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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......
[Intellectual Property] From Florida: I am interested in using some of the images from the photo essays on the White House web site (to be used in a video that will NOT be sold). However, I can't find any anything on the site that gives instructions on how to obtain a license for the use of these images. Are pictures.........
Should this reply be answered?[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state? NC I'm currently fighting a breach of residential lease complaint against my previous landlord. After receiving the complaint I filed an answer and affirmative defenses. Shortly after this, they filed their answers to my affirmative defenses, denying everything of.........
athletics[Government & Administrative Law] What is the name of your state? oklahoma Is it legal for a basketball coach to require a student to attend basketball camps or play summer basketball in order for them to play or tryout for a team?......
Paid by Percentage Florida[Employment & Labor Law] Recently I was terminated for "insubordination", after refusing to stay int the truck overnight without pay. I understand that there is a certain amount of time that is expected, but to what extent does the employer have the right -if at all-to demand that you remain in the truck when.........
post divorce/property division[Family Law] What is the name of your state? MA. I'm going to court on Monday for divorce. The soon to be ex and I have divided the property. One of the many things that she is getting an income producing property that has bank loan on and is in my name only. As per the signed separation agreement she has.........
Court order to enter safe deposit box (FL)[Wills & Trusts] An elderly aunt of mine just died intestate in Miami Beach, FL. I am one of three next of kin (nephews) and am shown as the informant on the death certificate. In going through the deceased's personal effects, I dicovered the key to her safe deposit box in a Miami bank. The bank manager has.........
sale of timber[Tax Law] I sold some trees to a lumber company in 2000. I have not received a 1099. Is this considered regular income, capital gains, or non-taxable.......
Why can't I see all the forms that I know I can file via this web site? Hawaii[Tax Law] The web site has been designed to show you a customized menu of only those forms you are eligible to file at the date and time that you have entered the site. If you do not see a form listed, it is either past the due date for that form or you have not registered your GEID number as part of your.........
The Holy Shroud[Additional Legal Subjects] Back from Africa, where I was a secular missionary in the Kayon Ghozi's leprosary (Burundi) because of health reasons, I wrote these lucky Flashes of mine, which got a resounding success ,on Turin's HOLY SHROUD. Prof. Harry Gove,which made the Holy Shroud date back to the middle-ages in 1988 by.........
Old Books & copyright[Intellectual Property] I would like to post on a website a very short 104 page book from 1919. Free of charge to view The author had the book published in both London and NY he died in 1992. I believe he was a european (Antwerp) at the time of printing and became a US citizen later. Do you think this is public.........
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Idaho I received a "dog at large" ticket. I keep my dog in a 6 foot tall privacy fence. I was at work when my little boy and wife happened to leave the garage door open and the dog got out. Here is the ordinance: A. Dogs/Cats/Animals......
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......