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Constitutional Law Questions & Answers
Q: How can two grown people lose all their constitutional rights because of someone else's family court case
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Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law
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New York
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Answered on Jul 26, 2017
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
This is too vague to answer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This...
This is too vague to answer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This...
Q: Is 16-10-20, falsestatement and written acts a felony?
Robbie Levin's answer
OCGA 16-10-20 is a felony with 1 to 5 year sentence.
For more information visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com
OCGA 16-10-20 is a felony with 1 to 5 year sentence.
For more information visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com
Q: I am in Jamestown ND How do i view police body cam and video taken?
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Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law
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North Dakota
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Answered on Jul 24, 2017
Answered on Jul 24, 2017
Lucas Wynne's answer
I will address your question and add additional information that may be helpful. However, as a criminal defense lawyer who offers services throughout North Dakota, I strongly caution you not to handle a criminal case on your own. Criminal law is among the most complex areas of law and, consequently, it easy to accidentally damage your own case. With that being said, you will need to make a Rule 16 Discovery Request. This is the type of request that attorneys make to obtain the evidence against...
I will address your question and add additional information that may be helpful. However, as a criminal defense lawyer who offers services throughout North Dakota, I strongly caution you not to handle a criminal case on your own. Criminal law is among the most complex areas of law and, consequently, it easy to accidentally damage your own case. With that being said, you will need to make a Rule 16 Discovery Request. This is the type of request that attorneys make to obtain the evidence against...
Q: Does a city police officer have more bearing in the courts than a regular civilian if hes the defendant standing trial?
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Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law
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Minnesota
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Answered on Jul 24, 2017
Answered on Jul 24, 2017
Joseph A. Gangi's answer
What do you mean "more bearing"? The prosecutor's burden of proof is the same regardless of who is standing trial.
What do you mean "more bearing"? The prosecutor's burden of proof is the same regardless of who is standing trial.
Q: What is the legality of photographing a suspect cuffed in the back seat of a police vechicle?
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Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice
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California
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Answered on Jul 23, 2017
Answered on Jul 23, 2017
William John Light's answer
As far as I know, it is legal. If the suspect is a minor, perhaps it cannot be published, but I am not sure of that.
As far as I know, it is legal. If the suspect is a minor, perhaps it cannot be published, but I am not sure of that.
Q: Do I have until the end of Misdemeanor probration to complete my comunity service hours if my regular fees are payed
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Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Constitutional Law and Probate
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Georgia
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Answered on Jul 21, 2017
Answered on Jul 21, 2017
William Head's answer
If you had an attorney, get his or her help to take the issue back before the Judge, as to your efforts to do as told, but impossible. Rural communities have far fewer community service alternatives.
The conditions of probation typically must be done long before the end of probation. I can't tell you the policy of your court and Judge.
If you had an attorney, get his or her help to take the issue back before the Judge, as to your efforts to do as told, but impossible. Rural communities have far fewer community service alternatives.
The conditions of probation typically must be done long before the end of probation. I can't tell you the policy of your court and Judge.
Q: is it legal for a police dept to file a false warrant " do a "favor" for someone
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Massachusetts
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Answered on Jul 18, 2017
Answered on Jul 18, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
No. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute...
No. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute...
Q: Does a biological father have equal rights to his child as the mother
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
As a general premise, yes; but a custody decision depends on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
As a general premise, yes; but a custody decision depends on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
Q: Is chalking the sidewalk illegal?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
I don't know of any such state statute. If you are charged with a crime for doing so, your citation will refer to the specific statute or local ordinance you are charged with violating.
I don't know of any such state statute. If you are charged with a crime for doing so, your citation will refer to the specific statute or local ordinance you are charged with violating.
Q: If you were part of a prosecution team and you convicted someone of a crime and 10 years later new evidence is found
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Ohio
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Answered on Jul 17, 2017
Answered on Jul 17, 2017
Matthew Williams' answer
If the prosecutor can be convinced the new evidence raises serious questions about the guilt of the accused, he or she can be helpful in defense efforts to reopen the case for a new trial.
If the prosecutor can be convinced the new evidence raises serious questions about the guilt of the accused, he or she can be helpful in defense efforts to reopen the case for a new trial.
Q: Any Cases re: conflict of interest between representation of client in a civil matter and client in criminal matter?
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Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice
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California
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Answered on Jul 14, 2017
Answered on Jul 14, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Not necessarily, but it depends on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
Not necessarily, but it depends on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
Q: Can I purchase a firearm within a day or two of getting off of probation?
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Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Wrongful Death
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Pennsylvania
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Answered on Jul 13, 2017
Answered on Jul 13, 2017
Mr. Ryan L Hyde's answer
The fact that you are off probation is meaningless. You were convicted of a crime that makes it illegal for you to purchase a firearm. If you have questions you should ask a local attorney.
The fact that you are off probation is meaningless. You were convicted of a crime that makes it illegal for you to purchase a firearm. If you have questions you should ask a local attorney.
Q: How to get a Terroristic Act that someone else admitting to doing at the trial, sealed from my record?
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Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Libel & Slander and Criminal Law
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Arkansas
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Answered on Jul 12, 2017
Answered on Jul 12, 2017
W. Whitfield Hyman's answer
If it is a misdemeanor conviction you have at least 90 days of waiting after you file for the expungement (in this case, a seal) before it is granted, if it even would be with pending charges. If it is a felony then you might have other issues you will run into that will prevent you from sealing it.
Hire a lawyer and have them figure it out.
If it is a misdemeanor conviction you have at least 90 days of waiting after you file for the expungement (in this case, a seal) before it is granted, if it even would be with pending charges. If it is a felony then you might have other issues you will run into that will prevent you from sealing it.
Hire a lawyer and have them figure it out.
Q: Is it legal for a female to be topless in Cattaraugus County in Olean New York?
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Topless where, in public? Usually it's illegal. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
Topless where, in public? Usually it's illegal. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
Q: If the dhs worker knows my sister through a mutual friend and the dhs worker is handling her case isn't this a conflict
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Child Custody, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law
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Pennsylvania
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Answered on Jul 8, 2017
Answered on Jul 8, 2017
Kathryn Hilbush's answer
I'm not sure why this is an issue for you. You haven't provided any information which tells me why you care about this.
I'm not sure why this is an issue for you. You haven't provided any information which tells me why you care about this.
Q: If i have a clearly displayed sign that i am video and audio recordingmy presence, in public, is that ok?In MA, RI.?
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Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law
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Massachusetts
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Answered on Jul 2, 2017
Answered on Jul 2, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Where are you recording this? Where is the sign? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
Where are you recording this? Where is the sign? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
Q: what steps to take to amend a police auto accident report?
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Car Accidents, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Libel & Slander
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Illinois
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Answered on Jul 1, 2017
Answered on Jul 1, 2017
Q: I am 19 years old and I am currently going to school in Massachusetts, and I used to live in New York.
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Family Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Social Security
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Massachusetts
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Answered on Jun 29, 2017
Answered on Jun 29, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
If she doesn't give them to you, you can file for new ones. It is a federal crime to withhold such documents of yours. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
If she doesn't give them to you, you can file for new ones. It is a federal crime to withhold such documents of yours. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
Q: Can a woman, in Colorado, consent to sex if they weren't drugged but got intoxicated on their own free will?
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Constitutional Law, Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law
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Colorado
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Answered on Jun 29, 2017
Answered on Jun 29, 2017
Tristan Kenyon Schultz's answer
This is a very fact-specific matter, but the general rule is that Colorado does NOT consider an intoxicated person capable of consenting to sex. This can occur whether or not the accused actively participated/encouraged/facilitated the intoxication of the victim or not.
This is a very fact-specific matter, but the general rule is that Colorado does NOT consider an intoxicated person capable of consenting to sex. This can occur whether or not the accused actively participated/encouraged/facilitated the intoxication of the victim or not.
Q: If I have a warrant for my arrest after making a police report that they said is false what should I do?
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Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and White Collar Crime
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Georgia
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Answered on Jun 27, 2017
Answered on Jun 27, 2017
Robbie Levin's answer
You should hire a lawyer. If you do nothing, you will eventually be arrested on the outstanding warrant.
www.LevinLawyerGa.com
You should hire a lawyer. If you do nothing, you will eventually be arrested on the outstanding warrant.
www.LevinLawyerGa.com
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