Is the call I received from someone claiming to be a local law enforcement officer legitimate and how might I find out?
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Answered on October 09, 2017
Almost certainly a scam. It has all the hallmarks of the common one we see here on Avvo including the "father" getting involved. If they ask for...
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Can I go to jail or get charged for dating a girl who is 17 if I am 19 ?
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Answered on October 09, 2017
There is nothing wrong (at least under US laws, not sure about Canadian law) with a 17 year old and a 19 year old talking on the phone. But if any...
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Im interested in filing a lawsuit against mpd who should i speak with
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Answered on October 09, 2017
Get the charges dismissed and then you can worry about suing the police. First you need to resolve any criminal charges and then you may, or may...
Can a 20 year old date a 16 year old in Tennessee if his birthday 10 days before hers makes the four year mark?
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Answered on October 09, 2017
It would be illegal to have sex (despite it being 4 years and 10 days difference). The extra 10 days will get your boyfriend in trouble. Dating...
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When a 13 yr old girl in TN runs away with a 19 yr male from VA is prosecution possible?
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Answered on October 09, 2017
The 19 year old is facing federal criminal charges. A 13 year old cannot consent to go off with a 19 year old.
If a person with no criminal history or prior history of crime, will it be a good idea to take a Public defender if your being
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Answered on October 03, 2017
Having no prior record carries an advantage in Federal Court but it's up to the Judge to decide if you qualify for a public defender. You will...
What are sentence time with no prior criminal history for wire fraud and identity theft ?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
The amount of jail you could be facing would vary depending on the dollar amount of fraud/theft that is alleged to have occurred. The more money...
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My daughter was arrested for shop lifting several years ago, under 500.00 its on her record and she can't get a job. ?
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Answered on October 02, 2017
Under Tennessee law, she might be eligible to have the conviction expunged from her record. If she was placed on diversion (a form of probation...
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A civil subpoena was left on my door for civil payment request..Do I have to show?
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Answered on October 02, 2017
If you don't show up in court, it's likely a default judgement would be granted against you. Then the person suing you could garnish your paycheck...
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What to expect?
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Answered on October 02, 2017
Keep quiet and hire an attorney if charged. If this is your first time in trouble, hiring an attorney can help keep your criminal record clean.
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