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A friend of mine was falsely accused of "flashing" (exposing his genitals) to a co-worker's wife. The co-worker went to their employer and told him about this & that they were going to file charges. 2 weeks later my friend was told they had done so but when he sent in an Open......
"Filed Only"What is the name of your state? WI What does "Filed Only" mean? I got a letter that says it has been filed. And then I go look at CCAP, and the charge says "Filed Only"...
"Felonies & Related Misdemeanors"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......
[Tax Law] What is the name of your state?Louisiana. My grandmother owns 2 homes. I rent one of them and the other is unoccupied. I wish to purchase both from her. She has offered to sell them both to me at well below market value. Unoccupied home is worth 90k. The home that I'm renting from her is worth.........
Car accident[Additional Legal Subjects] My wife took her car to have some minor mechanical work done yesterday. While test driving it, the mechanic pulled out in front of someone and caused a collision. Fortunately, it only damaged her bumper cover. The garage is not denying responsibility but we went ahead and had some estimates done.........
Can A Parent Sue for Pain & Suffering for an injury to their Child?[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? ND Just wondering if a parent can sue for pain and suffering for an injury to their child? We are in the process of settling a lawsuit for our child (nothing has been signed yet). All of the money will more than likely go to a structured.........
no insurance[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] What is the name of your state? Florida My husband went on a out of state job in Tennessee and while at work our car was hit in the parking lot . It was parked and unoccupied. The driver reported it to the security personnell and a report was written up with all the drivers information. We took.........
Bogart Attorney[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state? CA An Asian nurse I know has hired an immigration attorney to file for change of sponsorship due to employment change. The attorney has a business arrangement with her fellow Asian people to procure clients; I suspect they give legal advice as she has never had an.........
Covenants for subdivision[Real Estate & Property Law] I live in a subdivision in southern indiana. I have lived here since July 1994 and just this year I was told I could not have my boat in my driveway any longer and "according to the covenants" had to move it. I received a phone call stating that I had 30 days to remove it or the leader.........
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..........
Phen Fen[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] What is the name of your state?undefinedWhat is the name of your state?South Carolina Do I still have legal remedies (compensation) rights as a former user of phen fen. I never took legal action nor registered in the past. thank you, Phillip......
Prospective South African Emigrants to Australia (buying property)[Consumer Law & Fraud] Hi If you fit the description in my subject, please consider responding. My wife and I have just been granted our visas (BN-136 - Skilled Independent). I assume that this means that we are now permanent residents (or that we will be after our first visit). We'll probably only move to Australia.........
Car Rental Billing Dispute[Consumer Law & Fraud] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX I have been renting a vehicle from Avis in El Paso, TX since January (I am temporarily assigned to Fort Bliss while I am in a Army school until September 18th). It has been the same vehicle since January as well. Avis' rental policy is that it.........
Does anyone know why the words "do not arrest" would appear on the police computer screen when the officer pulls up the suspects ncic or the background check screen? For instance if a person with several drug convictions repeatedly gets pulled over (for minor traffic violations) and......
Hi, my name is Brittany, and I live in Houston, TX. I am a fifteen years old, and a junior in high school. I am graduating early, and I will be attending college very soon. My parents are trying to make me move to CO. with them. For reasons along with that, I am tired of them. I practically grew......
South Carolina My friend was arrested supposedly for "disorderly conduct" and spent the night in jail. I realize disorderly conduct has a broad interpretation but as I and another friend witnessed, he did not fall into any of the categories. It was a late night trip to an after hours......
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......