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My son bike was being stolen and as my sons went to retrieve there bike they were attacked on school property by bullying delinquent and the so called victims has been stalking terrorizing my family for months I have videos as well of the stalking attacking and vandalizing my home oh yeah did I... View More 
answered on Jun 7, 2023
You should hire a civil attorney who can help you pursue claims for damages against these individuals
If someone is convicted of crimes committed on federal property in the federal court in DC, can they also be tried under DC’s local jurisdiction for crimes not covered by federal law but covered by DC's local law? Or would it be double jeopardy?
answered on May 29, 2023
Yes. They can be tried. Separate sovereigns eliminates the double jeopardy argument.
During the buying process, I began to do a little research. I discovered that the one half of the selling coke was in jail pending trial for inappropriate conduct at the residence with several young grandchildren. They even had a “play house” in the back yard that we looked at.
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
There are none unless it involves fraud or misrepresentation of the sale property. The criminal History of a buyer or seller is rarely germane to the sale of property.
I filed motions Pro SE, to Invoke Speedy Trial Rights,to remove Counsel, to comple the Commonwealth to Dismiss, and to self represent myself pursuant to Faretta v California but the judge went outside the ceterior set in Faretta v California, although my motion to remove Counsel was granted
Or where I can junk it or repo it back
answered on May 24, 2023
It will force the buyer to register the car in his or her name and out of your name.
answered on May 24, 2023
Take a criminal
Complaint for failing to register transfer.
I allowed myself to contact you because I wanted to clear out some questions that I had if you don't mind. You seem to be the correct person to ask this.
If, online, someone says : "karma comes, it applies to everyone" or just mentionned the word karma without adding anything... View More
answered on May 21, 2023
No. Without more, that statement or word “karma” is not a threat.
Filed. Reckless operation 1st & failure to operate at legal speed limit 1st. I was never issued a citation, nor was i arrested or otherwise notified of said charges. Can the state legally pursue these charges nearly 5 years later?
answered on May 17, 2023
No. The statute of limitations on a misdemeanor is one year snd it has expired.
Have not received an official subpoena yet but was told I need to be called as a witness. I don't want to go. I havent spoke with anyone about travel arrangements or received paperwork but was left a voicemail today that they still need me as a witness. Can they still subpoena me out of state... View More
Is it true while on ankle monitor awaiting indictment if they haven’t indicted you in 60 days they have to let you off ankle monitor
My cousin got arrested for wanton endangerment 1st fleeing and evading 1st and reckless driving. They released him on ankle monitor. At first he couldn’t travel only work and home but the judge approved for him to travel out of state today. How much longer would he have to stay on ankle monitor... View More
answered on May 10, 2023
Until the judge releases him from it or when the case is resolved, usually the latter.
I have the evidence to prove I was . wrongfully convinced and imprisoned for a decade and the corruption from prosecutor and my own attorney I have video evidence as well. This was a bar fight, I got attacked my girlfriend at the time was being chocked and punched like a man I tried to help her no... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Highly unlikely you will be able to do anything after all this time. All of the time limitations have long since expired and there are likely no remedies at law available to you. You might want to contact the Innocence Project or the ACLU just to be sure.
He was charged . They will be talking to lawyers Monday but what's the best way to get him out. sorry charge was criminal abuse 1st degree 12 and under. His bond is strictly set as 100,000$ cash. Right now only cash. No property. His court date is 5/22/2023 n that's the arraignment. Thank... View More
answered on May 7, 2023
The lawyers can make a motion to reduce his bond. Depending on his prior criminal record, if any, you can probably get a reasonable cash or property bond set for his release. Start rounding up the cash and see who has unencumbered real property that can be posted for his bond.
in Change Court through Heather Russell in Hamilton County. I am requesting assistance with two matters, the first being to see if I can get assistance getting off probation in Boone County since. I am completing an intensive two year program, as I mentioned before and I am trying to move forward... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
Highly unlikely you will be released from probation in Kentucky early. Almost never happens absent extraordinary reasons. Hence, early expungement is highly unlikely too. You will need to consult an Ohio attorney as to what can be done on that case.
Custodial interference case was sent to the grand jury in April or May of 2022. The grand jury along with prosecutor met with me, asked questions, and that was the end. We are approaching a year, and the grand jury has yet to return a true bill or no bill.
(Felony custodial interference -... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
Highly unlikely that you will be indicted on custodial Interference charges in Kentucky.
I live in a small town in Kentucky, my ex had trouble with the law quiet a bit but not me…. He moved out an went his own way years ago…. They came with a warrent once an detained me but never found anything or him… an I keep telling them he isn’t hear. They have came non stop for years... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
No. You do not. No search warrant = no search. Don’t let them search without a warrant.
Court dates are over, no evidence ever found and purgery was committed. Can we do anything about it at this point? I have video cam and our case was not fair and officer was not held accountable. My co defendant pointed it out in court that day and the lawyer would not say anything about it. Can we... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2023
You can report it to the PD Internal Affairs Unit and let them investigate it. Hopefully, the five year time lapse will not deter them from looking into it.
Had my parole transferred to Florida
answered on Apr 22, 2023
Possibly, whereas if you just send someone to pay them, the warrants will likely be recalled.
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