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When applying for jobs is it mandatory to disclose a 1st DUI with no jail sentence or injuries? It keeps me from finding a job.
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Answered on August 27, 2009
As law school has given us the power to say with great authority, it depends. Because a first offense in any State except WI is criminal, the...
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DUI travel
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Answered on August 26, 2009
You are right to be concerned about traveling to Holland with a DUI conviction. Pending DUIs alone can keep you out of Canada!
Respectfully,...
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My friend has three chargers against him.
1. speeding
2. endangering a life
3. fleeing from police
What now?
Advice?
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Answered on August 26, 2009
To decide whether to bail out your friend, you will have to weigh all the pros and cons. He will not be in jail while the case is pending. While...
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Can my soon to be ex-husbands family be forced to stop harassing my 17 year old daughter?
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Answered on August 25, 2009
Sounds like restraining orders against the members of your almost ex's family are your best bet.
In some states, there are self-help...
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Do I need a Family Law Attorney?
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Answered on August 25, 2009
What you should do depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to find out if you can charge your ex criminally, you need to contact your...
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I was arrested for menacing should I plead guilty or not guilty
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Answered on August 25, 2009
Based on the facts you have given, you were NOT being menacing. You were defending your father. Generally, defense of others is a defense of...
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I stole some clothing from Kohls for an job interview.
I got caught and now I dont know what to do.
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Answered on August 25, 2009
A theft conviction can follow you around for years. Potential employers can refuse to hire you based on a conviction that is substantially-related...
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In regard to Breathalyzer (BAC), is it a law that cop must collect sample within 20 minutes of defendants arrest?
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Answered on August 25, 2009
I agree with the first answer. I write only to point out most states have laws requiring the breath test be taken within 2-3 hours of the...
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My girlfriend was pulled over for a traffic violation and she was in my car. The cops search my car and found marijuana
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Answered on August 24, 2009
I agree with the first answer. I write to caution you NOT to involve yourself in your girlfriend's case. If you are on probation for a felony...
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If a store alleges robbery does it have to be proven?
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Answered on August 24, 2009
Assuming this is a criminal case and not a civil ordinance violation, then yes, and the prosecution must prove the case 100%, or beyond a...
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