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DWI Probation Violation

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

If abstaining from alcohol use altogether is a condition of your probation then you have violated the conditions of probation, and the probation...

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Will I have any trouble leaving the country if I have not yet been to court for a PI ticket?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

There is no warrant for your arrest, so there should be no problem. However, hire a lawyer to take care of the citation prior to your departure.

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What can I expect from getting caught shoplifting $26 worth and will this go on my public record or will employer be contacted?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

Get ready for your court date; Theft under $100 is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500. Be ready to pay a fine; Go to the store...

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How much time will my husband do before he can get out on parole?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

He will do half his time before he is eligible for parole. Calculated into that is credit for time he has already served in jail awaiting the final...

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What do I do when the person watching me do a UA adds water from the sink to my sample and the results come back dirty?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

There is NO WAY you can tackle this abuse by yourself. Report to the probation department WITH A LAWYER BY YOUR SIDE. The reality of the situation...

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What do I need to do in my case?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

You really need a lawyer in WV to do this search. A physical search for your hard copy file can be done in WV in the Clerk's office where the case...

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How are you able to prove this charge and make it stick? Is there any possibility it could be thrown out?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

This crime is proven if the person, knowing that an investigation or official proceeding is pending or in progress, he: alters, destroys, or...

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My son was hit by a parent at tee ball practice leaving a whelp for 20 minutes. Police took adults word instead of son

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

Not sure from your post what remedy you are seeking. Your options are to go to CPS and report the incident. They will investigate fully. Your other...

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I was charged with shoplifting at a Walmart store. I have already paid the fine to the court should I also pay the civil claim ?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

The $300 fine you paid is a criminal sanction for having committed the offense of shoplifting, which apparently you admitted to being guilty. The...

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Pay for parking in area designated disabled parking or plea not guilty and see the judge?

Paul's answer | Answered on November 11, 2016

As it appears you are most concerned with this being on your record. If that is the case handle it the most effective way, and have a skilled...

Paul C. Looney's Answers (3286)

DWI Probation Violation

Will I have any trouble leaving the country if I have not yet been to court for a PI ticket?

What can I expect from getting caught shoplifting $26 worth and will this go on my public record or will employer be contacted?

How much time will my husband do before he can get out on parole?

What do I do when the person watching me do a UA adds water from the sink to my sample and the results come back dirty?

What do I need to do in my case?

How are you able to prove this charge and make it stick? Is there any possibility it could be thrown out?

My son was hit by a parent at tee ball practice leaving a whelp for 20 minutes. Police took adults word instead of son

I was charged with shoplifting at a Walmart store. I have already paid the fine to the court should I also pay the civil claim ?

Pay for parking in area designated disabled parking or plea not guilty and see the judge?