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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
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
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.
Could be continuously passing background checks?
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... View More
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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... View More
They spend the night. And then charge that person for your firearms?
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
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
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.
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,
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.
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
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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