Can you plead the 5th in civil court on questions I don't want to answer?
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Answered on March 19, 2012
You may only invoke your fifth amendment right to remain silent if you could be implicated in a crime. From what you describe you wouldn't be able...
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Can a cop take charges off original paperwork??
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Answered on March 19, 2012
What the cop arrests you for and what your ultimately charged with in the complaint aren't always synonymous. Either way I wouldn't complain if...
If I apply for a NY hand gun carry permit do I need to disclose that I had a solicitation charge 21 years ago dismissed ACD
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Answered on March 19, 2012
This that the case was dismissed and sealed (especially 21 years ago) would make it not likely that it would show up. You are, as a matter of,aw...
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Any points on your license in NY city for making a left turn?
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Answered on March 19, 2012
Failure to abide by a traffic control devise does carry points with a conviction.
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Dismissed but not seal
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Answered on March 19, 2012
If the case is dismissed and there is no conviction then it will be sealed and not be made available to anyone. You should have a lawyer...
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Ex girlfriend has a bfriend who was charged with three felonies two involving drug possession can I get a temp order of protec
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Answered on March 19, 2012
Unless and until you are a witness and/or victim of the crime you canno get a order of protection from the court handling the criminal matters. If...
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What if the preparation dates and incident dates on the reports don't match can that case be dismissed due to inconsistency?
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Answered on March 19, 2012
I don't believe such an inaccuracy itself will lead to a dismissal but it provides good ammunition for cross examination to attack the credibility...
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What consequences can I expect? Should plead guilty or not guilty. Do I need to be represented by a lawyer during this hearing?
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Answered on March 18, 2012
If you are charged with a criminal offense you should certainly have an attorney and not plead to anything without having counsel.
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If i get lock up could i request where to do my time in prison?
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Answered on March 18, 2012
It would be up to the Bureau of Prisons to determine where it is that you would do your time. You can ask but I don't know that they would be too...
Can you press charges on someone who is spying and listening to your phone conversation and following you?
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Answered on March 18, 2012
Stalking is a crime and yes charges can be brought. If you know who this person is you may wish to consider contacting the police.
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