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I was caught shoplifting at a Walmart for 2 lipsticks under $8 bucks , no police was involved! Would I have to go to court?
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Answered on July 23, 2014
If you gave the security officer your name and address it is highly likely you will be asked to come to court to answer for petty theft.
It...
Is a flashlight with a bezel considered a weapon?
can you get into legal complications if you use it for self defense?
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Answered on July 22, 2014
As other counsel have rightly identified, sometimes the law is open to interpretation and does very little to provide a clear answer on this...
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Do I get IID installed? Court papers say must install for one year after a valid license is received but DMVsays I don't need it
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Answered on July 22, 2014
The court and the DMV are separate jurisdictions What does this mean?
The court can tell you to do one thing, and the DMV can say you must do...
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Can I still ignore red-light camera tickets?
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Answered on July 21, 2014
A summons to court,is a valid order of the court, whether it is a hated red-light ticket or not.
Disobeying the summons (which is another name...
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I'm Australian citizen I'm currently on a j1 visa in USA, going to court for petty theft I'm going alone I can't afford a lawye
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Answered on July 21, 2014
Immigration law is a difficult area of law. Typically, criminal matters like yours can be plead to an infraction, but it depends heavily on the...
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He has 2 yrs 8 mnths if he goes to camp how long will he hve to do
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Answered on July 21, 2014
Counselor Hill has it right.
Oftentimes, in our haste to have our loved ones back we want something definite to hold on to. The problem is that...
Can I buy a gun if I was convicted of a misdemeanor
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Answered on July 21, 2014
Your best bet will be to contact the DOJ before applying for a handgun purchase. There can be errors in the background check system, that may...
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My daughter has 2 FTA on a speeding ticket so its a warrant now. So what do I do from here?
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Answered on July 21, 2014
She can appear for herself, or she can retain an attorney. Obviously, as a caring parent, you would possibly retain the attorney, but understand...
Criminal Felony Arraignment - would these be recorded by the court reporter?
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Answered on July 17, 2014
Arraignments are sometimes informal affairs where your attorney may waive formal reading of the charges against you, waive formal advisement of...
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Questioning by Police
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Answered on July 17, 2014
As a practical matter, you may be arrested.
If you are arrested, do not speak with law enforcement under any circumstances.
Demand your...
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