Questions answered by William J. O'Connor

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If i live is washington and california may be trying to charge me with a crime

William's answer | Answered on October 02, 2014

Be careful that you do not talk yourself into getting charged. You were advised to not discuss the facts and followed up with a comment about the...

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My boyfriend has 11 felonies for burglary. What do u think will happen? Do u think he will go too prison? He is only 18 years.

William's answer | Answered on September 28, 2014

I think that your boyfriend needs to consult with a criminal defense lawyer ASAP. There is not enough information in your post, and you should not...

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Last day of probation and warrant was issued

William's answer | Answered on September 17, 2014

He needs to consult with a criminal defense lawyer asap. I see two possible defenses for him based upon what you said, but a criminal defense...

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Can your public defender put you in jail?

William's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

I agree with the previous answers that state that the judge had to issue the warrant. Why not consult with a criminal defense lawyer who will work...

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Is it legal for a store to charge restitution without Police or Courts involvement

William's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

Idaho has a civil statute that applies to shoplifters, so yes, the store can demand payment. That does not mean that the person has to pay the...

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Is there any way I can convince my po to let me move out of this group home while I still on probation?

William's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

There is one way to find out, ask your PO. Be sure that you articulate to your PO why you want to move to a new place. If you make it an easy...

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Is it legal for a 19yr (woman) to have sex with a 16yr boy? in Idaho

William's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

While 18 is the so-called age of consent, Idaho law allows for a 5 -year difference in age when a young adult of 16 or 17 engages in consensual...

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Laws for probation officers and treatment therapists

William's answer | Answered on August 27, 2014

When a person is on probation or parole, the law looks at that person as though he or she could be incarcerated and subject to all rules of the...

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Is it legal to arrest someone on suspicion of committing a crime?

William's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

It is probably legal. The person that you described may have stated something that the police interpreted as incriminating. That is why you don't...

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If I have a HELOC on my home and I am keeping up payments, will I lose my home if I declare bankruptcy?

William's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

Watch out for debt-consolidation companies. Some are reputable but others will put you in a worse position than you are already in. You should...

William J. O'Connor's Answers (396)

If i live is washington and california may be trying to charge me with a crime

My boyfriend has 11 felonies for burglary. What do u think will happen? Do u think he will go too prison? He is only 18 years.

Last day of probation and warrant was issued

Can your public defender put you in jail?

Is it legal for a store to charge restitution without Police or Courts involvement

Is there any way I can convince my po to let me move out of this group home while I still on probation?

Is it legal for a 19yr (woman) to have sex with a 16yr boy? in Idaho

Laws for probation officers and treatment therapists

Is it legal to arrest someone on suspicion of committing a crime?

If I have a HELOC on my home and I am keeping up payments, will I lose my home if I declare bankruptcy?