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Also am i likely to recieve a probation violation for this? The officer i was pulled over by said i should have nothing but a small fine to pay, this is my first traffic violation and would be my first probation violation, is it likely my probation officer would let me off with a warning?
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Many other factors will determine outcome. You are on probation for what? You have a license but did not have it with you? Your license is suspended? All have differing results. Best to discuss with your PO before he gets a report from DMV. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area... View More 
I've seen a lot of videos online of people baiting and exposing child predators. Which I 100% support. I've got two young daughters myself. These "hunters" have full documentation of the conversations that they can turn over to the police. My question; is this technically legal?... View More
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answered on Jul 5, 2023
Baiting child predators online, commonly known as online vigilantism or "hunting," can be a complex legal issue. While it may seem like a proactive way to expose and deter child predators, engaging in such activities may raise legal concerns, including potential entrapment claims.
answered on Jul 4, 2023
I think you need to try posing your question again. What we see here is too garbled to make any sense.
Im applying for a job at 31.80$ an hour. After passing the interview and the day before orientation I notice on the website they had changed it online to 22$ a hour. If they try to change it when I go to orientation tomorrow can I sue?
answered on May 24, 2023
No you cannot sue. An employer has to pay at least minimum wage, that's it. They can even reduce the pay for existing employees if there is no contract with proper notice.
I found messages between them and my daughter stated she didn’t want him like that but he keeps trying to pressure and manipulate her into it. I’m also in an emotional psychological abusive relationship and financially trapped and don’t know what to do to get out
answered on May 15, 2023
Yes, get rid of the boyfriend! Search online for a support group for abused women in your area and see what they can do to help you. Perhaps what he's said is sufficient for filing for a Protection from Abuse Order. You may also want to take the messages to the police and see if there's... View More
I receive allimony from my x husband. However I started out in the negative when he left me after 22 years of marriage and now I have a ton of credit card bills that are all suing me . On top of it I am in the process of getting a dui charg and my life has fallen apart. I am trying to get it back... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2023
Have a competent bankruptcy attorney review your situation snd help you make the best decision as how to proceed.
I gave someone a promissory note on a piece of lined notebook paper with my signature. She took my signature from that and copied it and pasted it to a fake lease. And used it in court.
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Hire an expert. There are many ways. The ink used by copy machines is different from the ink used in pens. The “white” space in a photoshopped image is a different “white” than the paper. Digital images of a signature are finely pixilated and not a smoothly flowing signature you get... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2023
This is a vague question about forensic expert witness output.
Just as in the 1992 motion picture "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, expertise knows no geographical boundaries and is admissible as long as to is helpful.
In the motion picture, a... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2023
This is a vague question about forensic expert witness output.
Just as in the 1992 motion picture "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, expertise knows no geographical boundaries and is admissible as long as to is helpful.
In the motion picture, a... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
In a criminal case, an omnibus pretrial motion is a generic motion that must be filed within a certain time period following formal arraignment to preserve your right to file motions down the road as your case progresses. These motions are typically boilerplate and contain multiple requests for... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
If the case involves CYS, for example, the alleged victim was receiving services, then yes that file is part of the District Attorney's file. You lawyer should request it in discovery.
I have 5 years probation and have to pay restitution I’ve been paying every month not the full amount which is $1000 a month ($65,000 total) but my PO told me to pay at least $50 dollars a month which I have at time even more and my 5 years is up and I have a hearing my question is what am I... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Once your probationary period is up, if you still owe restitution, you can ask that your criminal matter be terminated as scheduled and that the case be sent to civil or given a miscellaneous docket for the financial costs that remain due. This way you are no longer under supervision by your... View More
The last question meaning what is the success rate of the insanity statue used in pennsylvania court system? The questions are for the purpose of a college paper assignment and I would like to have accurate informaton or at least accurate resources to go to in order to find the information.
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Insanity is an incredibly difficult defense to mount in Pennsylvania. The Rules of Criminal Procedure first require that defense counsel file notice of the defense with the Clerk of Courts. This notice alerts the particular District Attorney's Office of the intent to introduce evidence of... View More
Looking to sponsor a Cuban to come to United States under a new Biden program this year. I need to fill out a form called I-134 A. This program has the beneficiary in the U.S for 2 years. After the two years expire what happens to the beneficiary and sponsor?
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
The answer to this question depends on the specific circumstances of the beneficiary and sponsor, and the type of visa or parole program that is being used.
In general, if the beneficiary is in the United States under a parole program, they may be required to leave the country at the end of... View More
Was pulled over pulling out of gas station officer performed field sobriety test and I passed. Then asked to search vehicle and I said no then spoke to another officer after he removed his recording device and sat on car. Then told me that he was calling a canine unit out to which I responded that... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Based on your description, it appears that the officer may have exceeded the lawful limits of his authority during the traffic stop. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures, and law enforcement officers generally need a warrant or... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2023
The question as is makes no sense, and the asker is best advised to retain legal counsel for his court action.
answered on Jan 17, 2023
There may be a potential argument that the Commonwealth isnt acting with due diligence to bring you to trial if they know where you are and don't make any effort to writ you in; however, the law on rule 600a motions is very pro commonwealth and defendant's motions to dismiss are not often granted.
Hi everyone, on 20th Nov 2022 me and my girlfriend were charged with a retail theft summary offence (CC3929) of amount $149 and criminal conspiracy (CC0903) in Philadelphia, PA. We were arrested, fingerprinted, photographed, and given a citation copy with a court date at the station. We hired a... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2023
Hi, you did not mention what the final disposition of the charges was. Dismissed? Adjourned in contemplation of dismissal? Pleaded guilty to a lesser charge? Without that information, we can only guess whether the arrest (and conviction if any) would affect your immigration status.
Your... View More
Was an over dose, I had been cleaning empty bags and syringes I found behind a dresser drawer left by my ex-wife. She was asked to leave months ago because she was using and I must have gotten fentanyl powder on my hands and touched my mouth. The officer mailed me a paraphernalia charge 2 weeks... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2023
It is generally not appropriate for the police to enter a private residence without permission, unless they have a warrant or there are exigent circumstances that justify a warrantless entry.Good Samaritan laws are intended to encourage people to seek medical help in the event of an overdose by... View More
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