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A friend is currently in the detention center accused of real estate fraud on a criminal complaint/case,
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Answered on March 07, 2013
You're friend's attorney must ask the court to continue the case. Whether it is granted will depend on a lot of factors: the judge, the DA, how...
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How long does a sheriffs office have to arrest me after search and seizer if any findings ?
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Answered on February 26, 2013
It will depend on the statute of limitations for the crime you are concerned about. A statute of limitations is basically how long the DA has to...
Can my probation officer go to the car dealership where i purchased my vehicle and ask to see my finance information and records
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Answered on February 26, 2013
Short answer is yes. He/she can certainly ask.
The dealership is not required to turn them over unless the officer has a warrant. However, the...
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How do I get off the sex offender list. or expunge my record?
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Answered on February 26, 2013
In my experience no. Contact a VT criminal lawyer. They will be able to tell you if there is something you can file. But unfortunately I am not...
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I was sexually assaulted 19 years ago . At a hospital . Do I have a case .
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Answered on February 25, 2013
Unfortunately, there is not quick 'yes or no' answer. The first issue you will run into is statute of limitations (that means: whether the time...
Can I get the battery and false imprisonment charges dropped?
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Answered on February 25, 2013
A common misconception is that a victim of a crime 'files charges' against a defendant. In actuality a victim makes a complaint to the police. ...
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If a person on parole has never violated it and someone made an anonymous call...and there is no black and white evidence.
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Answered on February 22, 2013
polygraph tests are not admissible in court.
As to a 'clear answer'. Unfortunately, there isn't one. Your parole supervisor may choose to take...
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Can someone apply for a visa to cross to the US even though they have been in prison before with drug posession ?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
You can always apply. If immigration decided to deport him based on the conviction I'm not sure if you're request will be successful. I would...
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A fleeing felon
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Answered on February 22, 2013
Contact an attorney immediately. Be prepared for bad news. But it's possible an attorney could reduce the bad news.
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Do I really need a lawyer if I wanted to plead not guilty to a PC 242 battery charge ?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
What you are trying to do is represent yourself (sometimes called "pro per" or "pro se"). California law allows you to represent yourself if you...
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