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1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Can I sue and prosecute individuals for being in my phone without my consent

This has been going on for five years and one of there names is Boonzey

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 21, 2023

Yes, you can. But you will need the individual's legal name and address either to complete a police report or to serve the individual with a civil lawsuit. My suspicion is "Boonzey" is not the person's actual legal name.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: With computer crimes , is it an open and shut case if they have your IP address?
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answered on Jun 9, 2023

NO!

All elements of a crime must be proven to find you guilty of a crime.

Good Luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Business Formation and White Collar Crime for Tennessee on
Q: I am founder of a new nonprofit in TN. I have felony from 2013 (UE).repaid all monies, no other criminal record.

Can I be an officer/manger on my board if I have felon from another state? I had an over payment for unemployment of 11,033.38 (including a $5,000 fine) ALL of which I REPAID in full. the nonprofit that I am starting is a community building project teaching beginning farmers from low income and... View More

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answered on May 23, 2023

I am not aware of any disability from running a TN non-profit entity. If you already formed it, then apparently the TN Secretary of State has no problem. Since it is from another State, noone here may know about it at this time, and who would want to remove you anyway? You might look into... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Constitutional Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: I had a house mortgaged into my mom for half the value. My sister became my mom's power 9f attorney as well as a realtor

She managed to take my house and put it in her name. How can I sue her for the value of my home now? I don't have any money for an attorney. I believe 8t shows my house 8s valued at 316,000.00 now

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answered on Apr 24, 2023

If your sister is a Real Estate agent or broker and you believe she has committed fraud and took your interests you can file a complaint with the TX Real Estate Commission.

Good Luck!

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Small Claims and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: Could I meet someone on OfferUp and they could just steal my item that was for sale because they said it was theirs?

I found a bike without a wheel near a store it looked abandoned so I took it and tried to sell it on offer up. Then I make a deal and meeting place and they show up 3 deep and steal the bike without paying me for it. They knew where I got it from but they could have just seen it and left it right?

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answered on Apr 19, 2023

Unfortunately, it is possible for someone to steal your item during an OfferUp transaction if they claim that the item is theirs and take it without paying. This is known as theft by false pretenses or fraud, and it is a criminal offense.

To minimize the risk of theft or fraud during an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Identity Theft, Social Security and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Can an individual be compensated for use of their info?

If an organization takes an individuals credentials to create an entity that generates revenue and income, is that individual entitled to some type of compensation?

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answered on May 2, 2023

It depends on the specific circumstances and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the individual resides. In some cases, individuals may have legal rights to compensation for the use of their personal information, particularly if the organization is using the information for commercial purposes... View More

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime for Tennessee on
Q: a friend of my girlfriend has a daughter caught by the district attorney and judge forging letter as a Dr. for capious'

said female failure to appear to court used Forged Dr letter today and judge had district attorney confirm letter as real but it was fake.

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answered on Apr 19, 2023

Forgery is a Felony. This is a public forum. She needs to hire an attorney, and talk to him.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Oklahoma on
Q: They're talking about re-arresting me when the lab results come back on the same charges I already bonded out on, legal?

I was pulled over and charged with possession. I had a tiny bag of meth and a "mixed" bag of coke and meth, at least that's what i was told it was. I was never 100% sure what it was mixed with and still don't, but If it's fentinol it'll be a little over 1 gram. I was... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2023

Each county handles these matters a little differently, but the best thing you can do is monitor OSCN/ODCR to see if a case ends up being filed and stay in touch with your bondsman. If charges do get filed, your bondsman can likely repost the bond and set you up with a new arraignment date (and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime, Estate Planning, Family Law and Elder Law for California on
Q: How can I communicate intent to file criminal complaints without crossing the line into blackmail?

How can I communicate intent to file criminal complaints without crossing the line into blackmail? My sister is attempting to cut me out of the inheritance from my mother (there's no will), for which I have hired a civil attorney to sue her. However, my sister has also committed several... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2023

Under California law, blackmail is a criminal offense that involves threatening to reveal information about someone in order to obtain money, property, or some other benefit. To avoid crossing the line into blackmail when communicating your intent to file criminal complaints, it is important to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Louisiana on
Q: I was charged with Exploitation of the infirmed x2, Identity Theft x2, and Theft Over $5,000 But Under $20,000.

I'm not 100% sure how are why I was charged for all this. However, the date on the Police report falls into the time frame of when my uncle was being maliciously hacked by the mother of his son. She was apparently hacking into my uncles phone, my grandmothers phone, and my little cousins iPad.... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 30, 2023

If you are not satisfied with your current legal counsel, then you should explore hiring new counsel. If you are unable to do so, then you need to try again to reach out to your current counsel, even if means going to his office and waiting for him to be available to meet with you. As you know,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime and Criminal Law for Nebraska on
Q: I have a consoling merchandise charge that I didn't qualify for diversion for that has turned into a warrant. Below $100

I also have a shoplifting & trespassing charge below $50. I believe I had nervous break down. What can I do to change these to anything not associated with theft so that I can secure employment

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 28, 2023

You would need to retain a criminal defense attorney or public defender to assist you. You may be able to have your charges reduced or dismissed. It may make sense to take the case to trial and have the prosecutor prove their case or the charges dismissed. Alternatively, if it doesn't make... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Kentucky on
Q: Police raid my house without a warrant they kicked in the front door. Then asked if they could do a weapons sweep.

I said they could do a weapons sweep. I guess they took that as they could do whatever. They found a notebook and they are charging me with identity theft. This happened in 2018. They are just now charging me. Can they do that without a warrant. They have no body cam or anything

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answered on Feb 13, 2023

They can charge you with a felony anytime there is no statute of limitations. As far as the warrant issue, they would have to have a lawfully signed warren that they presented to you at the time. It sounds like there are definitely some legal issues with your case. You need to hire an experienced... View More

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Q: Can I legally run a business where I provide business consultation to established or aspiring criminals?

I have a particular skill at knowing how to effectively commit a crime, whatever that crime may be. As a result, I'm very good at providing advice to people looking to also commit a crime. I'd love to be as legitimate a business man as possible, but is that even a possibility given my... View More

Stanislav Kshevitskii
Stanislav Kshevitskii
answered on Feb 15, 2023

According to the theory of criminal law, knowing about an impending crime and not reporting it is in itself a criminally punishable act. This is called covering up a crime. An additional element of the crime in your case may be the planning and preparation for the commission of a crime.... View More

Q: What is the federal marijuana trafficking interstate distribution charge for no more than 50 pound's delivery

I'm a retired black market cannabis wholesale distributor Been out of the busses for years now, I'm so desperate I'm about to break bad in the information super highway online mail order marijuana distribution interstate distribution, no more than 50 pound's a shipment.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 16, 2023

21 USC 841 and 960.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Sexual Harassment, Social Security and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Ok so I find a RV at a storage yard, inside of the RV are the keys and the title. The previous owner is either dead or j
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Dec 19, 2022

The owner of the storage yard has to contact the owner of the RV before anything be done with the RV

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: If your lawyer at lies about receiving documents is that considered obstruction of justice
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 2, 2022

The answer to this question depends upon the particular facts and circumstances. Attorneys have some degree of immunity, but deliberately lying to law enforcement during the course of a criminal investigation could theoretically, under the right circumstances, constitute obstruction of Justice.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: What Federal Statute to use for Motion to Vacate/Expunge Arrest off of My CJIS,DOJ, CORI of an Arrest with No Conviction

18 USC 499, Arrested, No Plea, No Highest Offence Level, Nor Conviction, No Pending Counts. I was released on my own recognisance. I have the PACER Docket 3:92-mj-04824-HRM; Case# 92MJ04824, The Original Case happened in 1992, but was DISMISSED BY ORAL MOTION OF GOVT, ON 11/1/94 By Magistrate Judge... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Dec 1, 2022

I DON'T HANDLE FEDERAL.............

YOU CAN ONLY EXPUNGE A PLEA/CONVICTION............

THUS IT WOULD BE MORE COMPLICATED AND I SUSPECT COSTLY.

IS COST AN ISSUE? IF NOT I WILL TRY TO RESEARCH IT............WHERE WAS FEDERAL COURT?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft, Sexual Harassment and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: can i be convicted if i was basically bullied into it with no choice for fear of my saftey?

my roomates pimp made a scam in which i was told i had to cash these checks, they we or else and then they made threats, they took the $$ affter cashed. i am in court facing time right now. the couple was doing this toher people as well.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Nov 20, 2022

i strongly suggest you either retain an attorney or ask the court to appoint the public defender at your first appearance.

a good criminal lawyer will evaluate what evidence they have against you...............

however, If someone tells you to murder your next door neighbor, that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: I was given a letter saying im the target of an investigation.. and I need help

the case involves my previous employers.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Nov 20, 2022

Retain a lawyer asap. This could be criminal or civil,

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Maryland on
Q: Why would my codependent get plea for misdemeanor and I’m getting a felony

So we both have a plea offer for conspiracy and theft by false pretense he’s been offer a misdemeanor and I’m being offer felony’s why would we be offer different types of pleas for same charges should I take that plea or fight for misdemeanors I didn’t talk to cops but he did and he took more

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Nov 3, 2022

None of us can answer that question since we do not know anything about the case. You should discuss this with your lawyer.

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