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Why is it illegal to make prisoners like the ones at guantanamo UNCOMFORTABLE, while the inmates in county jail in Texas are
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Answered on May 01, 2009
I disagree with my colleague's answer. Prison overcrowding may not be the same as torture but it does constitute cruel and unusual punishment that...
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I have witnesses saying i didnt abuse my son can they still convict me?
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Answered on May 01, 2009
Hire the best attorney you can: you face an uphill battle.
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How long is my statue of limitations for underage purchase of liquor at 17?
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Answered on May 01, 2009
It depends on what the legal drinking age is in your state but I suspect it's 21, not 18. So yes you can get in trouble again for buying liquor,...
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DWI was changed to Obst. of highway + 1 yr pretrial div, no alcohol for 1 yr, can they tell me what I can or cant do in my home
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Answered on May 01, 2009
You are on diversion instead of being in jail. This is a privilege not a right but a privilege that comes with conditions. Yes they can tell you...
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Do I need a lawyer to file a civil claim in Virginia or can I represent myself?
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Answered on April 29, 2009
You could have sued her and her parents when she was 17. The court would have appointed a law guardian. You can sue her directly now but caution:...
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If lie detector's are admissable in courts, why are they permitted as a probational term and if failed you could be revoked?
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Answered on April 29, 2009
Because the standards of proof are different for a new charge as opposed to a VOP (reasonable doubt vs preponderance of the evidence) and because...
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I just went to court for an incident involving my Pitbulls and another dog, but was wondering if the case could continue...
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Answered on April 29, 2009
The fact that he has already filed criminal charges against you does not prevent him from filing a civil suit. If you can't control your pitbulls...
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Satute of Limitations for an employer to claim grand theft once they have knowledge of theft?
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Answered on April 29, 2009
Misdemeanor one year; felony three years.
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If I am under probation, can I still travel to other countries?
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Answered on April 29, 2009
Why not ask your attorney since you have one? Normally if it's court probation you don't have to report monthly and can move around. Formal...
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Can i be arrested by drug task force by a annomyous phone call only is that enough to surround me with 7 guns in my face
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Answered on April 29, 2009
The anonymous phone call was not all. Obviously you and your boyfriend were under surveillance so there's more than a call that you were going to...
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