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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for California on
Q: What charges for charging money for sexual acts in public in California?

What charges could be pressed against a man who charges adults money to conduct sexual acts in a public space in California? He has been doing this for years, but I'm unsure about the public indecency laws in California or Los Angeles County. He has been named as a sexual predator and has... View More

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answered on Mar 17, 2025

In California, charging money for sexual acts constitutes prostitution under California Penal Code 647(b), which is typically a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail and fines up to $1,000. When these acts occur in public spaces, additional charges of lewd conduct in public (Penal... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Immigration Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Renouncing U.S. citizenship on federal supervision with Philippine ties

I am currently on lifetime federal supervision and want to renounce my U.S. citizenship while being married to a Philippine citizen. I hold a Philippine passport and have established residence there. However, I face legal restrictions, including not being allowed to leave the district and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for West Virginia on
Q: Can a testifying drug dealer face prosecution?

I'm concerned about being prosecuted if I testify as a witness in a criminal trial in Charlestown, West Virginia. My friend is accused of being a drug dealer because he had drugs in his possession and expensive items like a 2024 Shelby Baja, gold bars, jewelry, and cash. He doesn't have... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Federal Crimes for Kansas on
Q: Will charges for illegal marijuana vape cartridges likely stick after a car search in Kansas?

An acquaintance of mine was pulled over on a city street in Kansas for a broken license plate light. During the stop, officers searched her car and found two marijuana vape cartridges. She was given a ticket for possession of drug paraphernalia but was not arrested, and the cartridges were not... View More

Q: Facing charges after an officer's maneuver caused a traffic incident. How can I contest and recover my possessions?

I was involved in a serious traffic incident where an officer's maneuver caused me to spin out. I now face charges of reckless driving, fleeing in a vehicle causing serious injury (though I was the only one injured), and possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver. These charges... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Hawaii on
Q: How can I access collections of cases referencing 18 U.S.C. for research?

I am conducting research on criminal cases that reference 18 U.S.C. I'm looking for assistance in finding collections that include the factual description, charges, and final sentences of these cases. The cases can be recent or historical, and the sections of 18 U.S.C. referenced don't... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: What is the potential sentence for repeated felony offender in St. Louis, MO facing new serious charges?

In St. Louis, MO, the defendant, who has a history of felony convictions (Burglary - 2nd Degree, Receiving Stolen Property, Kidnapping 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, and Theft/Stealing - Felony C), was released early from a 6-year sentence. He now faces new charges including Kidnapping - 1st... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Advice on Motion for Re-Entry after being victimized in Texas and deported unlawfully.

I, Nitesh Bhandari, a Nepali student, was on an F-1 visa in the U.S. since August 2024. While in Texas, I was a victim of serious crimes, including banking fraud where individuals hacked my accounts, drugging, staging a fake drug test, and receiving threats at the Dallas airport, leading to my... View More

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answered on Mar 12, 2025

First, immediately create a detailed timeline of every event, clearly documenting dates, locations, persons involved, and what exactly occurred. Attach any available evidence such as emails, banking records showing fraudulent activity, text messages, or medical reports related to being drugged. If... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: Consequences of new charges and parole status for fiancé in Kentucky.

My fiancé committed a felony aggravated assault in the 2nd degree in 2012 while on parole and was also charged with persistent felony offender (PFO). Recently, he violated parole by absconding for 4 months, during which he was indicted for identity theft in Henderson, Kentucky, after providing a... View More

Timothy Denison
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answered on Mar 11, 2025

At least three years and it will violate his parole status. He is dodging the PFO I so it may not be that bad an offer but he is most likely going back to prison regardless.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, DUI / DWI and Federal Crimes for Tennessee on
Q: Is it legal to be on probation for 20 years for a 9-year sentence with continual restarts?

I'm currently facing a situation in Washington County, TN, where my probation period has been repeatedly extended and restarted. Originally sentenced to a 9-year term, the judge stated that I am to complete these 9 years either on probation or in prison. The extensions have been due to various... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: County search warrant issued to a guest, now in federal hold. Correct process?

I am inquiring about a specific incident where a county-issued search warrant was executed, resulting in my son, who was staying temporarily as a guest at my residence, being taken into custody and put on a US Marshal hold at a federal holding unit. Although he has no legal paperwork as a tenant,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Federal Crimes for Hawaii on
Q: What authority does a new jurisdiction court have to change supervised release conditions without violations?

I am inquiring about the legal authority of a federal court in a new jurisdiction to modify the original conditions of supervised release for an individual who has transferred jurisdictions, without any evidence or allegations of a violation. Specifically, what powers does the new court have under... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: FBI requested info from Google about my account; should I be worried?

I received an email from Google notifying me that the FBI requested information about my account. This is the second time I've gotten this email on two separate accounts with different case numbers. The only legal matter I've had was an indecent exposure case that was dismissed after an... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Kansas on
Q: How long can RICO-related cases remain sealed in Kansas, and how can I access details?

I've been assisting a family in Kansas City with their case involving a relative who was killed by gang members. In early 2023, I learned about indictments related to this gang, but the cases are still sealed over two years later. Despite submitting around 20 open records requests to KCKPD and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: Concerned about legal consequences for son's charges: unlawful carry, manufacture/deliver.

My 17-year-old son was stopped for having a burnt-out front light bulb while coming home from work. During the stop, the police searched his truck without his consent and found several vapes with weed and a hidden handgun. He has been charged with unlawful carry and manufacture/deliver. This is his... View More

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answered on Mar 9, 2025

You're understandably worried about your son's charges, especially since he's only 17 and it's his first offense. Given the seriousness of the charges—unlawful carry and manufacture/delivery—he could face significant penalties, potentially including probation, mandatory... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for New York on
Q: Is the death row too little for them?

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I want to put on death row ,if they do not leave the neighborhood, for stalking me since 2014,right now they are living next to my home at xxxx ave Jamaica queens NY 11432. I got a video that proves it all and shows a lady with a mysterious device on his hand, if by casualty... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Pennsylvania on
Q: Federal sentencing for first-time offender with meth charges?

Under federal law, how much time can a first-time offender get for four counts of manufacturing delivery or possession with intent to manufacture deliver methamphetamine? The preliminary hearing is scheduled, there were no firearms involved, and this person has no prior criminal record. There has... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: Can I sue for a 4th Amendment violation after wrongful imprisonment in TX?

I believe my 4th Amendment rights were violated when police raided my house using a warrant that was proven in court to have been obtained through misleading information provided by an officer. The 5th Circuit ruled in favor of my co-defendants. Despite this ruling, I served nearly 10 years in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Colorado on
Q: Impact of federal pardon on 5th amendment rights in Colorado.

If a person is charged with a federal crime and then accepts a presidential pardon, do they give up their 5th amendment rights? Specifically, can they be forced to talk about the crime, even if they could be tried by the state for the same crime like murder? I am interested in understanding how a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Florida on
Q: Impact of U.S. Attorney General's resignation on federal case with indictment.

I would like to know what happens to a federal case, particularly a criminal case involving a warrant and indictment for credit card fraud, if the U.S. Attorney General resigns or is dismissed. The case is currently at the stage where it is awaiting arrest, with no court dates set. How might the... View More

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