Questions answered by Matthew Oberlin Williams

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Have you ever pleaded guilty or been convicted by a court of an offense?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

You need to find out how much of what you paid was a "fine." Often the fines are quite low and the court costs and other fees make up the bulk of...

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StreetSweeping ticket

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

I agree with the others. Paying an attorney to fight a parking ticket, or fighting it on your own is rarely a good idea. You can typically pay...

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I just received a letter from an attorney's office wanting me to pay $150.00 to Walmart for shoplifting, should I pay?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

Ah, the civil demand letter. Almost all of us advise our clients to ignore these. Yes, they could sue you, but it would cost more to sue you than...

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I have 3 year unsupervised parole , but have to attend 6 months drug outpatient program , can I still get a medical card ?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

I am yet to encounter a drug program that will let you do drugs. Since the program probably won't allow it, you will be unable to complete the...

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I have 2 warrants because my son who is 21 now missed a lot of school when he was 16 I have to go to Mexico funeral will I have

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

Yes, open warrants will be an issue at the board. You could be arrested and your passport could be seized. You need to get an attorney and get...

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Can a warrant be removed?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

Contact an attorney who works in the jurisdiction the warrants are in. If you have been accused of violating the terms of your probation, which...

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How do I find a GPS that was illegaly put on my car by thugs?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

I agree with the others that any licensed private investigator, and probably some auto-mechanics can find and remove such a device. I too, however,...

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Any New changes to Megan's law

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

This is a very open ended inquiry. Changes to registry laws are constantly being proposed, but in today's climate, most of the proposed changes...

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How long does a county have to indict a person for felony DUI. Arrest was 8/5/14 and still no court date.

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

They have six years. You need to get an attorney immediately, particularly if they charged you with the specification...that thing is likely...

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I got a dui in ohio when i was 17, i am 19 now can a job find my dui in a background check or dmv check?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

Were you in juvenile or adult court? If you were in juvenile court, the record should is not open to the public and will not show up on most...

Matthew Oberlin Williams's Answers (14285)

Have you ever pleaded guilty or been convicted by a court of an offense?

StreetSweeping ticket

I just received a letter from an attorney's office wanting me to pay $150.00 to Walmart for shoplifting, should I pay?

I have 3 year unsupervised parole , but have to attend 6 months drug outpatient program , can I still get a medical card ?

I have 2 warrants because my son who is 21 now missed a lot of school when he was 16 I have to go to Mexico funeral will I have

Can a warrant be removed?

How do I find a GPS that was illegaly put on my car by thugs?

Any New changes to Megan's law

How long does a county have to indict a person for felony DUI. Arrest was 8/5/14 and still no court date.

I got a dui in ohio when i was 17, i am 19 now can a job find my dui in a background check or dmv check?