Questions answered by Bart Charles Craytor

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Is an arrest still an arrest, even if it is not followed through?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

An arrest is conduct or communications from an officer which a reasonable person would not feel free to leave. Just because you weren't jailed...

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Is it legal to follow an officer?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Yes, it is legal to follow an officer. Stalking is defined as: (a) A person commits an offense if the person, on more than one occasion and...

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Are you legally under arrest if an officer exclaims "You're under arrest!" even if he doesn't follow through?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

You can be considered to be "under arrest if an officer exclaims "your under arrest!" (Even if he does not follow through. There are legal...

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If an officer states "You're under arrest!" Does that legally mean you have been placed under arrest?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

If an officer exclaims that you are under arrest, and a reasonable person felt that they were not able to leave, then yes you were under arrest. ...

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Me and my ex had sex during January of this year, she was 13, I was 15, is there anything that I can do to fight a charge?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

If she was under the age of 14 years, even the Romeo & Juliet clause can't help you. You will most likely be facing juvenile proceedings since you...

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Could i still be in trouble?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Is she in another state? Or is she in Arkansas? Any illegal conduct that was committed "in the past" but still within the statute of limitations...

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Just a fine for a misdemeanour class c theft?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Ms, Henley's answer is GREAT advice. Here's why. Being found guilty of a crime of moral turpitude can impair your employment opportunities for...

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My husband was arrested for having two onces of weed an a warrant from colorado we live in texas how long does colorado have

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

I'm sorry about the "lawyer answer" of "that depends." Has your husband waived extradition? Has Colorado indicated that they will extradite? If...

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Does a minor (16) have to appear in court for a misdemeanour for class c theft? What are the odds of just a fine?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Do your daughter a favor. Make her appear. Seek a deferred adjudication or other disposition to keep this off her record. A conviction for theft...

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Does having a locked pistol safe welded onto a car frame keep law enforcement from searching inside of it?

Bart's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

While the installation of a safe, especially for a firearm is a legitimate action, I have seen law enforcement officers curiosities piqued by...

Bart Charles Craytor's Answers (2417)

Is an arrest still an arrest, even if it is not followed through?

Is it legal to follow an officer?

Are you legally under arrest if an officer exclaims "You're under arrest!" even if he doesn't follow through?

If an officer states "You're under arrest!" Does that legally mean you have been placed under arrest?

Me and my ex had sex during January of this year, she was 13, I was 15, is there anything that I can do to fight a charge?

Could i still be in trouble?

Just a fine for a misdemeanour class c theft?

My husband was arrested for having two onces of weed an a warrant from colorado we live in texas how long does colorado have

Does a minor (16) have to appear in court for a misdemeanour for class c theft? What are the odds of just a fine?

Does having a locked pistol safe welded onto a car frame keep law enforcement from searching inside of it?