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On 01/03/2013 i was caught shoplifting in walmart i was told not to come back and stupid me thought they meant in there store

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

You will likely be served with a Summons to appear in court and face criminal charges for trespass. One of the elements of Trespass is that you be...

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I received a ticket in VA and the make of the vehicle is incorrect, is this ticket valid?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

You need to consult with a Virginia attorney on this issue. Certain Virginia tickets (even certain speeding tickets) can be criminal misdemeanors...

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Can I reopen a traffic case in the state of Pennsylvania after 9 months?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

You have posted this question in the Maryland forum. You need to post it in the Pennsylvania forum or contact a Pennsylvania forum to get the...

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How can I get someone to testify for me?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

You need to subpoena them. Go the courthouse and have the Clerk issue a subpoena. You should have a friend or process server serve the subpoena. ...

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Can a complaint for civil trespass include vandalism charges? Must vandalism be dealt with through police?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

You can sue your neighbor for trespass and intentional interference with a contractual relationship. However, there may be a proof problem with...

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Should he have been released and not charged for lack of evidence? He was charged only to have the cased dropped later.

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

Your friend should file to have his record expunged assuming he is eligible.

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My husband is charged with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana in school zone.

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

Your husband needs to immedoiately get an attorney. Do not post anything further as this is a public forum. These are very serious charges. If...

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Will my husband go to jail?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

Your husband should check online at Maryland Judiciary Case Search or go to the court and find out if the case was dismissed. If it has been...

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I gave a different mailing address when arrested?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

You need an attorney and should contact one right away. If you cannot afford an attorney, you should contact the Public Defender. You should...

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Does the filing of an Application for Statement of Charges and resulting issuance of a summons toll the statute of limitations?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 14, 2013

Once an application for charges has been filed within the statute of limitations, the statute has been satisfied. However, there can be numerous...

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On 01/03/2013 i was caught shoplifting in walmart i was told not to come back and stupid me thought they meant in there store

I received a ticket in VA and the make of the vehicle is incorrect, is this ticket valid?

Can I reopen a traffic case in the state of Pennsylvania after 9 months?

How can I get someone to testify for me?

Can a complaint for civil trespass include vandalism charges? Must vandalism be dealt with through police?

Should he have been released and not charged for lack of evidence? He was charged only to have the cased dropped later.

My husband is charged with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana in school zone.

Will my husband go to jail?

I gave a different mailing address when arrested?

Does the filing of an Application for Statement of Charges and resulting issuance of a summons toll the statute of limitations?