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My 18-year-old daughter was recently caught shoplifting, charged and jailed in Williamson County, TX. I bailed her out. She has had desires to go to school to study a health care profession. The health profession departments in Texas colleges will do a background check that includes a search for......
"Feel Good" lawsIn another thread n2happy brought up a good point regarding "feel good" laws and that's a good topic all by itself. I want to talk about some of the feel good laws. In Texas, starting September 1st one will be charged with a felony on a 2nd dwi offense. The punishment carries the same......
"Failure to keep sidewalk free from garbage"NYC Hello, In september I was drunk in the street and I kicked a garbage can over. The cops saw me and gave me a summons for the Criminal Court, and the offense is: "Failure to keep sidewalk free from garbage - in violation of 16-118(1)" I haven't spoken to a lawyer yet (the summons is......
"Escape" from home detention, electronic monitoring.Need to know if 'escape' is defined in California penal or other code. I have searched but haven't found. Also, need opinion as to applicability of term 'escape' to a home detention situation where the detainee called supervisor before AND after period of absence, but was defaulted anyway and......
"disorderly gathering citation"What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania Alright, so the other week, two of my roommates had the idea that, in order to save their fraternity money, they would have a mixer at the house we live at. Now myself and one other roommate are not in a fraternity, but......
"Disorderly Conduct-Engage in Fight" - is This a "Violent" ChargeI recieved a charge for disorderly conduct-engage in fight. Could this possibly grow into an assault charge? Or must it remain the charge of disorderly conduct? Also, is this more serious than a normal disorderly conduct, or is it pretty much the same thing? Thanks!...
"Dine & Dash" from IHOPMy question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado Hi there - I recently partook in a failed attempt to "dine and dash" from the local iHop. I was with three other people. After eating, we promptly left the restaurant, only to be caught and written up by the police. I now......
"Destroying the One Ring at Mount Doom"(And my apologies to Tolkien, for the extended metaphor to his famous trilogy.) I sincerely hope that it does not offend anyone, who might think that I am being facetious when the subject matter at hand is actually quite terribly grave and serious. Believe me, I know that what I am dealing with......
"Criminal" Record Preventing Me from Getting a JobMy question involves criminal law for the state of: Ohio Can convictions be cleaned or expunged from my son's record? He just turned 25 and is back in school, applying for part time work and has been turned down at three places due to his record. His record shows three charges as follows: Charge......
"Complaint" of prostitutionWhat is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?CA I am facing a court appointment on 8/5/05 for a "complaint" of prostitution. Im assuming I have to plead guilty or innocent.....since I have already admitted to cops on the day of the "bust" (12/22/04) on......
[Tax Law] Yes. Our TTY number is (334) 242-3061.......
Bankruptcy surrender questions[BANKRUPTCY & CONSUMER CREDIT] What is the name of your state? Wisconsin We have filed a chap. 7 and we have our creditors meeting on 5/2/05. We are wanting to surrender our current truck that has a high payment and buy another truck with a lower payment. We are wanting to know when is the best time to surrender the vehicle.........
non-exclusive easement[Real Estate & Property Law] What is the name of your state?undefinedWhat is the name of your state? California What is the definition of "non-exclusive easement"?......
speeding citation using stopwacth[Traffic Law] I recived a speeding ticket in a small town in Pa. I agree with the cop that I was speeding about 5 or 6 miles over the speed limit. He told me he clock me at 51 in a 35, which I didn't agree with him. I asked if he clock me on radar and he told me on a robic stopwacth. I plead not guilty and.........
Immi to Canada from UK[Immigration Law] What is the name of your state? UK Hello, Can I ask if I could apply for the immigration to Canada from the UK (London)? I am not a british citizen, but have lived in England for two years. Thanks a lot.......
Ttconan[Employment & Labor Law] HI, ME AGAIN I UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE OVERTIME BUT, I DON'T ABOUT THE VACATION PAY? IF I STARTED JAN. 1st 2004 AND JAN 1st 2005 CAME DO I GET 40HRS OR 20HRS? THEY SAY 20HRS BEFORE JULY AND THE OTHER 20HRS AFTER JULY.DON'T YOU GET 40HRS FOR THE YEAR YOU JUST WORKED?? SOME PEOPLE I'VE TALKED TO SAY.........
We got itttttttttt !![Consumer Law & Fraud] YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES finally our turn to post this email, 1st July we received a phonecall from our brilliant agents ( ASA Consultants - http://www.australia- migration.com ) that our Visa had been approved !!! A better life awaits our family down under....... planning on flying 2nd.........
Employee Slander[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state? Tennessee If you have a problem employee making slander remarks about you can you sue the problem employee.?......
Why Was the Foreclosure Auction Sale Date Changed[Real Estate & Property Law] Hi. State = California County = SB/Fontana Loans = 80% BOA(5/1 arm), 20% Well Fargo (15 yrs fixed) Note: Never re-financed any of my loans with any lender. All, so here is a short story. I have my house all set for foreclosing - auction sale date. It was set for 12/9/2009 @ 1pm - today..........
business in wifes name, on SSD[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] What is the name of your state, ny I heard that the US government is cracking down on this. Can a person go on social security disability, start a business, and put the business in their wifes name? I had seen this happen a lot. Dont say that a person has to be disabled to go on SSD. That scam.........
Texas-Husband in jail 2 months on a felony charge. Court appointed "defense attorney" is sitting on his butt, he is treating us like he's the prosecutor. Has not even talked to him, does not know the facts of the case. He is arrogant, intolerant, inpatient, treats us in a......
here's an update on my previous post, I was charged with shoplifting and consipiracy to larceny, i just got my disposition letter which said both two counts were dismissed,but when in court, the prosecutor asked if there was probable casue for arrest, my attorney asked me to say yes,now on my......
What is the name of your state? CA Individual is arrested at same time as girlfriend for possession/intent to sell of marijuana. Individual is currently on 3 year probation for previous drug possession/sales/resisting officer charges. Charges are not filed for this, due to not getting indivual......
What is the name of your state? CA What is the purpose, who conducts and what are they allowed to ask in a telephone "CRN" interview" from an out of state DUI?...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania Went to look at a vacant house for sale today. Bottom door was loose on frame, bumped it open with my knee, looked in house. Neighbor started screaming about calling 911 and went into her house. I got in my truck and called 911 as......
Does anyone know when the "compelling government interest" argument was first used to override Constitutional rights here in the U.S.?-- Yours In Liberty, Melissa - Colorado, U.S.A. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3573997517 I'm interested in buying an SKS for......
My question involves search and seizure law in the State of: ca. exactly where can authorities search when a parolee resides with persons that are not felons or on any form of probation? can they enter & search a private bedroom that the parolee has no access to? exactly what determines......
My question involves police conduct in the State of: Texas I was pulled over May 18, 2009, for an alleged speeding violation outside of Lubbock. When the State Trooper presented me with the ticket, he asked that I sign it. I stated I would not sign it. When I tried to exercise my right to not......
My question involves police conduct in the State of: CA I have seen that term used when I was researching my DUI. From my understanding it meant the illegal practice of staking out bars and restaurants from about 10:00am to "closing time", pulling cars over on some pretext as patrons......
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania So, hypothetically of course. My sister and I were stopped at the exit of Kmart and told to go to the back of the store with the store security guard, along with 3 other township police officers. They took my sisters purse and......