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I’m a 15y.o. girl. Some of my friends are involved in drug use and have told me that their drugs seemed to have been laced with other dangerous drugs. I’m not too familiar with drugs considering I do not use them (and do not want to.) From these stories I have become concerned about their... View More 
answered on Jul 20, 2022
It is illegal for drug dealers to sell anyone drugs, laced or not.
Ok what if it premedatated the 21 year old waited till the 16 year old turned 17 to fight and the 21 threw 1st punch
answered on Jul 5, 2022
You can use deadly force to defend against deadly force, or to defend yourself against becoming the victim of certain violent felonies. However, you cannot use deadly force to defend against NON-deadly force being used against you (in most circumstances). If a person is 17, they're an adult in... View More
“During the glory days of radio, it was illegal to mimic the voice of the US president.” Was there actually a law prohibiting that? Or was just a White House policy and not a legal issue.
Was it law or policy?
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answered on Jun 26, 2022
What you are referring to is the Policy of the Government. The 1st Amendment gives you the right to mimic anyone!
Yes I want to recover this money, I need representation. It will have to be on contingency but if recovered I would pay more to the attorney that took the case than 33% much more.
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answered on Jun 18, 2022
If what you posted is true. You need to get a copy of the award or judgment. As it seems to be over 10 years old, there may be some time-limit issues.
If that $ is in a trust account for your deceased husband, you will need to get a court order from the surrogate's court to get it. If... View More
There may have been ineffective counsel who failed to argue adequately for motion to sever and during the sentencing phase.
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answered on Jun 11, 2022
There is a short time-limit for filing a Federal Appeal. What's worse, in some instances you need to file a Motion for a New trial, before seeking an appeal. There is a lot to consider. But step one is usually, file a notice of appeal with the Court Clerk and check to see if you need to file... View More
Basically My ex has felony possession of a weapon got probation but then got arrested for interference with a 911 call basically stopping a 911 with his gf ? Will he get violated ?
answered on Jun 6, 2022
One of the most common conditions of probation is to "commit no offense against the laws of this state or of any other state or of the United States" so, if he has that condition then he may have already violated the terms of his supervision. Whether his probation is revoked because of... View More
Jailed in Texas in 2019. Was pulled over in Indiana because I live here now for more then over a year. I sat in Marion county jail for 9 days then they let me go, Texas didn’t wanna come get me. I can’t talk to the D.A they said I have to get a lawyer in Texas to talk to them and cut me a deal... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2022
We cannot call you but you can call any lawyer on this site. Start calling lawyers and I ma sure one will be happy to call the ADA,
I have recently come to the suspicion that I may have purchased stolen goods on Facebook marketplace through a person I know and have their ID information and where they live.
I didn't inquire about the acquisition of the property until after the purchase was made. I don't want to... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2022
Normally you would want to bond out, but not everyone can afford their bond. Sometimes the judge will agree to lower the bond amount.
i have had two successful cases filed pro se where they were accused of assault illegal detainment 1st and 4th amendment violations and conspiracy on one and running me off the road on the other. In both cases they settled, i know this and what im up against and if someone took the time i could... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2022
Probably neither of the above. The more likely reason is that the 1983 suit against the municipality pretty much requires that the plaintiff proves that the municipality had an actual policy to violate the constitution. E.g., if a person is beaten up by the cops, to prove a 1983 case against the... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2022
You don't mention what type of case you are asking about. If it is a claim for service-connected compensation, I or another attorney can review your case and no attorney can charge you for that. The same is true for a Social Security disability claim. An attorney can discuss the case with you,... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2022
It is a violation of federal law for anyone convicted of a felony to possess a firearm or ammunition.
I got a car from a private party. It wasnt in my name yet, and was uninsured.
I let someone borrow the vehicle and they never returned.
I was able to track my phone that was left in the vehicle to the private residence of the towing companies owner on the side of the road,... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2022
You could possibly sue them but there is no point suing someone who doesn't have any money.
35640013 del marij >5lbs<=50 lbs
35990021 poss cs pg 2 >= 4g <400
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answered on Feb 19, 2022
It depends on which Felonies you have been charged with to give you a good answer. Usually, if it is not a sex crime or a homicide, you can get probation on your first charges. However, I would definitely need to know the exact charges to give you solid advice.
I don’t consider this to be smuggling since I didn’t gain no money and I didn’t cross anyone over the border the illegal aliens were already in Texas I just had to pick them up. And now I got a charge for this and pending court date.
answered on Jan 17, 2022
It is irrelevant whether you received any payment for your activities or whether the foreign nationals were in the United States: these are not the requisite elements of the current criminal charge you are facing, witch has a possibility of a prison sentence upon conviction.
You must... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2022
In Texas, there is no statute of limitations for indecency with a child, sexual assault, or rape of a victim who is a child.
My son’s grandma (not my mom) was recently arrested for “forgery of a financial instrument >2500<30k, ENH IAT.” It was some sort of government document but I can’t see what exactly it was. It’s listed as a third degree felony on her arraignment public record. She has 5 prior... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Your son's grandma should hire a criminal defense attorney to review her case to determine the best possible outcome as she could be enhanced, meaning given a heavier sentence, if she is a repeat or habitual offender (two prior TDC trips). Under the scenario you provided, it is possible for... View More
He was convinced to give a ride to some people he didn't know by a friend of a friend. Being young(21), he did it for the money, not thinking of the consequences. The friend was driving his car when they got pulled over and they both got arrested. What the chances of him getting off or getting... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2021
If this is a federal case, he sounds like a minor player in the criminal operation. It is imperative that he searches out and hires an experienced criminal defense lawyer with substantial federal court background. He should not, repeat not, try to hire an ex-federal prosecutor in the hopes that... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2021
Federal law gun laws are often more restrictive, especially for cases involving domestic violence.
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answered on Sep 20, 2021
No one can know everything.
If you think you are a TARGET of an investigation with a federal agency, you can hire an attorney to make a formal request, as to whether or not you are a target of an investigation, or Grand Jury target. However, that will not assure you that you are not... View More
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