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Is there a way to get out of subpoena from Kansas when we live in Ohio?
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Answered on July 31, 2010
Generally a subpoena from a state court is only valid if served on the person while they are in that state. There are interstate rules that require...
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Do all Lawyers not talk to clients until they ready to appeal?
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Answered on July 31, 2010
Attorneys are required to respond to their client's calls and correspondence. Usually an attorney is expected to return a client's call within 24...
Can a person being accused of armed robbery with a deadly weapon go to prison with no evidence?
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Answered on July 31, 2010
An alleged victim's statements are evidence, in the form of witness testimony at trial. Most cases are based solely on witness testimony, and...
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I stole a camera 2 cameras
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Answered on July 31, 2010
Be proactive. Get an attorney first, then surrender on the warrant. You may be able to take care of the warrant quickly and relatively easily if...
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Roomate altering my mail status to obstruct mail delivery to me
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Answered on July 31, 2010
Your roommate may be violating numerous laws, including federal laws for tampering with mail. You can call the police and explain the situation and...
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I'm a US recident and I have a felony of 300 dollars or less and I don't know if I could go out of the country.
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Answered on July 31, 2010
Countries have the right to deny entry to persons with criminal records. The country you are going to sets its own rules on who may not enter, and...
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How long can the police or investigaster wait until a theft charge be processed?
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Answered on July 31, 2010
Short of the statute of limitations, there is no requirement that a case be filed within a specific period. The investigating officer in charge may...
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Allotted amount of time for routine traffic stop, is there one and if so where does it pass the point inti violating you rights?
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Answered on July 31, 2010
Generally the remedy for an unreasonable detention on a traffic stop is suppression of any evidence obtained as a result of the detention, but it...
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If you are over the age of 18 can someone look at you criminal record from when you were a minor?
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It depends on the law of the state in which the juvenile record was made. In most states adult criminal records are public record, but juvenile...
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When a third party pays and Attorney, who is the actual client?
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Answered on July 31, 2010
In a criminal defense case, the client is always the person charged with the crime. This is even true in juvenile cases where it is usually the...
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