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Is it true that some states do not penalize for distribution of child pornography?

I am unaware of any state jurisdictions which do not criminalize the possession and distribution of CP. Moreover, unless you are talking about something non-internet related, which is hard to imagine these days, you should strongly consider the possibility that the federal government may consider the use of the internet as being somethin used in interstate commerce and therefore allowing them to prosecue a distributor under federal criminal law.

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What are the requirements of becoming a Public Defender starting at college?

Everything the other lawyer stated is accurate, but I will offer a different opinion about what to major in. Typical pre-law majors are political science/history oriented. If you had said you wanted to be a politician, then I'd say that makes sense. Otherwise, none of that cocktail party kind of trivia made a difference in my life on the LSAT, in law school, or in the courtroom. You want to leave college capable of being a good writer, having good reading comprehension, but most importantly,...

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I was the victim of a hit and run, and my question is that I later found out who the person responsible was and now what to do?

You'll also want to start thinking about how you (or the State) would be able to prove any of this. Did he confess to the person who told you? Was there paint exchanged that can be mached up? Did he go and get his car fixed shortly thereafter with damage consistent to the crash? Etc. Before you or the State will enjoy any hopes of success in court, some thought will have to be put into what evidence there is.

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I was served a summons to appear in Palm Beach county Fl. The chargeis Mis. Battery, It is a false charge and dates back to Feb

If the State went to the trouble of reviewing the at large file (at large means you remained at large without an arrest), decided to file an Information (formal charges) against you and issued you a summons to appear, I would not assume that they are going to just turn around and nol pros (dismiss) the case. 9 months is within the statute of limitations for filing the battery charge against you, and your speedy trial rights (90 days) didn't trigger back in February since you were not arrested....

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Florida laws on dating a minor

Well, open mouth kissing etc. can be considered lewd conduct. Best advice: stay away from the 15 year old. Then, because of the way the laws are written, while she is 16 and he is 23, "anything goes" and then when he turns 24, he must then cease "intercourse" with any of the "3 inputs" as Howard Stern would say. Please refer to Florida Statutes 800.04 and 794.05.

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If you have a juvenile record,and the charge was a felony,and was found adjudicated delinquent,

Florida Statute 790.23 says one can't have guns, ammunition etc if that person has been (b) "Found, in the courts of this state, to have committed a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult and such person is under 24 years of age." Sounds like a gun can't be on your birthday wish list until you turn 24.

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On a domestic battery what does nolle prosequi mean and will that prevent me from joining the military?

You definitely need to talk to your recruiter about it. They look at arrests even if the charges get dropped (nolle prosequi) or never filed (no billed).

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I was arrested on 10-3-09 disorderly conduct intox. After I reported a purse missing from a bowling alley.

I am not sure I saw the question, but if you are attorney shopping, then I'd suggest looking at the different attorney profiles of attorneys who practice criminal defense and start contacting he ones you are intersted in based upon their profiles. Successful resolution of your criminal charge will be necessary before you can find a lawyer who would be willing to consider addressing whether your civil rights were violated by the officer.

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I need a criminal defence attorney for old charges can you help me

Any of the lawyers who practice criminal defense are happy to help you, I am sure. Search through some profiles and see if there is an attorney you wish to contact.

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Serving 10yr, 5yr 4 vop,5yr dv. 3.8 denied xx, can letters help n to whom? low income family,needs to get son shorter sentence.

The time for filing an appeal is 30 days from the date of the order sentencing your son. The time for moving to reduce his sentence was 60 days from the date of sentencing. Whether or not his attorney was effective is something that can be reviewed, but it will cost money t hire an attorney and get the transcripts.

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