Questions answered by Charles Laputka

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Is it an arrestable offense to be stoned in public?

Charles's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

Yes, the offense is public drunkenness. Section 5505 of the crimes code. This includes any kind of public intoxication whether alcohol or any other...

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Loaned friend 15 k and he only paid back 6k. I have signed demand note from him saying he owes me and it is due upon demand.

Charles's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

I think your best be is to speak with an Illinois collections attorney. Almost always best and cheapest to sue where the defendant lives.

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I received a ticket for failure to yield right of way when merging onto the highway. Is there anyway to get this dismissed?

Charles's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

Definitely plead not guilty and take an attorney for max benefit. Or just be really nice and try to talk the officer into a no points violation.

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I have 3 duis.....havent driven in 3 years..need license to get a job

Charles's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

I'll throw out the elephant in the room. You can't get a license.

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If I cashed a check that came in the mail to me and later the check doesn't go threw am I obligated to pay?

Charles's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

If you cashed or deposited a check and then withdrew the money and the funds were never tendered to the bank because the check was fake or bounced,...

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How many days should I give prior owner to move out after the property transferred under my name?

Charles's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

I'm not sure why you would give the prior owner any notice. You should notify them immediately that you own the property and ask them to move out....

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I had a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged in 2007 and find myself again in a negative situation.

Charles's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

The waiting period in between Chapter 7 bankruptcy's is eight years. There is no wage garnishment for unsecured debts in Pennsylvania except for a...

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In a Joint custody, if the parent with physical custody moves at the objection of the other parent, what happens next?

Charles's answer | Answered on July 16, 2013

Get a lawyer and file for a review of the custody situation. Your ex should not have moved without permission.

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What if any charges can I press against someone who opened an instagram account with my daughters name and her photographs.

Charles's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

Maybe harassment if there is more to he story. Call the police and make a report. He problem is that it is not clear from the question what the...

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There is a lien on my home from my ex husbands debt..

Charles's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

There should be something in your divorce papers that governs your ex husbands responsibility here. The lien stays until he resolvers this by...

Charles Laputka's Answers (901)

Is it an arrestable offense to be stoned in public?

Loaned friend 15 k and he only paid back 6k. I have signed demand note from him saying he owes me and it is due upon demand.

I received a ticket for failure to yield right of way when merging onto the highway. Is there anyway to get this dismissed?

I have 3 duis.....havent driven in 3 years..need license to get a job

If I cashed a check that came in the mail to me and later the check doesn't go threw am I obligated to pay?

How many days should I give prior owner to move out after the property transferred under my name?

I had a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged in 2007 and find myself again in a negative situation.

In a Joint custody, if the parent with physical custody moves at the objection of the other parent, what happens next?

What if any charges can I press against someone who opened an instagram account with my daughters name and her photographs.

There is a lien on my home from my ex husbands debt..