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If due process was violated during criminal proceedings may one file civil suit against counsel or the state?
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Answered on February 03, 2015
As others have said: the remedy for a due process violation is through appeal, not a civil cause of action. In fact, Judges and prosecutors are...
Can someone be charged if caught buying drugs on a security system to a man that was murdered even if the two are not related
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Answered on February 03, 2015
The short answer is: Yes. If law enforcement reviews that portion of the tape which shows you purchasing drugs from someone, you can be charged....
Can my 18 yr old son go to jail for dating a 13yr old girl and her moms ok with them dating not having sex.But we think they ar
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Answered on February 03, 2015
If your 18 year old son is having any type of sexual relationship with a 13 year old girl...he could spend a long time in prison and be required to...
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How long would someone have to sit in jail for two no insurance tickets and failure to appear in court?
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Answered on February 03, 2015
There a couple of problems your friend is facing. First the failure to have insurance; Second, the failures to appear for either citation. The...
I am a single mom and can not afford a lawyer because my ex is seeking full custody, what should I do?
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Answered on February 03, 2015
As Ms. Sinclair says - in family law cases, the decision of the court is based upon "the best interests of the child." It doesn't really matter...
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I filed charges against my ex for domestic battery. he was just sentenced. is there anything i can do to change the outcome.
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Answered on February 02, 2015
Unfortunately, the prosecutor has wide discretion in charging and plea decisions. Also, the court has the ability to reject a plea agreement if...
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In the state of idaho is it legal for a 17 year old girl to have sex with a 13 year old boy
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Answered on February 02, 2015
No. In fact, it would be a crime for which the punishment is severe, including imprisonment and registry on the sex offender list.
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I have protection order is Washington that I am trying to get dropped, do I have to file a rescind in the same county?
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Answered on February 02, 2015
As Ms. Sinclair indicates, you have to have the Order rescinded by the same court that issued the order. No other court has jurisdiction to do...
SHOULD I PLEAD NOT GUILTY TO SPEEDING TICKET SINCE I WAS DRIVING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT?
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Answered on January 29, 2015
Your facts lead me to believe you did not receive a citation for exceeding the maximum speed (so long as the posted speed limit was greater than 40...
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Real Estate. I plan to buy a home with one other party and have it recorded as "joint tenancy". Is it possible to make a
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Answered on January 29, 2015
Your best course of action is to contact a competent attorney in your area and sit down to discuss particulars of the transaction you are trying to...
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