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If I receive a letter stating I was cleared from a fbi check does that mean I will be ok if I get another fbi check?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I would need more information, such as, does "cleared" mean no convictions showed, or does it mean that convictions showed but did not prevent you...

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Can I sue for being wrongfully arrested and imprisoned?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

You should contact a lawyer who represents individuals in civil rights actions against police or government law enforcement. This question is not...

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What to do with this public urination citation?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

If you are charged with summary public urination, you can plead guilty (and accept a fine), or plead not guilty and force the "witnesses" to...

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Does Florida Exronate for an FTA for on open container from Pennslyvania

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I believe you are asking if Florida will "extradite" you if you are involved with law enforcement. If you are taken into custody because of an...

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Can an assault charge (domestic) be expunged in Pennsylvania if there were injuries to the victim?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

An assault conviction cannot be expunged as no misdemeanor or felony can be expunged in Pennsylvania. His only hope would be to petition for a...

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If someone's bail was revoked is it impossible for the judge to reset ?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I would suggest getting an attorney or applying for public defense. An attorney could file a bail motion on his behalf. In the bail motion, he...

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Do I need to disclose an expunged offense when the question is asking about convictions?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Often times, the question reads, "have you ever been convicted of a crime punishable by one year or more of incarceration". This would preclude a...

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On probation but being charged with insufficient evidence and false reports?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

If you are on a consent decree, you may be a juvenile. If you are a juvenile, the outcome may be different from adult charges. You need to get to...

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If the plantifff doesn't show up for a criminal case can they get a warrent

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys' answers. A bench warrant could be issued against you for failing to appear after subpoenaed. The other problem...

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I am starting a "Candle / Gift Basket" shop wihile still working for my employer. Can my employer prevent this?

Andrea's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

You absolutely must get out your agreemnt and also any employment manual you were given. The terms of the agreement control. You may need to have...

Andrea E. Mertz's Answers (913)

If I receive a letter stating I was cleared from a fbi check does that mean I will be ok if I get another fbi check?

Can I sue for being wrongfully arrested and imprisoned?

What to do with this public urination citation?

Does Florida Exronate for an FTA for on open container from Pennslyvania

Can an assault charge (domestic) be expunged in Pennsylvania if there were injuries to the victim?

If someone's bail was revoked is it impossible for the judge to reset ?

Do I need to disclose an expunged offense when the question is asking about convictions?

On probation but being charged with insufficient evidence and false reports?

If the plantifff doesn't show up for a criminal case can they get a warrent

I am starting a "Candle / Gift Basket" shop wihile still working for my employer. Can my employer prevent this?