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What happens if a 16 year old male and 15 y/o female had consensual sex?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

The answer to your question is, "yes." A juvenile CAN get arrested and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center for this. There is never a...

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I have a false injunction against me. What to do or expect?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

You have a right to an injunction hearing before a final order of injunction is entered. You should call an attorney asap so that he/she can help...

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For post convection release purposes appeal/motion. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Jennifer's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

If this was a plea, witnesses do not have to show up in court to testify. If this was a trial, then the only way to determine if an appeal is...

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Can I Obtain a Copy of the Results Conducted by an Investigation Firm in Connection With My Case?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

The State Attorney's files are public record. If the case is over, and the records have not been sealed or expunged, then you need to contact the...

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18 yr. old with narcotic felony charge at age 11 wants to know if she can get into medical field and pass background checks.

Jennifer's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Like my colleagues, I am very curious as to why the petition to expunge was denied. I suggest speaking with an attorney asap to possibly fix...

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If my husband pleads guilty on his arraignment..what happens?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

He should not plea to anything without consulting a criminal defense attorney to discuss the evidence and facts of his case. Felony convictions...

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Do I need a lawyer in a false accusation of child abuse??

Jennifer's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Adding onto what my colleagues have said, if you are questioned by the police regarding the child abuse, politely ask for an attorney. You do NOT...

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Guilty to reckless driving, paid all fines in 2003. Background check has case pending w/ $550 fine, paid it, why still pending?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

You need to call the Clerk and find out what the additional monies are. There may even be a way to check it online.

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Is there a way around having to pay a fine of over $600 for a possession of marijuana?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Unfortunately, if you were sentenced to pay the fine, then you can't really get out of it. Possession of Cannabis less than 20 grams can carry a...

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Can the person that puts a restraining order on another be charged and get in trouble if they are making up lies to be spiteful

Jennifer's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Violating an injunction (restraining order) doesn't mean that there was "face to face" contact. If your girlfriend contacted him from the jail via...

Jennifer Ann Synnamon's Answers (229)

What happens if a 16 year old male and 15 y/o female had consensual sex?

I have a false injunction against me. What to do or expect?

For post convection release purposes appeal/motion. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Can I Obtain a Copy of the Results Conducted by an Investigation Firm in Connection With My Case?

18 yr. old with narcotic felony charge at age 11 wants to know if she can get into medical field and pass background checks.

If my husband pleads guilty on his arraignment..what happens?

Do I need a lawyer in a false accusation of child abuse??

Guilty to reckless driving, paid all fines in 2003. Background check has case pending w/ $550 fine, paid it, why still pending?

Is there a way around having to pay a fine of over $600 for a possession of marijuana?

Can the person that puts a restraining order on another be charged and get in trouble if they are making up lies to be spiteful