Can convicted felon go to prison for shooting a armed person trying to rob him

Your question suggests self defense for the shooting but self defense will not help for a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. ...

Can i file a lawsuit against my local sheriffs dept for slander for charging me with a crime then never even prosecuting me.

If they had probable cause for the arrest that would be a complete defense. If not they still have limited immunity from suit.

There is no such thing as a felony 4 in PA. Also a summons or criminal complaint is not going to indicate anything like "no extradite" If a...

Do I have any case on physical bullying with a kid that's 14

You could sue the child and the child's parents. There is a limit of liability on the parent's liability for the actions of a child of $1,000.00...

If a police officer wrongly identifies someone in a drug charge can his credibility be questioned at trial?

Cross examination of the officer is generally how his credibility as a witness is tested. He can be asked questions relating to his ability to...

How do I file a civil lawsuit against a city and a police officer for threatening me and my kids with his gun? He's our neighbor

I'm not sure that you could sue the city unless he was on duty and acting within the scope of his employment. In any event, bring all of the facts...

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The video might be a basis for a suppression motion seeking to suppress the evidence because the officer lacked reasonable suspicion that there was...

Wasn't read Miranda rights? ????

No get out of jail free card for this. Miranda Warnings are only required if the police have someone in custody (arrest counts) AND the police...

For the State of Indiana -civil judgment vs federal restitution

I don't believe that a restitution order in a criminal case is going to be a bar against a civil judgment.

What should I do if my boyfriend has been false arrested The case is from 2 years ago and has been appealed?

Presumably he has an attorney handling his appeal. If you boyfriend doesn't like the lawyer handling his appeal he (or you on his behalf) can hire...