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My live in boyfriend has an inactive bench warrant from Pittsburgh for paraphernalia from 2009. Could I go to jail?
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Answered on March 19, 2015
Generally you cannot get in trouble for his warrant. Ms. Leone is correct--contact the court and see what needs to be done and contact counsel in...
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I signed a land contract at the attorneys office they took my cash down pmt and my first mo payment but the seller didnt sign??
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Answered on March 18, 2015
I agree that the answer is "maybe." Mr. Frost is correct that this is not an ideal situation. It is hard to say if they are changing the terms...
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OWI Forfeiture/Nuisance Abatement Trying to decide whether to pay $900 to have my vehicle released or to contest.2nd accusation.
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Answered on March 18, 2015
This is a situation where a direct consultation with qualified counsel will be of great assistance to you (and you're going to need an attorney for...
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Do I have to give him back the engagement ring?
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Answered on March 18, 2015
Although the final answer depends on the precise facts and circumstances of your individual case, in most instances the answer is yes, you have to...
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Will I receive jail time after being arrested for using a false prescription to obtain a controlled substance?
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Answered on March 17, 2015
Not only could you get jail time, you could also be sentenced to serve time in the state prison. Although prison is less likely in a typical case,...
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I bought a house on land contract the previous owner let the occupancy permit expired and repairs were never complete it expired
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Answered on March 17, 2015
Your question presents two different issues. The first is whether you have the continued right to possess the property. The second is whether you...
Can you get jail time for writing a false prescription, and picking it up?
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Answered on March 17, 2015
Not only could you get jail time, you could also be sentenced to serve time in the state prison. Although prison is less likely in a typical case,...
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Can I violate probation for a charge (possesion of marijuana) that I got BEFORE I was placed on probation?
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Answered on March 17, 2015
As the other attorney have indicated, generally you can only be in violation of probation for something that occurred while on probation. Even if...
I was caught shoplifting from a store in my local mall, and a security guard told me I can't go back to the entire mall.
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Answered on March 17, 2015
The mall is private property and they have the right to prohibit you from going there. You run the risk of being arrested for trespassing if you...
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In search of an attorney willing to assist me in filing an appeal against a judgement in my case.
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Answered on March 16, 2015
Unfortunately, as you can see, "saving" on an attorney has already cost you much more in practical terms than hiring a competent attorney might...