1. does an off duty sheriffs deputy have the right to act as if he were operating in the capacity of an on duty officer?

Yes, an off-duty law enforcement officer can "spring into action" if the situation arises and deserves it. Most officers always wear their badge,...

My friend was deported on a felony drug charge. Is it possible to have the cased 're-opened' and have the charges reduced.

It is possible but very difficult, and time is of the essence. If he took a plea deal the judge would have been required to advise him that by...

If your PA that has been representing you joins a new firm do you need to pay another retainer?

Probably yes. Unless they tell you otherwise, that attorney is now in a new and different firm and your contract does not apply to the different...

Can i erase my arrest record from my background check

Please see my response to your question on the other post as it contains the same information. One issue is what kind of background check is being...

Can i erase my arrest record from my background check

It's possible but it also depends what kind of background check is being performed. An order to seal or expunge is a state order that would have no...

Pre-trial, House Arrest, Home Confinement. For 2 grand theft 3rd degree charges

They may require a person to be employed, or trying to gain employment, in order to ensure they have a regular schedule that they can check....

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What to do with an Improper Lane Change Ticket with no civil charge?

Hire an attorney to fight the ticket. As a moving violation, you might get points assessed against your license. Your attorney can work to try to...

Accused of inapropriate touching. How do I find out if it's true.

This is hard to do but don't do anything. If the police are investigating a case they won't let you know unless they decide to question you or if...

When the phrase is used to have no personal contact with a person is that mostly used in criminal law?

It does come up a lot in criminal law (regarding a co-defendant, victim, or witness), but it also comes up in civil law. A civil injunction...

I was arrested for an abuse charge but the da closed the case before i even had an arrainment, can they still open the case?

The State could theoretically refile the charges. The catch is that the charges must be filed within the appropriate speedy trial time frame. Even...