I received an Honorable Discharge. When applying for a job, the arrest record of 2002/2003 shows. Can I get that arrest record expunged? If so what are the steps?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
The process of expunging an arrest record can vary significantly based on jurisdiction, the nature of the offenses involved, and other factors.
In general, to pursue expungement, you would likely want to take the following steps:
Review your Eligibility: Different jurisdictions have... View More 
Can a National Guard commander have a soldier arrested for not showing up to Annual Training orders? Haven’t been able to find any answers on AWOL in the 2022 FL Statutes.
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
Yes, a National Guard commander can initiate a warrant for your arrest if you fail to show up for Annual Training. Under federal law, failure to report for duty or unauthorized absence from the National Guard can be considered a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which is the... View More
We are both military she is Air Force. I am army national guard on a deployment. She is not going to allow me in the kids life and is going to send me court docs requesting protection. No domestic violence has occurred.
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answered on May 19, 2022
In Florida, if you want to assert your rights you would need to file a petition for paternity. In Florida if you take no action the mother will have full legal custody and control of the child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My husband, who is in the Air Force, is leaving for about five months to tech school to cross train to his new AFSC. There is a parenting agreement in place for my stepdaughter and right now we have her every other weekend (Friday - Monday). Will a military POA suffice so I can take over my... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2022
The Judge was the ONLY person who established your husband's visitation rights, and the Judge is the only person who can answer this question. Do NOT rely on a "military POA." Ask the Judge.
answered on Sep 16, 2022
You can request to be put on a payment plan by calling VA at 800-827-0648 or by going to this website: https://www.va.gov/manage-va-debt/
I am active duty member currently on deployment but coming home soon. Back in January my car got impounded for expired tags. I talked to the impound lot and explained the situation and they said they would hold my car till I got back from deployment. Now right when I am about to come home I found... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2022
You are protected by the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, which protects military personnel from certain actions while deployed. You should contact the bank and assert the repossession was improper under the Act, especially since you were not past due and had made arrangements for you... View More
“ The militia consists of all able-bodied citizens of this state and all other able-bodied persons who have declared their intention to become citizens.” Does this mean that there is no defined age range? I’m 15 years old, and I’m curious if I’m legally part of this militia.
answered on Feb 1, 2022
Florida Statute 0.02 Militia.— (the statute from which you have quoted) provides that
(1) The militia consists of all able-bodied citizens of this state and all other able-bodied persons who have declared their intention to become citizens. ... ".
Correct. There seems... View More
Charged with F2 Laviscious battery in Florida. Met person in an adult website that promised is only adults within their regulations. Person faked age and mother pursuing for this veteran to be charged. I did not know.
answered on Jan 4, 2022
First thing for you to do is to hire a competent and aggressive criminal trial lawyer...and refrain from discussing the facts of this case on the internet...These charges are extremely serious and you are facing severe consequences if convicted. My former partner, Bruce Lehr, is a very effective... View More
The father has not been in her life since she was 1, and has had no contact nor attempted to contact her. I understand that these kind of adoption can cost quite a bit, and given my wife's disability, we don't have that kind of extra money. So I'm asking if there are any pro bono... View More
answered on May 11, 2021
You can actually do this without an attorney if you are unable to locate a pro bono attorney. Here is the link to the forms from the Florida Courts website:... View More
He was named in a class action suit that was settled after he died and at the time all the children were minors and we never married. How can they find out what happened to this money that they should be entitled too.
answered on Aug 18, 2020
I'm very sorry for your loss and your family's loss. This is something that the military law attorneys or veteran's benefit's attorneys here would know the most about. But you await a response for two weeks. There is a nonprofit organization that deals with veteran's rights... View More
I've served 2 of 6 years and I'm 20 years old and I've met all of the conditions except the restitution. Is it possible to get off to join the military?
answered on Aug 7, 2020
Typically restitution is one of the most important conditions of probation. This of course depends on the type of charge and restitution amount involved. Some judges might be willing to convert restitution to a lien based on a Motion requesting the judge to do so. In my experience most judges will... View More
My girlfriend is being blacked mailed by her husband and threatening her that he will ruin her career and take everything away from her if she divorces him. He verbally and emotionally abused her. He uses religion to shame her and family as well. He has emails, text messages and pictures of us and... View More
Volunteered for duty with the understanding I would get diesel school after Basic training, got then told after basic, when I was stationed I got told then I didn't have it in writing so I was out of luck. Young and dumb, I would show them I went AWOL, then didn't honor their end , I told... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
Good Morning,
It is possible to address these issues. You can apply for a discharge upgrade as well as have certain information removed from your record. Their are a lot of variables that you should discuss with an attorney that is experienced in dealing with these issues. I have had... View More
can I have them dropped to misdemeanors, if not what can I do?
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answered on Jan 22, 2020
Possibly. You’ll need a good lawyer to make it happen for you and the backing of a recruiter
They are still married, neither has filed for legal separation or divorce. They have 2 kids wife is Army, husband is Airforce.. wife is stationed in Enterprise Alabama but filed from Montgomery county. Husband stationed in Florida. the father pays half of daycare and provides extra money for food,... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2019
Child support can always be requested, even if the parents are still married. But it sounds like the jurisdiction on this case may be incorrect as child support must be filed where the paying parent lives, not where the children live. An attorney should be consulted to see if the case can be... View More
He when to Dominican Rep and put the divorce there and he doesn't add anything on the divorce paper, Im allowed to have some of his retirement?
answered on Oct 15, 2019
You probably need to seek a modification of the DR divorce decree. For that you will need to consult an attorney in the Dominican Republic.
I feel my Google accnt.Has fallen into the wrong hands, and how legal is to use military tactics on a person, such as extracting info while sleeping,
Hi, I bought a condominium apartment after my husband passed in Afghanistan. He was in the Army... I had unexpected events that caused me to fall behind on the maintenance fees. I could not afford a lawyer when the lawsuit was filed against me. Now, the judge has issued a by sale date set in April.... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2018
First step is to consult with a Foreclosure defense attorney from the county where the condo is located.
The attorney needs to review the Foreclosure paperwork. Then he or she can give you options on what can be done.
I have recently applied for naturalization and have been a green card holder for 11 years. When I was 14 I was caught shoplifting and did a diversion program which led to my charges to be dismissed. When I was 16 I was falsely arrested for battery on a police officer which is a felony. We fought... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2017
Thank you for your question.
You need to consult with an immigration attorney, but it sounds like the charges were dropped. Without knowing all the details in the case, however, it is really hard to tell what the impact on your application would be. It is likely that it would have none,... View More
I am a 17 year old male on a felony probation for lead molestation (not a registered sex offender). I get off probation at the age of 19 and my felony clears at the age of 24.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
It would be up to the military branch you are seeking to join. Candidly, I think you would have difficulty joining.
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