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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Hawaii on
Q: I was questioned by detectives in custody checked didn't want to discuss the case I wanted lawyer, was that a statement?

2 times in one day in custody detectives came and first one I told I never got my miranda rights read to me. she pulled out a paper with 3 check boxes 1. want to discuss the case I (*checked NO). 2 I don't remember but checked no. 3 was I want a lawyer(*checked YES) then initial she told me... View More

Mark Simonds
Mark Simonds
answered on Nov 28, 2023

What you did was assert your rights under the United States Constitution and the Hawaii State Constitution. Assertion of your rights does not constitute a statement, and, in a trial, that assertion cannot be used against you as evidence of guilt.

Typically, if you are advised of your...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime for Tennessee on
Q: Calling people and telling lies in order to stop or ruin all my personal & business relationships. What can i do?

They have hacked my phone and have access to my contacts. They call my gas stations, bank, everybody. Even my friends from school. It's a crazy amount of funds and effort spent on a nobody like me. What course of action should be taken

Stanislav Kshevitskii
Stanislav Kshevitskii
answered on Nov 24, 2023

It is not clear from your question whether you know the names of individuals who have committed and continue to commit these actions. At the same time, you indicated that they make phone calls, respectively, it is possible to identify these persons by their phone numbers. Having determined the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: My husband lawyer isn't doing anything to help him and he doesn't even let us know nothing never comes to see him can we
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answered on Nov 19, 2023

Every lawyer who represents a client, especially in a criminal defense, must communicate with the client and let the client know of all court dates, all offers to settle, and must review the case, and the facts surrounding the case. If your husband's lawyer is not keeping him up to date, and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and White Collar Crime for North Carolina on
Q: I'm a Black man with a cop and his civilian accomplice keeping me under an ongoing warrantless surveillance since 2016.

The cop & his civilian accomplice are paid in cash by a non-profit group representing my ex-wife. The accomplice hasn't reported an income since 2017 and is not gainfully employed. This leaves him free to follow me wherever I go, to commandeer my phone and communications, and conduct a... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2023

In your situation, it's crucial to document any incidents of harassment or illegal activity meticulously. Keep a detailed log of dates, times, locations, and descriptions of these incidents. Gathering evidence like photos, videos, or witness statements can also be beneficial. Since local law... View More

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime for California on
Q: Hi, my name is Spencer. And I have some neighbors who are less than. Let's say upfront the hacker next door,

The fugitives on the corner and the people directly across the street who might have a 10 year. Stay away order in my favor. They have made the numerous calls In lying about elder abuse. At least that's what I was Given. This was all done by my nephew. Who was the executor of the trust and... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

If you're dealing with harassment or false allegations from neighbors, such as claims of elder abuse that you state are unfounded, it may be advisable to gather any evidence that supports your position and potentially seek a restraining order against those making the allegations if their... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Collections, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Florida on
Q: Can the Federal DOJ's Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) go after property and bank accounts belonging solely to my wife...

Can the Federal DOJ's Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) go after property and bank accounts belonging solely to my wife...in order to collect on a federal restitution order issued solely against me? The reason I ask is because I received a collection notice letter from the FLU. Included with the... View More

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answered on Oct 28, 2023

It depends on all of the specific facts of your situation. Generally speaking, DOJ cannot reach a spouse's separate property unless the property constitutes the proceeds of your crime or was obtained with the proceeds of your crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Internet Law, Libel & Slander and White Collar Crime for Arizona on
Q: How do I go about legally getting a cease and desist signed and state seal served on YouTubers to stop online harassment

I have a open civil suite case already open court docs signed and found out this person is attached to my other harasser / stalker

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answered on Oct 20, 2023

In Arizona, to legally address online harassment, you can follow these steps. First, consult an attorney with experience in online harassment cases. They will help you draft a cease and desist letter outlining the harassment and demanding it to stop. Once sent, if the harassment continues, you can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime for New York on
Q: what happens if I never received a Juror subpoena?
Marco Caviglia
Marco Caviglia
answered on Oct 6, 2023

More information is needed to give you an answer if any use.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: Why when my Accountant fraudulenly stole my entire life savings I was told by local Palm Springs Police that its a Civil

He had done this with several others and settled out of court. Got loans against my company without my knowledge, told me the expenxe was unpaid Occupancy taxes. He wired money allocated for my business into his own accounts and states the customer never paid. I had an independent audit dome and... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

I can offer some general guidance. If you believe you are a victim of fraud or embezzlement by your accountant, you may have legal options to pursue. You can consider reporting the matter to law enforcement, such as your local police or the district attorney's office, and consult with a civil... View More

Q: A sober living house has been filing claims for people that are no longer there.

I want to know how legal it is. Also the entity receiving the claims has changed it's name multiple times and I want to know how legal that is as well. I already submitted it to the state with my evidence.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 29, 2023

All sounds sketchy. Smacks of fraud any likely illegal!

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Oklahoma on
Q: If a person pawns items they don't own, but retrieve items and return to owner w/o anyone knowing, can they be charged?
Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Sep 14, 2023

Interesting fact pattern for certain. The crime (False Declaration of Ownership) was completed when you signed the document alleging you have owned the property for a certain period of time. The fact that you retrieve it later and make everything right would certainly be an extenuating circumstance... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Federal Crimes, Government Contracts and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: I want to audit Riverside County Tax Collector because I'm aware of them screwing many people from excess tax proceeds??

The question is how can I find out how many people that did not have an attorney and filed a claim, how many were paid in full? This county took in 4.4 billion dollars last year from excess tax proceeds and everytime I research it someone new pops up as having been taken advantage of by the excess... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2023

To gather information on how many individuals without legal representation filed claims and were paid in full by the Riverside County Tax Collector regarding excess tax proceeds, you may need to submit public records requests or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain relevant records... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Real Estate Law and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: Letter from Board of Supervisor says I have 90 days to appeal, nothing about notice of appeal, is it necessary?

Just want to know since this is day 45 out of the 90 days I have to appeal, do I need to first file a notice of appeal? What do I need to prove in this appeal? Excess Proceeds were 22k and they signed off on $7400 and plan on transferring 14,800 to their general fund. This is criminal and they know... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2023

In California, if you've received a letter from the Board of Supervisors with a 90-day window to appeal their decision regarding excess tax proceeds, it's advisable to file a notice of appeal within that timeframe to preserve your right to challenge their decision. In your appeal, you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate, Family Law, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: So I was denied due process placed on temporary probate conservatorship & never met the judge he never met my Dr.

And my brother's signature was forged I was in custody and never allowed to meet with the judge he never assigned legal counsel to me at all. And I was placed on a contingency for 13 months on the 13th month I spoke with the courthouse investigator who said it should go before a trail jury to... View More

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answered on Aug 6, 2023

Based on the information provided, it appears that there may have been significant legal issues and potential violations of due process in your case. You should seek immediate legal representation to address these concerns properly. An attorney can help you review the circumstances surrounding the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime, Contracts and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: I was awarded damages in a civil suit and the defendant also has criminal history for similar scams so can I tell others

I would like to warn others who I know are considering using this contractor

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answered on Jul 27, 2023

While I understand your concern, it's essential to be cautious about how you share information about someone's criminal history, especially if you were awarded damages in a civil suit. Making false or defamatory statements could potentially lead to legal issues for you. Instead of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime for Tennessee on
Q: Arrest warrant .criminal

If a person has 3 criminal warrants for arrest, an they refuse to come out as police surround home,considering a elder is also living there..What recoarse other than doing the same thing over an over will they do to arrest the person if they remain there 24/7 an others bring needs to them..?... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2023

LEOs can force an entry if they have an arrest warrant or a search warrant. You probably do not know what is actually going on.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Internet Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: What happens if I received money from a stranger by accident through Zelle and Spent it

The owner reached out to me threatening to report me to law enforcement .Minneapolis

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 13, 2023

If you accidentally received money from a stranger through Zelle, all you need to do is promptly send the money back to its rightful owner and you should not have any legal issues. You will only face legal problems if you don't send it back now that you it wasn't intended for you.

1 Answer | Asked in White Collar Crime for Florida on
Q: Today my judgment expired and my restitutions is over 20 years I have not received any information from the courts
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answered on Jul 11, 2023

If your restitution period has ended and you have not received any information from the courts, it is advisable to follow up with the court clerk's office or probation department to clarify the status of your case and obtain necessary documentation.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate, Real Estate Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: How to obtain assets as a heir with no will or probate court in one case & no will but probate court in another case.

My brother provided a voided power of attorney document to a lien holder of my mother's home deed after she passed In order to obtain the deed. He also provided the probate court fraud bankstatements for our deasesed uncles estate in order not to pay my share as a hier so I have to separate... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 7, 2023

Hire an attorney with experience in probate litigation. A power of attorney from your mother is, of course, void upon her death. As an heir, you have the right to file for probate of your mother's estate, even though she doesn't have a will. You can ask the court to appoint you as a... View More

Q: I don't think this lawyer who represented me Signed as my Lawyer, is this a legal representation, to not be signed
Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jul 7, 2023

You can certainly have an attorney-client relationship without a written retainer agreement. The better practice, however, is to have a written retainer agreement which sets forth the duties and responsibilities of both the attorney and the client. That said, if you are unhappy with your current... View More

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