheriff met me at worked and told me what it was about. I work for a cleaning service and a customer said they were missing $700. I agreed to take a lie detector test, since it was work related and I want to keep my job.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: Is there a free attorney that can get a misdemeanor warrant lifted for new court date without person being detained
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

You have several options to address your warrant situation in Los Angeles County without risking detention. Public defenders can help with warrant recalls, but they typically can't represent you until you appear in court.

Consider contacting the Los Angeles County Public...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: If someone does not live with you and they are on misdemeanor probation, can probation come and search my house because

They spend the night. And then charge that person for your firearms?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: If abuse causing bodily harm of family members charges are dropped will the accompanying protective order be erased

his wife made the accusation. Now he wants to file for divorce but he doesn’t want to do it with anything on his record

Madolyn García Falone
Madolyn García Falone
answered on Nov 13, 2024

A protective order is a civil order, not a criminal one, and it isn't impacted by the underlying criminal charges being dropped. A protective order can be filed without any criminal charges being filed, or in conjunction, but they are completely separate. Both the husband and wife should... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: If charges of abuse are dropped will a protective order go away?

Now he wants to file for divorce but doesn’t want any thing on his record as he wants to be able to get partial custody of his children.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Nov 9, 2024

It depends on what type of protective order that was issued, If it was a 61 day protective order it will expire. If you went to civil court and was granted a protective order it will not go away,

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Loaned gun refuses return

I loaned a ex's adult son a firearm for hunting. We are no longer together. He refuses to return the firearm or even talk about it. His mother refuses to ask him about it. I would like to press criminal theft charges on him and her as a accomplice. What steps do I take to file criminal charges.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 8, 2024

Write a letter to the son specifically stating that you previously loaned him your [make model, caliber, and serial number] rifle; it was not a gift but a temporary loan for the purpose of hunting; now you want it back; and if he fails to return it by [date] or give you an explanation of what... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Kansas on
Q: On 10/31/2024 the enclosed response was sent to my husband & he would like to know if they granted or denied? Please exp

On 10/31/2024 the enclosed response was sent to my husband & he would like to know if they granted or denied? Please explain clearly to me what this means: The court notes the parties' responses to the court's show cause order.

This court lacks original jurisdiction over this... View More

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