Questions answered by John W. Mitchell

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If my (almost)ex accused her attorney of sexually assaulting her in her sleep 15 years ago, should I tell him

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Not clear exactly what your asking - or the point you are trying to make - but if your ex has a history of falsely accusing men of sexually...

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How does a judge work out the amount needed to be paid when setting bail?

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

There is no specific formula (although sometimes guidelines are promulgated) it is a matter for the court's discretion - generally based on the...

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In the 9thCirc.Court Appeals, defendant filed a response one day too late. Will the clerk take notice or should I file a motion?

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Call the clerk's office for the Ninth Circuit and discuss it with them. They will tell you if there is any problem with the submission being one...

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I want to file a motion for appointment of counsel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

The first thing you should do is call the clerks office for the Ninth Circuit (number on internet) explain your circumstances to the court's...

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Criminal charges

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Yes, "pleading in the alternative" is permissible - that is pleading that a particular crime was committed in two or more different ways.

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How does prosecutor prove distribution of drugs

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

All sorts of way to prove that - (1) the testimony of live witnesses (2) video and audio taped evidence (3) documents, photographs (4) admissions,....

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In New York State, can a member of a P.C. install video cameras (no audio) in common rooms without employees' knowledge?

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Yes - the only prohibition for videotaping is secretly videotaping someone in a place where they have a expectation of privacy

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Car burglery

John's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Under the facts you presented - she is not an "accessory" of any kind (after the fact or otherwise) - under your facts she is completely innocent....

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When you get arrested for DV and the police runs your criminal history, is the criminal history ran in the state or anywhere?

John's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Typically the records check they run will be a national check which would show up any prior state of federal arrests/convictions. Usually comes...

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I visited an establishment and believe that an employee there attempted to steal my credit card and license.

John's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Tell the owner what happened and why you believe that they took your cards. If you like, you can report it to the police as an attempted...

John W. Mitchell's Answers (972)

If my (almost)ex accused her attorney of sexually assaulting her in her sleep 15 years ago, should I tell him

How does a judge work out the amount needed to be paid when setting bail?

In the 9thCirc.Court Appeals, defendant filed a response one day too late. Will the clerk take notice or should I file a motion?

I want to file a motion for appointment of counsel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Criminal charges

How does prosecutor prove distribution of drugs

In New York State, can a member of a P.C. install video cameras (no audio) in common rooms without employees' knowledge?

Car burglery

When you get arrested for DV and the police runs your criminal history, is the criminal history ran in the state or anywhere?

I visited an establishment and believe that an employee there attempted to steal my credit card and license.