Questions answered by Thomas G. Briody

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Police were dispatched to a home, on a tip of a strong chemical odor, when they arrived and walked around the exterior of the ho

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You do not pose a question, but I suspect you want to know whether the police had the right to enter the house without a warrant. On these facts,...

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What happens when a 17 year old juvenile does not follow with what a judge ordered?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Does the juvenile have a probation officer? That officer may file a violation report and schedule a new court hearing, with very little notice to...

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Can i get arrested a week after my offense if they never even booked me, or put a bail on me and just let me go?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 09, 2014

Yes, they can. And they did. You have two choices: cooperate (very dangerous, and usually a short term solution) or be charged. Hire an attorney...

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In RI If withholding a phone , and there is no threat, can you be charged for not allowing somebody to dial 911 if no necessity?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 09, 2014

Can you be charged? Yes. If you are charged, you are better off speaking to an attorney privately about your defense. It is never wise to...

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Are you read your miranda rights ONLY when arrested

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 09, 2014

The police are not required to administer Miranda warnings (and obtain a waiver from you) unless they intend to question you and you are in custody...

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Should I worry? What should I do and say at court?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

I agree. Do not try to handle this in court. You need a lawyer to assist you. Good luck.

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What is the price range for a simple child custody case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

Hiring a lawyer is not like going to Best Buy. Some charge hourly rates, while others may charge a flat fee. The rates could be very low (150 an...

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If my boyfriend got me pregnant and he's 18 and I'm 15 can he go to jail?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

Based on some online research, the age of consent in Kentucky is 16, meaning that a person is legally unable to consent to sexual intercourse below...

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Charged with d.u.i but was not driving at time/ or pulled over. what are the chances i could get the charge dropped?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

You have some potentially strong legal issues here, but the outcome is going to depend on exactly what the police said, and and exactly how you...

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Can I get a reduced sentence without a lawyer pleading my own case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

You are unlikely to fix this without an attorney, and you may not succeed even if you do have a lawyer. The court will not be sympathetic when you...

Thomas G. Briody's Answers (4710)

Police were dispatched to a home, on a tip of a strong chemical odor, when they arrived and walked around the exterior of the ho

What happens when a 17 year old juvenile does not follow with what a judge ordered?

Can i get arrested a week after my offense if they never even booked me, or put a bail on me and just let me go?

In RI If withholding a phone , and there is no threat, can you be charged for not allowing somebody to dial 911 if no necessity?

Are you read your miranda rights ONLY when arrested

Should I worry? What should I do and say at court?

What is the price range for a simple child custody case?

If my boyfriend got me pregnant and he's 18 and I'm 15 can he go to jail?

Charged with d.u.i but was not driving at time/ or pulled over. what are the chances i could get the charge dropped?

Can I get a reduced sentence without a lawyer pleading my own case?