Questions answered by John Owen Moeller

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If some one burns down a business that I am buying, purchase agreement was signed, then the owner burns it down.

John's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

You had an insurable interest when you signed the offer to purchase and could have insured yourself against this loss. The offer to purchase might...

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Can I own a gun or purchase if I had a misdameanor possion of controlled substance charge ten years ago no other crimes have com

John's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

An old misdemeanor drug conviction will not make it a crime for you to possess firearms and ammunition but there are some laws that consider...

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If I was pulled over for a specific reason and it becomes known that the reason was not valid, shouldn't the case be dismissed?

John's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

Mistake of fact or mistake of law by the officer. One finding might set you free. But if there is alternate excuse to stop that can save the case...

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What do I do since at my first hearing I told the judge I wanted to represent myself for DWI?

John's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

If you are not allowed a continuance if you are asked how you plead a plea of not guilty should be offered and it is likely a trial date in the...

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How often are challenges to search warrants successful?

John's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

If you can prove officer lied or made statements in reckless disregard of the truth (without being allowed a hearing) in the probable cause...

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I was divorced in Jan 1999. I would like to restore my former name. Is their a form for this, or do I need to reopen the case?

John's answer | Answered on April 13, 2014

File petition for change of name. I don't think forms are available but you might follow the code section and make your own forms.

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Will I suffer any legal consequences for something I am no longer involved in if I confess?

John's answer | Answered on April 12, 2014

It seems the police will be sympathetic to you and more interested in obtaining information from you to use against the other. But you might find...

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If my case got dismissed as to both defendants do I file a separate notice of appeal for each defendant?

John's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

This can be tricky if separate rulings or separate filing dates for orders or if only some defendants dismissed. Sounds like a summary judgment or...

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Is a traffic accident a reason for bail revoking

John's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

Does he have a license? Insurance? Was there serious injury to another? Was there publicity in local news? Yes, a new violation cam be basis to...

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How long can someone be held in jail that hasnt been charged with a crime

John's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

Have you talked to your son or his attorney? This is apparently a routine extradition and he will be brought to court and indictment presented in...

John Owen Moeller's Answers (756)

If some one burns down a business that I am buying, purchase agreement was signed, then the owner burns it down.

Can I own a gun or purchase if I had a misdameanor possion of controlled substance charge ten years ago no other crimes have com

If I was pulled over for a specific reason and it becomes known that the reason was not valid, shouldn't the case be dismissed?

What do I do since at my first hearing I told the judge I wanted to represent myself for DWI?

How often are challenges to search warrants successful?

I was divorced in Jan 1999. I would like to restore my former name. Is their a form for this, or do I need to reopen the case?

Will I suffer any legal consequences for something I am no longer involved in if I confess?

If my case got dismissed as to both defendants do I file a separate notice of appeal for each defendant?

Is a traffic accident a reason for bail revoking

How long can someone be held in jail that hasnt been charged with a crime