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A friend of my son repeatedly asked him for some meth. Finally he took some to him and he was wired. Could this be entrapment?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
Doubtful, but maybe. Entrapment takes a lot more than providing an opportunity, but each state has different case law about what can constitute...
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If a person is arrested for 3 counts of simple assault will he still be prosecuted if girlfriend decides to drop charges?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
Probably. Victims do not have the power to file or drop charges. That power lies solely with the prosecutors office.
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My husband was arrested for some kind of charge dealing with a planned arson don't really know the correct listing
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Answered on August 20, 2014
I also do not see a question to be answered posted here.
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I have taken two drug tests. Will your P.O. tell you if you pass or not?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
You will certainly find out if you fail, as they PO can violate you.
How many days is one month and twelve months in legal terms for criminal sentences?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
These are not necessarily broken down into days. When would a year be more or less than twelve months on this planet?
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I am less than 2 weeks away from trial and I just got a statement from a witness. Can I use it during trial? I am also planning
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Answered on August 20, 2014
This sounds like a civil case, not criminal. Also, you can't just use a statement from someone at trial, it violates the rules of evidence.
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Are there criminal charges for opening magnetic buttons in a Walmart losing one button and putting the damaged package back ?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
This could be theft. But, if they didn't call the police, and no criminal charges are filed, then you don't have to pay the store a darned thing....
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What laws are deemed freedom of press? In reguards to past stories, but then printing them to appear as if they are recent.
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Answered on August 20, 2014
This is it a criminal law question, unless there is something about this you aren't telling.
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Legal age to date an older man?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
No. Right now he can be charged and convicted of sexual assault and indecency with a child, both of which carry 2-20 year prison sentences and...
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Can I appeal a violent charge that I plead to because the DA threatened me?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
Saying they will indict you for crimes with larger exposure isn't the type of threat meant by "not willing" plea. They mean threats like "take this...
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