Questions answered by David F Stoddard

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Can some as an adult get their record expunged if they pled guilty to a crime?

David's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

You would have to get a pardon to have the conviction expunged. You can tretain an attorney to assist you in this, or you can apply for a pardon...

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My children have lived with a lady for 4 years she refuses to give them back. what can i do

David's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

If the lady does not have court ordered custody, then the lady is technically guilty of kidnapping. However, this does you no good if the police...

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I've PL cust. for 5 yrs of gdaughter. Birth father's name is on BC. I want to change it to my last name b4 she starts K5. How?

David's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

You can bring an action in Family Court for a change in the child's name. You will likely need the services of an attorney for this.

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Been together for 14yrs married for 5 have 1 child can I get child support and alimony in SC

David's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

You can definitely get child support. You might also be able to get alimony depending on his income. If you do not have funds to hire an...

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If I am under 18 and work 2 jobs, roughly 40 hours a week, can my parents take my checks from me and keep my money from me?

David's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

While it might be bad parenting, it is probably not illegal. Parents have control over what you do, and even over your money and property until you...

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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DON'T SHOW UP FOR COURT DATE FOR DUS

David's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

If your license is suspended, then you can be arrested for DUS in SC if you are cught driving. You cannot be prosecuted in SC for the charges from...

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I was on parole for an amout of years! An it ended a few weeks ago,do I still have to pay supervision fee?

David's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

You shouldn't have to pay any supervision fees unless you owwe some from when you were on parole.

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My boyfriend is in jail on an armed robbery charge. He was not the primary actor. He was the getaway driver.

David's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

He can be held until he posts bond or goes to trial. It is not unusual for it to take two years for a case to go to trial, if a plea is not worked...

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What happens if i am arrested and asked questions but not read my Miranda rights

David's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

If that happened and you can prove it, then the State cannot use what you said during or as a result of the interrogation against you. It will not...

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I live in South Carolina, and last year I went to court for a felony DUI- and got 1 year of house arrest and 5 years probation.

David's answer | Answered on June 22, 2012

Your suspension commences when the DMV in Columbia receives paperwork on your conviction and enters it into their computer. They sand you a letter...

David F Stoddard's Answers (561)

Can some as an adult get their record expunged if they pled guilty to a crime?

My children have lived with a lady for 4 years she refuses to give them back. what can i do

I've PL cust. for 5 yrs of gdaughter. Birth father's name is on BC. I want to change it to my last name b4 she starts K5. How?

Been together for 14yrs married for 5 have 1 child can I get child support and alimony in SC

If I am under 18 and work 2 jobs, roughly 40 hours a week, can my parents take my checks from me and keep my money from me?

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DON'T SHOW UP FOR COURT DATE FOR DUS

I was on parole for an amout of years! An it ended a few weeks ago,do I still have to pay supervision fee?

My boyfriend is in jail on an armed robbery charge. He was not the primary actor. He was the getaway driver.

What happens if i am arrested and asked questions but not read my Miranda rights

I live in South Carolina, and last year I went to court for a felony DUI- and got 1 year of house arrest and 5 years probation.