Questions answered by Thomas J. Wagner

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Is it legal for a police officer to make the statement we can do this the easy way or hard way? I felt threatened.

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

There is nothing illegal about making the statement. Questioning you while you are in custody without reading miranda warnigs is illegal. ...

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Would there be jail time for resisting arrest, harassment w/no legitimate purpose, and public drunkness and similar misconduct?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

There is always a chance of jail time with a misdemeanor like resisting arrest. Pennsylvania has sentencing guidelines which are a pretty good...

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Is my tax firm responsible for penalties/interest from their negligence resulting in an audit where I represented myself?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

I would bring the matter to a tax attorney. My gut feeling is that you have a case for negligence. The fact that they didn't attend the audit...

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If you are accused of molesting a 26yo woman when she was underage, can her brother be subpoenaed to testify?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

You can subpoena any witness that will help your case. You should discuss this with your attorney. There are dangers of calling witnesses where...

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My father died intestate. He had a wife & 3 other children. Is his wife entitled to the $30K in addition to half of the estate

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

Is their proof that he is your father? Is his name listed on your birth certificate as father? Was there ever a paternity test done? Did he...

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If I sale real estate property I inherit from my mother in a foreign country. what is the federal and MD state laws on taxes.

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

If you sell property what is taxed is the difference between the amount received after the costs of sale and what is called basis. Since you...

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What will happen at my summary trial

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

Please take my advice and hire an attorney to handle the appeal and the appeal or administrative delay of the license suspension. Your chances of...

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My constitutional rights have been violated. A police officer was found guilty for excessive force and still working as a police

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

Your question is confusing. First you state that your rights have been violated then say an officer was found guilty of using excessive force. ...

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Can a trustee buy corp. owed realestate for a 1.00 more than was paid for the property in order to minimize cap. gains tax due

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

AS far as I know S corporations have shareholders not trustees. Unless a trust owns all of the shares I am confused by the question. If that is...

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I violated parole with 2 first offense dui's. Went to jail for about 60 days. Will I go back

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

If it was a state parole (it sounds like it isn't if the violation is scheduled for county court) you lose street time for a new criminal...

Thomas J. Wagner's Answers (3763)

Is it legal for a police officer to make the statement we can do this the easy way or hard way? I felt threatened.

Would there be jail time for resisting arrest, harassment w/no legitimate purpose, and public drunkness and similar misconduct?

Is my tax firm responsible for penalties/interest from their negligence resulting in an audit where I represented myself?

If you are accused of molesting a 26yo woman when she was underage, can her brother be subpoenaed to testify?

My father died intestate. He had a wife & 3 other children. Is his wife entitled to the $30K in addition to half of the estate

If I sale real estate property I inherit from my mother in a foreign country. what is the federal and MD state laws on taxes.

What will happen at my summary trial

My constitutional rights have been violated. A police officer was found guilty for excessive force and still working as a police

Can a trustee buy corp. owed realestate for a 1.00 more than was paid for the property in order to minimize cap. gains tax due

I violated parole with 2 first offense dui's. Went to jail for about 60 days. Will I go back