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If I cashed a check someone wrote me to pay me for work and she forged it from someone else's account will I get charged for any
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Answered on July 21, 2015
You have only committed a crime if you knew the check was forged or stolen. Even without knowing, you might be charged if a detective or...
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Can I sue the police department for also arresting me when I called the police for someone who assaulted me?
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Answered on July 09, 2015
The police can make a lawful arrest if they have probable cause to do so. They had probable cause because this individual told them that you hit...
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Public urination - do I have a criminal record before going to court?
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Answered on July 09, 2015
The summons does not give you a criminal record. If you go to court and are convicted of a crime, you would then have a record. If you go to...
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Do I need an attorney for a desk appearance ticket for shoplifting?
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Answered on July 01, 2015
It's a good idea to have an attorney to help you achieve the best possible result. If the D.A. does not make a good offer at your first court...
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Is a possible bench warrant a problem to fly out of the country ?
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Answered on July 01, 2015
You can find out whether a bench warrant was issued by going to the court in person and speaking with a clerk. You may also hire an attorney to go...
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If I was banned from century 21, but I went to court and was able to remove it from my record, am I still banned?
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Answered on June 29, 2015
I would suggest you skip an interview and do not enter a Century 21 until the ban is lifted. Technically, you could be arrested for trespassing if...
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No bench warrant = charges abandoned ?
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Answered on June 29, 2015
No bench warrant is not the same thing as a dismissed case. Sometimes judges "stay" (i.e., do not issue) bench warrants even though a case is...
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Bench warrant for open container ? How to check and take care from abroad ?
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Answered on June 29, 2015
You can first try calling the court to make sure a bench warrant wasn't issued. If you don't get an answer, or if there is a bench warrant, you...
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I have a warrant in NY for a 5 year old case I now live in Delaware? Can infer this case heard in Delaware to avoid NY jail?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
This case cannot be heard in Delaware. I recommend you get an attorney to help you surrender voluntarily in New York. While it's impossible to...
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I'm looking for more details on a potential civil recovery claim for shoplifting $25 worth of merchandise.
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Answered on June 18, 2015
You will probably receive the demand letter within about a month of the incident, and it will likely be for a few hundred dollars. I have never...
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