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answered on Apr 4, 2023
Unless there's a vessel or other maritime connection, this may be something that a criminal defense attorney could advise on - one option is to reach out to attorneys to try to discuss in an initial phone consult. Good luck
I had no idea it was a criminal offense to let the kids sit on the transom on the back of the boat. This is crazy. Suggestions?
answered on Jun 4, 2021
In terms of suggestions, one option as a starting point is to reach out to a criminal defense attorney in Arizona for an initial consult to discuss the most sensible and cost-effective options, based on the violation. You're correct to include Admiralty - Maritime. But given that you are in... View More 
answered on Mar 14, 2020
It would hinge on the state of mind with which they did it. If done as an innocent clerical error where a person catches themselves about to enter an incorrect amount, that is understandable. If done with the intent to deceive or defraud, it could be a crime. This might be explained by an attorney... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
An attorney would likely want to see additional details here, possibly including pleadings, orders, agreements, and other related paperwork.
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