Questions answered by Eric J Trabin

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If someone decides not to press charges for criminal mischief in Florida the time of the incident can they later press charges?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 16, 2013

A person can always go to the police and say they want to "press charges." Regardless of whether a person wants to or not, the decision to file...

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Who gets the property in a divorce and short marriage?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 16, 2013

You need a family law/divorce attorney. Generally, marital property is equally divided between the spouses, regardless of the length of the...

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How do I answer a modification lawsuit agreeing to remove an 18 year old child but want to recoup back pay for living expenses?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 15, 2013

File an Answer and Counterpetition. In your answer you can agree to remove the 18 year old child. Your counterpetition can include your claims and...

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The State claims I'm on a body recording, A C.I. wore talking about a drug transaction. Don't they have to prove it's me ?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

Yes they do. There are a couple ways they would do this. If a police officer (undercover or otherwise) witnessed the transaction then they can...

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I went to settlement agreement for me the settlement is ambiguous what can I Do the paragraph say:

Eric's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

You can definitely ask for clarification before signing any sort of settlement agreement. If it is vague you can ask for a change in the language....

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I was arrested a year ago and need to get the phone conversations and video of me in jail. How? Do I need an attorney?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

You do not need an attorney, although it would help. You can submit a request for copies of the records, perhaps relying on the Freedom of...

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Do I have a chance, should I just settle? Very confused and worried. Future is on the line, for my son and self

Eric's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

That is not an unreasonable offer. You are charged with two felonies and they are offering you a single misdemeanor. If the burglary is of a...

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I have evidence that the Sheriff's Office destroyed evidence during a criminal investigation.

Eric's answer | Answered on July 12, 2013

It depends. If you are the defendant then you definitely need a criminal defense attorney. If you have exculpatory evidence then you need to give...

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I bought a tv from my neighbor that was stolen?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 12, 2013

You could be charged. The issue will be whether you knew or should have known it was stolen. Law enforcement will look at the circumstances in...

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I am writing a musical show about Barbra Streisand. Do I need a release from her inorder to produce the show in a theater?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 12, 2013

Yes. You are intending on using the likeness of a celebrity perforer for your own profit and will need her consent.

Eric J Trabin's Answers (4060)

If someone decides not to press charges for criminal mischief in Florida the time of the incident can they later press charges?

Who gets the property in a divorce and short marriage?

How do I answer a modification lawsuit agreeing to remove an 18 year old child but want to recoup back pay for living expenses?

The State claims I'm on a body recording, A C.I. wore talking about a drug transaction. Don't they have to prove it's me ?

I went to settlement agreement for me the settlement is ambiguous what can I Do the paragraph say:

I was arrested a year ago and need to get the phone conversations and video of me in jail. How? Do I need an attorney?

Do I have a chance, should I just settle? Very confused and worried. Future is on the line, for my son and self

I have evidence that the Sheriff's Office destroyed evidence during a criminal investigation.

I bought a tv from my neighbor that was stolen?

I am writing a musical show about Barbra Streisand. Do I need a release from her inorder to produce the show in a theater?