If a person is in your face screaming and cussing and wont back up when asked is it legal to push them away from you?
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Answered on October 14, 2014
You should legally be able to do what you describe without facing prosecution. I'm guessing the guy who got pushed isn't telling the same story you...
Is a bow considered a firearm?
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Answered on October 14, 2014
No, a bow is not considered a firearm. So long as there is no explosive substance propelling the projectile (gun powder, compressed gasses, etc.),...
To be legally charged with a crime, do the cops have to interview or question you or make an arrest?
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Answered on October 11, 2014
No, the police do not have to talk to you, speak to you, lay eyes on you before referring you for criminal charges, and a prosecutor can charge you...
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Is there any consequences if I did not show up nor write a letter at two sentencing hearing for theft case?
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Answered on October 11, 2014
No. Sentencing will go forward with or without a victim present. You simply have the right to be present and address the court if you wish to. It...
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My wife got a camera violation in a school zone- going 26 mph in a 20 zone. Is there anything we could do to contest?
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Answered on October 10, 2014
Your wife should respond to the court that she was not the driver of the vehicle. Sometimes there is a provision for this within the section you...
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Alligations, proper cause.. Are we aloud to know what are his proper causes
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Answered on October 09, 2014
Even though you may be paying his lawyer, your boyfriend's lawyer represents him alone and has no obligation to speak to you about the case. It...
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My sons 20 and has 14 points. Hes facing 3 armed robberies and 5 other felony charges. How much time is that
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Answered on October 09, 2014
Your son will be appointed a public defender. His potential sentence depends completely on what those prior charges are and what he is alleged to...
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Can a prosecutor submit Motion claiming affidavit attached but not submit the affidavit?
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Answered on October 09, 2014
Yes, he can, and fudged up paperwork is not going to make a difference as to whether the judge will allow the amendment. Since you are referring to...
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At investigation of collision,other driver at fault,do I have to give officers name and D.O.B. of my minor passenger children?
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Answered on October 09, 2014
Your children were witnesses to a crime that you reported. The officers have every right to collect their information as part of their...
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How much jail time?
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Answered on October 09, 2014
First degree assault is punishable by a maximum term of life in prison. It's impossible to guess what his standard sentencing range would be...
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