Is it illegal that someone posted my mugshot on a website, even after the case was dismissed and expunged?
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Answered on July 15, 2019
It is unlikely that you could get any injunctive relief for such a circumstance. Typically, the government cannot force people to not say things...
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Lawyer that will do pro bono for an inmate that is wrongly incarcerated ?
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Answered on July 05, 2019
I have to be the bearer of bad news, but unless the Innocence Project is willing to take the case, it is extremely unlikely you will find someone...
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Can a warrant be changed over to a summons?
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Answered on July 03, 2019
It cannot be converted. If it is a warrant, it is going to stay a warrant. Only recently are magistrates able to do felony charges by summons, so...
How much trouble would somebody get for saying, "I'll break your jaw, knee caps, and all your teeth, and leave you with no mouth
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Answered on July 03, 2019
TO piggyback on what Mr. Grainger said, it would be a misdemeanor communicating threats. The maximum punishment for this is 120 days, however...
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Does NC give good time credit in state prisons?
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Answered on June 11, 2019
The answer is, "sort of."
When you are sentenced by North Carolina law (not federal) you are given a minimum and a maximum. You will absolutely...
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Someone called and said they had an illegal paper thats not a warrant but I should call them. What should I do?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
People calling are always going to raise red flags. You can find out if you have an outstanding issue by going to your closest magistrate's office...
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Is it legal for an attorney to subpoena your financial info without your permission??
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Answered on June 07, 2019
Generally, the use of a subpoena is to force someone to produce information without their permission. So, yes. An attorney can subpoena things...
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What should I do with threats of attempted murder charges among others charges?
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Answered on May 21, 2019
I agree with Mr. Dorbaugh above, however, it is not up to your husband if serious charges are filed against you. It will be the decision of a...
I was charged with obtain property under false pretenses. I have no prior criminal history. can I avoid a felony charge?
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Answered on May 21, 2019
The best answer is, possibly. The outcome is going to depend on a few factors such as the DA, the victim, and who you hire to be your attorney....
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I’m getting a divorce in NC
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Answered on May 21, 2019
I agree with what the other attorneys have said, but I also want you to beware of a crime called Domestic Criminal Trespass. Although you have a...
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