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My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in with 15 police officers and before ever searching him or before any laws are broke can she come in and search me even after me saying you can't search me, with her saying she... View More 
I have received multiple letters in the mail and texts/calls from my family members. I have a husband and a baby(with my new husband) it makes us feel unsafe that they know our location. What can I do? Can I sue my ex-husband?
answered on Nov 6, 2024
You’re in luck, the world is full of them. You can do a Google search or contact your local bar association.
forgery in the second deree
answered on Nov 7, 2024
Yes. Uttering (taking a forged check to the bank or otherwise presenting it for payment or something of value) is an element of the offense.
If one did not know that the check was forged they might lack the mens rea (state of mind or requisite intent) to commit the offense.
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Husband is being evaluated for home detainment. But, am having a hard time with signing away my 4th amendment rights so he can even be considered. My son is 14, and on the autism spectrum. Would officers inspecting our home be able to search my minor son?
I need a live scan finger print and urine test do I have chance to keep my job or will the felony show from bak in 1997
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Yes, your 1997 felony arson conviction will likely appear on the Live Scan fingerprint background check, as these checks typically show all criminal history regardless of age.
California law (under AB 1008) provides some protections for job seekers with criminal records. The retirement... View More
I’m over 18 and just curious
What is the process and What should I expect when turning myself in to the Raymond Detention Center Hinds County after being indicted on embezzlement charges and the judge issued a warrant for my arrest
The apps are Burner and Google voice. Burner allows you to use randomly generated numbers and Google voice is VOIP.
Both the Google voice and burner numbers have been deleted.
answered on Nov 5, 2024
The manufacturer of those apps should be able to track them by IP address used.
Do we both get in trouble? Do I get in trouble? Or Do he just get in trouble because of the threats.
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
You can act in self-defense in certain situations. Whether you committed a crime will depend on a number of factors, including the nature of the threats against you and his behavior in the moments before he was struck by your vehicle. It's not clear from your post whether anyone has been... View More
Sons in Drug Court, never in trouble ever b4 but he can do no right, warrant issued. DCP going 2b terminated,gonna lose his job, cause they're afraid he's gonna run off b4 his court date. Makes no sence at all. They're saying when he left for IPRehab 3 mths ago that he knew there was... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2024
One thing your friend needs to do is file a grievance and appeal it with the jail staff until he’s exhausted all remedies.
Can you be more specific about how is rights are being violated. If you’re not comfortable sharing that information publicly call my office and schedule an appointment.
POS less of a gram controlled substance pain medical documents prove fractures and suffering from physical abuse at the scene that was overlooked guy wasn't penalized n no matter for his crimes
How long after citation issue does the case get put on the docket?
We had sex the night before she got mad bc another girl called my phone so she stares with me and lied on me to police what do I do
My nephew was convicted back in 2015 for murder. He just recently exhausted his appeal process. Approximately 4 months ago his attorney received a letter from his co-defendant (star witness due to no physical evidence) stating he lied at trial and the police coerced him into sticking to my nephew... View More
Does the court have to remove the bond associated with that charge or can they apply it to two lesser misdemeanor charges that had a bond of $250 a piece, and call it a” blanketbond” ?
answered on Nov 4, 2024
They can apply it as a blanket bond. Whether they choose to do so or not is another story.
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