Questions answered by Paul Elton Turner Jr.

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A while back a girl stole some stuff from my house.a few weeks later a detective convinces my parents to kick me out on the spot

Paul's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

The police officer can give his opinion to your parents and he can threaten to arrest you for trespassing if you go over to your parents house...

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I have been charged with felony theft. How can I get dropped to misdemeanor?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

The prosecutor will have to prove that the value of the property exceeds the statutory threshold. The owner's estimate of its value is usually...

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Hitting a street parked car and leaving the scene, what are consequences ?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

I guess you're headed back to your state now, so its to late to find the owner or report it to the police, but that's what you should have done.

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Can I be charged with driving without license?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

I see no reason why you couldn't be charged with that two days later, particularly if the officer didn't know you didn't have a valid license until...

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Upon completion of my probation, it says the state will not object to misdemeanor treatment. please see additional details.

Paul's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

It sounds like you will have to ask for it and then the state will not object, but you should discuss the matter with the attorney that you had at...

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If a police officer reverses and backs into my car, and I get the ticket should I fight the ticket?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

Yes, under those facts, I would recommend that you dispute the ticket, but I would also recommend that you hire a traffic court lawyer to do so.

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Someone got in a hit and run accident in my truck

Paul's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

I agree with Mr Pont. You should report this to the police and to your insurance as a stolen vehicle.

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Am I at fault - car accident.

Paul's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Since you say you were "80-90%" backed out and stopped, it sounds like the other driver should have seen you and, therefore, it was her fault. But,...

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How do I go about getting help on a hit and run accident. She totalled my car, fled the scene but the police found her.

Paul's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Assuming other driver was at fault, make a claim against her policy (assuming she has one).

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What happens if the defense atty is out of town and court is in the am?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Yes, you friend still needs to show up (unless the attorney specifically told him the case "has" been continued and gave him a new date). He should...

Paul Elton Turner Jr.'s Answers (361)

A while back a girl stole some stuff from my house.a few weeks later a detective convinces my parents to kick me out on the spot

I have been charged with felony theft. How can I get dropped to misdemeanor?

Hitting a street parked car and leaving the scene, what are consequences ?

Can I be charged with driving without license?

Upon completion of my probation, it says the state will not object to misdemeanor treatment. please see additional details.

If a police officer reverses and backs into my car, and I get the ticket should I fight the ticket?

Someone got in a hit and run accident in my truck

Am I at fault - car accident.

How do I go about getting help on a hit and run accident. She totalled my car, fled the scene but the police found her.

What happens if the defense atty is out of town and court is in the am?