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How do I report past childhood sexual abuse when no longer a resident in the same state it happened in?
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Answered on February 14, 2020
You can report the sex crime to law enforcement in the jurisdiction where the incident(s) occurred. They may or may not bring criminal charges. ...
Can I file charges against a kid at my son's high school for a fight? He has a fractured nose and black eye.
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Answered on February 12, 2020
Self-defense means using force to defend yourself from another person's unlawful use of force. There are a lot of conditions that must be true and...
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I need to know about getting a criminal records sealed
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Answered on February 12, 2020
To get a good answer, you should re-post this question and include the name of the charges, how each case was resolved, how long ago each case was...
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Can I own a gun if I'm on deferred justification probation?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
The case is technically still pending and federal law says you can't possess a firearm if you are under felony indictment. See: 18 U.S. Code § 922
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Can he still get charged if I say don’t prosecute ?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
Only the prosecutor can decide the dismiss the case at this point. The prosecutor is only required to "consider" your feelings about the case. ...
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Can a class A misdemeanor assault domestic violence be enhanced if you have a previous felony?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
Words alone are not a legal justification for the use of force and the only gray area might be an imminent threat to cause physical pain or bodily...
How long do people stay in jail for this charge AGG ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
They stay in jail until someone posts bond. If they are convicted, the penalty range is 2 to 20 years in the state penitentiary but that can be...
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My son was arrested wrongfully what can we do.?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
You can hire a criminal defense attorney to defend your son,
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How long can a DA hold a charge before taking it before a grand Jury for indictment?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
The limitations period is listed in chapter 12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure:...
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Is it a violation of a restraining order if the person who filed a restraining have a 3rd party contact you with harsh language?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
No, not usually. In Texas, a Family Violence Protective Order usually only limits the freedoms of the Respondent, not the Applicant. It is...
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