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Got caught shoplifting at Walmart but wasn't charged. Received a settlement offer for 200$, but I'm incredibly low on money.
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Answered on April 08, 2012
You don't owe them anything. In order for you to owe them something they would have to sue you and win. This would cost them substantially more...
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With the charges of treason and espionage, will the person accused be charged in federal or local court?
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Answered on April 08, 2012
This really isn't the forum for legal research but to answer your question the charges you mention are federal charges and as such it would be...
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Hippa law
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Answered on April 08, 2012
Releasing a patients medical records to anyone inappropriately would be a violation of the law.
If I was caught stealing as a minor (16) does that show up when they do background checks for jobs?
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Answered on April 08, 2012
If you were nev arrested, then you weren't prosecuted and certainly not convicted. As such you don't have a criminal record. Mercantile...
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Am I Facing Jail Time?
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Answered on April 08, 2012
Because of your age you are eligible for YO treatment. This means that you wouldn't have a criminal conviction and criminal record. The bad news is...
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How to seal court files of a discon from misdemeanor?
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Answered on April 08, 2012
If the case was disposed of with a disorderly conduct the case will be sealed after one year and shouldn't be made available to anyone. Keep in...
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Police and hippa laws
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Answered on April 08, 2012
The police would need a warrant to draw your blood. Keep in mind though the bood was probably already taken by the hospital and the police may be...
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What are my consequences, and court fees for pink summons fare evasion NYC sec1050.4?
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Answered on April 08, 2012
It is usually a fine. If you had an attorney there with you s/he could probably push for the ACD which would allow for the summons to be dismissed...
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I would like to know what is going to happen at my boyfriends pretrial on charges of criminal contempt and obstruction of breath
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Answered on April 08, 2012
More information is needed to properly answer the question. Your boyfriend should have an attorney. S/he would be in the best position to advise...
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What is the maximum sentence for attempted robbery 2nd D Felony in NYC?
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Answered on April 08, 2012
If this is a first offense then the absolute maximum would be seven years in state prison. That doesn't mean that such a sentence is a must. A...
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