If a cop takes off their mic (or powers it off) during a traffic stop, would that be tampering or spoliation of evidence?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
Probably not. The cameras/mics are mostly optional and departmental policies generally give the officer discretion concerning when and where to use...
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Could I press criminal charges or possibly face them?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
Umm...if your story is true, it doesn't appear you committed a crime and this other person could be guilty of any number of crimes including...
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Could I get in trouble for medicinal marijuana even though at sentencing it wasn't mentioned?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
You really need to talk to an attorney about this. If you violate the program's rules they will kick you out. I imagine testing positive for...
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I have an active bench warrant in algny cnty for missing a court hearing. would i be able to get the warrant lifted and how?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
You will most likely need to turn yourself in, preferably with the help of a local attorney so you can get out the same day. These are pretty...
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Can someone who has been arrested for sexual assault file a complaint against the person who reported the sexual activity?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
No, blaming the victim is not going to work. Your son is very serious trouble and needs an attorney asap. Stop worry about what will happen to her...
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Explain further "the age of consent" - Michigan
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Answered on October 24, 2015
The age of consent is the age at which an individual is deemed to be legally capable of consenting to sexual activities. Once a person reaches the...
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Should I tell the judge in juvenile court about this incident between me and the father when I was a minor and he was an adult?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
I doubt this will help you much unless such conduct continues as the norm in your relationship.
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Online defamation after conviction
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Answered on October 24, 2015
Defamation is not a crime. He could sue them, but proving damages will be difficult as it's tough to damage the reputation of a person who is in...
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I removed a screen from a hotel window to knock on the glass as instructed by a friend who had a room there. Is this burglary?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
That doesn't sound like a burglary to me...but typically in this business you get more than one story. If you've been charged with burglary, get a...
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What makes the car accident aggravated vehicular assault? Is it rate of speed,the drugs/alcohol or something else?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
Most likely it was based on the drugs/alcohol, but speeding in a construction zone can also form the basis for that charge. There isn't much he can...
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