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Can a 19 year old male go to prison for having sexual encounters with a 16 year old in the state of connecticut
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Answered on January 10, 2012
Generally, the "age of consent" in Connecticut is 16 (absent some kind of special relationship). You will not go to jail if you have consensual sex.
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If i was wrongfully arrested do i plead guilty
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Answered on January 10, 2012
As a general rule, you cannot "counter sue" in a criminal case.
If you are planning a civil suit for false arrest, you will lose it if you plead...
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I am filling out a motion to claim exempt property after a judgment. i live in nc and the case is filed in nc. i own a house i
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Answered on January 10, 2012
First of all, I would suggest contacting a local lawyer.
I would NOT claim the Georgia property as exempt in North Carolina because a North...
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How can I get my $25,000 bond back for a TRO when judge denied preliminary injunction?
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Answered on January 10, 2012
You haven't said what kind of bond you posted. If it was a cash bond, you need to file a motion to release it (using whatever the local procedures...
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I am worried about the GAL 4 business days to meet before court date. Need advice asap!
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Answered on January 10, 2012
I don't have experience in Virginia, but I can tell you what happens in Connecticut. Hopefully this will be of some assistance because you have...
Is contempt of court a misdemeanor or felony in a divorce settlement case where a party has not followed all manners?
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Answered on January 10, 2012
Your question is a bit lacking in facts. There are two different kinds of contempt.
The first kind of contempt is criminal contempt. For...
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Is it too late to request counsel through the court.?
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Answered on January 10, 2012
There is a constitutional right to an attorney in a CRIMINAL case, but not generally in CIVIL cases. Your case is a civil case that doesn't seem to...
Is it legal to accept prepaid rent on a commercial property in the state of Ca?
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Answered on January 10, 2012
Keep in mind your mortgage documents may restrict your ability to accept pre-paid rent (a common clause in mortgages on commercial real estate). ...
Objection re Production of Documents Producing Party Claims is in your Possession
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Answered on January 10, 2012
The short answer is no. You always have a right to ask the other party what documents they have. This may (or may not) match up with what you...
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Can written evidence be supplied to a judge in a three ring binder?
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Answered on January 10, 2012
The previous answers are correct.
I would suggest punching a courtesy copy of your documents so they will fit into a three ring binder. Once...
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