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Subject committed crime at 17 can he be charge as a minor or an adult in the state of north Carolina

John's answer | Answered on June 06, 2009

It depends on the seriousness of the crime and the DA. If the minor murdered someone he'll probably be tried as an adult. If he shoplifted a pack...

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Receiving stolen property in California with prior petty theft in early 2003.

John's answer | Answered on June 06, 2009

The prior still counts if it is applicable to your new charge. If you receive stolen property not knowing it is stolen then you haven't violated...

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In 1995 was my last D.U.I. charge, then I was cited for D.U.I. yesterday. The police officer said they only go back 11 years.

John's answer | Answered on June 06, 2009

How far they go back depends entirely on your state law. In my state (CA) they go back 10 years. To be sure you should consult a PA lawyer...

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Am I liable for punitive damages if my 17 year old child gets in an accident

John's answer | Answered on June 06, 2009

You would be liable for damages in any event over policy limits since she is a minor. I seee no advantage in having a separate policy for her...

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Do I need to put County retail theft on a job application?

John's answer | Answered on June 06, 2009

I can't imagine that retail theft is not a criminal offense. Maybe the aount you took was so small that it could be resolved with a fine and no...

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I got criminal poss of cont sub.7th what could happen i reside in ny state

John's answer | Answered on June 06, 2009

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

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What could happen to a person who used a stolen credit card and spent less than $200 and had no previous felony charges

John's answer | Answered on June 05, 2009

If he did not steal the credit card then how did it comeinto his possession and under what circumstances did he feel authorized to use it? In my...

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Could my husband get in trouble for stealing my credit card numbers and using my bank numbers, if I file a police report?

John's answer | Answered on June 05, 2009

It is not true that fraud has to be more than a thousand dollars. What he has done goes beyond fraud to identity theft. Contact the police as...

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If you are involved in auto accident and your licences is suspended and no insurance does that make it your fault

John's answer | Answered on June 05, 2009

It may be the other driver's fault but you are still going to be penalized for driving on a suspended license (usually a criminal charge) and...

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How will the NB charges be dealt with?

John's answer | Answered on June 05, 2009

You have a "client" who lives in Canada? If you are a lawyer seeking help you've come to the wrong place. You'll have to do your own research and...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

Subject committed crime at 17 can he be charge as a minor or an adult in the state of north Carolina

Receiving stolen property in California with prior petty theft in early 2003.

In 1995 was my last D.U.I. charge, then I was cited for D.U.I. yesterday. The police officer said they only go back 11 years.

Am I liable for punitive damages if my 17 year old child gets in an accident

Do I need to put County retail theft on a job application?

I got criminal poss of cont sub.7th what could happen i reside in ny state

What could happen to a person who used a stolen credit card and spent less than $200 and had no previous felony charges

Could my husband get in trouble for stealing my credit card numbers and using my bank numbers, if I file a police report?

If you are involved in auto accident and your licences is suspended and no insurance does that make it your fault

How will the NB charges be dealt with?