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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Alabama on
Q: I've been wrongfully charged for DA Strangulation

My ex husband filed a warrant and Da Strangulation charges on me and I am innocent.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Banking for Maryland on
Q: I don’t know what to do and this is really hard for me I need help

I received a job opportunity that turned out to be a scam and they used me to cask a check for the equipment to work but turns out it was a fake check and the next day my checking acc was overdrawn by 5,000 and there was nothing the bank could do they sent me a letter in the mail saying there was... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Nov 22, 2024

I am sorry that this happened to you. The bank is not liable for the fake check. You presented a check to the bank that was not valid. The bank has no duty to verify every check they receive. That would be impossible.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Probate for New Mexico on
Q: What is the process of adding an additional party to an upcoming trial? this is regarding a trust

I believe I need to motion for a JOINDER OF PARTIES this matter is regarding my fathers Trust where I am now Trustee but the previous Trustee has committed multiple breeches and has yet to be held accountable. How do I make sure he is included in this trial so that his actions are not lost?

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

You will need a NM attorney that handles trust litigation. The complaint/petition, whatever will need to be amended by adding a defendant and a cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty, etc. It will be alot of work and you will not be able to do this pro se as the successor trustee.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Internet Law for Ohio on
Q: Arrested on warrant bc of secret indictment dont c judge til 19th day of sitting n jail, that legal?

Never been in trouble for anything in my whole life before this. charged with 4 felonies. Next court date is 4 days away have learning disability and dont no how to withdraw from plea deal nobody will help judged yelled sayn its selfish inconsiderate this is real life nota jokea

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Q: Just wondering if a bounty hunter can bust open my security gate and door for a misdemeanor diversion case.

I had to reschedule my last court date as it was going to get dismissed because my special-needs son was extremely sick and they know of my special-needs son saw him there are the public defender actually had to say he needed to leave because he was acting out so they know the problems there when... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

You need to know that bounty hunters must follow specific legal requirements in California - they cannot break into your property without proper authorization, and doing so could be illegal. Breaking your security gate or door would likely constitute criminal damage and potentially illegal entry.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: Boyfriend was visiting a friend's home during his visit the cops came and did a search due to a search waiver friends .

the friend is willing to sign statement claiming boyfriend had no knowledge of the drugs or gun found at the home no drugs was found on boyfriend some was found in box in the room he was in but not in sight . both in jail for $50,000 bond cash . rule 8 hearing took place over a cops cell phone cop... View More

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Q: My son was working in Arkansas & the cops stopped the driver and found drugs in the work truck my son says it's not his

My son is currently in back of the cops car and they are doing the investigation to see who will claim the drugs. Neither one of them will admit the drugs are theirs but the cop said they will arrest both of them if neither one of them admit to owning the drugs. My son has already had couple of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: IF YOU ARE VISITING A FRIEND WHO HAS A SEARCH WAIVER ON FILE AND COPS SEARCH THE HOME AND FIND DRUGS CAN YOU BE CHARGED?

THE PERSON WILL SIGN STATEMENT CLAIMING YOU HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF ITEMS FOUND AND CLAIMS FULL OWNERSHIP

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: What is the penalty for cutting down a telephone pole?

A friend of mine got sentenced to 30 years for cutting a telephone pole that seems kind of extreme

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: Is it legal for a property manager to remove a condo owners property from their storage saying they think it is stole

Our onsite property manager removed my brand new generator from my storage unit claiming he thinks it was stolen. He said he was going to hold onto it until the police complete their investigation. He retired 2 1/2 weeks later. The acting property manager told us the day after he retired to come... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Michigan on
Q: My boyfriend beat me up In may and used a rain stick as a weapon and random fruit and other items and his fists will h

And months prior shoved me down a few times causing a sprained ankle and a pulled muscle in my back i did go to the hospital for it and made something up. The worse one with the weapons i didnt and he was verbally abusive through all of it and still verbally abusive at times now as well of I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: If a judge was willing to let me out on my own for a plead of no contest without letting me know the charges is that ok

So I went to court and the judge told me that he did not have all of the charges in front of him but was willing to let me out on an or my own recognizance if I plead no contest to the charges. I told him that I did not want to plead to something without knowing what it is he said what you... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

This situation raises serious legal concerns - you should never be pressured to plead to unknown charges, and it's highly problematic that both the judge and public defender encouraged this.

You have the fundamental right to know and understand all charges against you before entering...
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Q: If the judge let me out on O.R. if I plead no contest to the charges but did not tell me the charges is that illegal

So I went to court and the judge said that he did not have the charges in front of him but would be willing to let me out on my own if I plead no contest to the charges and when I told him I'd rather not plead to something if I don't know what it is he said what you don't trust me... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

This situation raises serious legal concerns - pleading no contest without knowing the charges goes against your fundamental right to due process and informed decision-making in criminal proceedings.

You have the right to know exactly what charges you're facing before entering any...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: If there is a open beer can laying on its side halfway up in my trunk the only way this officer seen it is with a flashl

I laid my seat down for my dog's stand on it's the only way the officer seen it and he didn't even breathalyze me or give me any tests he pulled me out of my car and said that was probable cause to arrest me

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Education Law for West Virginia on
Q: My daughter is truant due to her mental health.

She has been struggling in the wv school system for years contrary when we lived in Texas for six months her grades improved and she maintained a b average. She has regressed since then and is considered truant she also has been disabled with physicians approved chronic mental I'llness I want... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Family Law for New Mexico on
Q: What law requires parents to register their children in NM.? What law requires birth certificates in NM.? Thank you.

We were told that it is a 4th. deg. felony to not register the birth of a baby in NM.

So far, we've found NO such requirement.

If it is required, what statute says so?

We don't want the help of the state, so do we really have to enter into an agreement with the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Gaming for Nevada on
Q: Hi. I’m a big gamer at a local casino here but in Vegas. I gamble 6 figures a year. I’m the highest tier level.

I walked in yesterday around 5:45 pm and put my card in with a big surprise. I was awarded 5000 in free play! Now for a gamer like me, who gambles thousands in a session, this was a welcome surprise. I surmised that I must have been selected in one of the many promotions and drawings currently... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Please clarify. In KY a district judge can only issue a search warrant if the house is in the county they are seated in?

If the judge issued a warrant for a house outside the judges county and the case is dismissed, the county the house is located in can't pick up the case from that warrant. Have I understand that correctly?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 21, 2024

The judge can only issue a warrant for the county (ies) in which he/she sits. That being said, unless the first case is dismissed with prejudice, there is no prohibition on the second county pursuing the charges.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: Can prosecution use evidence collected by officers who did not testify and were not listed on state witness list

These officers reports were undisclosed by prosecutor and have been suppressed since 2004

Robert Donald Gifford II
Robert Donald Gifford II
answered on Nov 20, 2024

It depends on what the evidence is that was introduced (and the facts of the case may matter as well). If it something that is easily identifiable and unique, like a firearm that can be identified by make, model, and serial number (and other relevant evidence), then it goes to the weight of the... View More

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