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The age of consent is 17 but the 3 yr thing is throwing me. Can a 18 yr old get in trouble for having sex with a 16 yr old?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
You can get in trouble. You can get arrested. You can be charged with a felony. The age of consent in Texas is 17.
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The 18 year old...
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Can you leave at the age of 17?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
No one is the biggest fan of their parents at 15. Certainly, if you are being abused, report it to the proper law enforcement agency. You are not...
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My background check has dead docket case since 1996 on my record. What can I do?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
Contact a criminal defense lawyer who practices regularly in that GA county. They will be able to help you with clearing that up.
Good luck.
What type of character witness questions will be asked in a dmv hearing?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
I would retain a lawyer to help him with that. Character witnesses are unlikely to be of use to you. I'm sure your husband is a good person, but...
DUI Warrant and International Travel
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Answered on December 03, 2012
You could be checked at a border, either coming or going. I do not think it is common for US border officials to check people without some...
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If someone gets pulled over for a DUI, and has a drunk passed out woman passenger what responsibility should the police take?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
The police have a duty to be reasonable in their decisions. When I was an officer, I would not have placed an unconscious woman in a taxi. ...
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Fender bender with possible driving under influence, should i settle or get a lawyer
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Answered on December 03, 2012
You should post this question to civil / personal injury lawyers.
Will the Texas DMV accept a Mexican Matricula Consular?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
This question is probably more appropriate for immigration lawyers. You'll probably get an good answer from that group.
Good luck.
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Do I need an attorney to have a DUI expunged?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
If you were convicted, you probably aren't eligible for expungement. For a precise answer, consult an attorney there in ID. If you are somehow...
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Unemployed and convicted as a felony i need help
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Answered on December 03, 2012
Tough situation you are in. People with felony records can get jobs. If your case is only pending, I would like to think it wouldn't hurt you so...
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