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Boyfriend was apparently meant to have been recalled back in august but no police come out nor had he received any letter/call about any attempt to recall/arrest him and he got arrested 3 months later at the airport after and he had just came back form holiday. His license had expired 6 days... View More 
For example, sleeping with a producer in exchange for acting jobs or sleeping with a CEO in exchange for an inflated salary and gifts.
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
I think that you're making a false dichotomy between "victim" or "prostitute".
When I was 15 I was sentenced as an aggravated juvenile. I have successfully finished my parole at 21. Since then I have been married to my wife who has no criminal background.
Im being accused of arson. the exact time this allegedly occurred (which mind you-building is still there) I was signed in @ a county library & logged in on one of their computers. Directly before & after library I was @ adjacent building the county community action building meeting w/ a... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
Arson doesn’t require that you entirely burn down a building. Arson is intentionally setting the building on fire. Whether it burns down or not is immaterial.
The cops aren’t generally going to track down and verify every alleged alibi that a suspect tells them about. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
As a general rule, yes, although there can be circumstances where you might choose not to do so.
She has sent the threat to me in the form of a WhatsApp Note a few days ago. I am not entirely sure but I THINK her threat is in response to an email that zi had sent to OIG, concerning my sister withholding my mother's SSA payments since 2016.
Well now my daughter has been taken into cps custody and I need advice one what I need to do. My court appointed lawyer hadn't answered the phone the past 3 years, now he's about to be the judge for circuit court in my county and says I need to find a new lawyer and that it may not even... View More
Dismissed without prejudice but appeal or tort better
kinda a long story but the gist of it is i have an exgirlfriend that stole my credit card info and used it 4 months after we broke up for over $2,000 with 70+ transactions over the course of a single month.
the detective is telling me that because i gave her my card to get food at one point... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2024
It is not legal, but police may not make an arrest or submit criminal charges to the district attorney for prosecution. They most likely will consider it a civil matter.
You can timely challenge any charges she makes with your credit card company as fraudulent use of your credit card. You... View More
An appeal was filed and granted. They confirmed the lawyer was ineffective. Can I receive monetary compensation for the time that should have not been served. Those lawyers were appointed by The Kings county offices.
No charges. If the other person claims the scales and some of the drugs will they both be charged with intent to distribute or will the person who got arrested have lesser charges due to the other claiming the scales and drugs
answered on Nov 13, 2024
In this scenario, the fact that one person claims ownership of the scales and drugs does not automatically exempt the other from potential charges. In many jurisdictions, both individuals in the car could be charged with possession if they had knowledge of the drugs and scales and exercised... View More
There's a couple laws that could potentially affect my situation I'm curious if either of them is a good defense:
(3)(a) Any
person who was
convicted of carnal
knowledge of a
juvenile (R.S. 14:80)
prior to August 15.
2001, may... View More
I’m also in a Completely different time zone which makes it harder to Consult these matters
answered on Nov 17, 2024
You will need a criminal defense attorney. The failing to stop might be a non-criminal citation or a criminal charge. If it is a citation, it will likely be in a different court. The flee & elude is a felony charge. Your lawyer could move to consolidate the citation with the felony. Some judges... View More
I have a non violent drug charge, off probation and would like to get back to hunting again. I've talked to the local game warden and he says I'm good to go but the sheriff's officer didn't seem to want to help much. Just looking for more clarification.
When i appeared in court 9/2, they dismissed all the cases i had warrants for and i was released by the judge. After court however i wasn't released. Still incarcerated, a warrant issued for my arrest 9/4 Then i was brought back to court and the public defender had me sign a plea agreement for... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
Your situation raises serious concerns about proper legal procedure and your constitutional rights. What you've described suggests potential violations of your right to be informed of charges against you and your right to a timely arraignment.
In California, you should typically be... View More
Misdemeanor case
Because of a recording error. The balif said "this will help you in the long run" So the judge repeated the sentance again. Double jepordy?
answered on Nov 14, 2024
The situation you described does not appear to raise a double jeopardy issue. Double jeopardy, protected under the Fifth Amendment, prevents an individual from being prosecuted or punished twice for the same offense after a final judgment. However, your scenario likely involves a procedural error... View More
If the knock the gun out of their hand can I be charged with arm robbery
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