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What do I do if he told me at first that it would be civil and not a police matter then all of a sudden I was making a false police report?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You have to be served with a summons to appear in court. An attorney can confirm whether charges have been filed against you, and you should consult one.
You have to be served with a summons to appear in court. An attorney can confirm whether charges have been filed against you, and you should consult... Read More

What happens if I missed my court date yesterday because I wrote the wrong date and now I have a bench warrant?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to turn yourself in. Most judges will require you to do that before considering release. You also should hire or request an attorney.
You need to turn yourself in. Most judges will require you to do that before considering release. You also should hire or request an attorney.

Can I get in trouble for giving my son that has a warrant some money?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you gave him money for him to use while he was avoiding the warrant, then yes, you may have problems.
If you gave him money for him to use while he was avoiding the warrant, then yes, you may have problems.

My son is 18 and on probation and he violated it, if he goes to court on Tuesday what will the judge do?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Best thing to do is ask his lawyer. Remember, this question is posted to a statewide data base, so there is no way to know who the judge is, what county the case is in, or anything else about it. Your son's lawyer is the best source for information. If your son went through the criminal case without the advice of a lawyer, then he is in tough shape at this point until he hires one or is appointed one.... Read More
Best thing to do is ask his lawyer. Remember, this question is posted to a statewide data base, so there is no way to know who the judge is, what... Read More

Is there anything we can do to get equal share after 20 years?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Don't know what a "heritage asset" is, but this is your dad's claim, not yours. He would need to have pursued the claim at that time. I do not know what the payment method for your education has to do with your question.
Don't know what a "heritage asset" is, but this is your dad's claim, not yours. He would need to have pursued the claim at that time. I do not know... Read More

Can evidence that was stolen from my house be used?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Stolen evidence can be used in court. How that would happen is unclear from your inquiry, unless you were in fact committing crimes. Perhaps you might want to get your own phone plan and use it exclusively under these circumstances?
Stolen evidence can be used in court. How that would happen is unclear from your inquiry, unless you were in fact committing crimes. Perhaps you... Read More

I am dating a police officer's daughter, how do I fight off the harassment?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
This is a interpersonal issue, not a legal issue. Getting the law to "come down" on him in any fashion will not help, as he is still her father. Talk to someone who may know him and try to get some advice on how you can get on his good side, and gain some perspective on whether there is anything you have done to his daughter that he does not like.... Read More
This is a interpersonal issue, not a legal issue. Getting the law to "come down" on him in any fashion will not help, as he is still her father. Talk... Read More

Can a bail on class d felony of domestic abuse be set before an arraignment or formal charges have been filed?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Answer is yes, it is very common for jails to have bond schedules to allow folks to bond out before they get in front of a judge.
Answer is yes, it is very common for jails to have bond schedules to allow folks to bond out before they get in front of a judge.

What should I do if she is 14, I'm 18 and her dad is involving the cops?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
1. Break up with her. 2. Apologize to the father 3. Show better judgment next time. If you had talked to her for a little bit and gotten to know her, you would have figured out she was not 18.
1. Break up with her. 2. Apologize to the father 3. Show better judgment next time. If you had talked to her for a little bit and... Read More

How long can the police hold my car?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There is no hard and fast rule on this.
There is no hard and fast rule on this.

If I fire my public defender will my case restart?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No. If the judge approves your request (assuming you are not hiring a lawyer), it will just give you a new lawyer with less time to prepare.
No. If the judge approves your request (assuming you are not hiring a lawyer), it will just give you a new lawyer with less time to prepare.

Can a juvenile student be questioned by police and school officials without parents knowing?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Is it "legal", yes. If she is charged, her statements may be suppressed at her trial. If she was not the target of investigation, and the police simply wanted information to try to find the culprit, why would there be a complaint by her aunt/uncle?
Is it "legal", yes. If she is charged, her statements may be suppressed at her trial. If she was not the target of investigation, and the police... Read More

If a person has been ordered not to cross state lines and does without permission, can plea agreements be revoked?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If that is in the plea agreement that the court approved, yes.
If that is in the plea agreement that the court approved, yes.

Does being in jail in another state mean the other state already agreed to take him?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No, it is possible the other state may not come and get him on the warrant.
No, it is possible the other state may not come and get him on the warrant.

What should I do if my drug dealer got arrested, I think he is setting me up and have bought some heroin from him since?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Nothing you can do now for buys you have made in the past. Even if he hasn't turned informant yet, any of your drug connections can do that any day in the future, and you are NEVER safe from that. Go get help for your addiction.
Nothing you can do now for buys you have made in the past. Even if he hasn't turned informant yet, any of your drug connections can do that any day... Read More

Should I hire an attorney for him if I just found out my son was fired and accused of stealing at work?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He should have an attorney, yes.
He should have an attorney, yes.

Can we file for police perjury if he proceeds to make a report that contradicts itself?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No such thing as "filing for police perjury". I suspect there is much more going on here than merely wanting a police report to be accurate for its own sake, and I would suggest sharing all the facts with an attorney in your community to protect yourself and get the best advice.
No such thing as "filing for police perjury". I suspect there is much more going on here than merely wanting a police report to be accurate for its... Read More

What will happen if I turn myself in if I just found out I have a warrant from 2008 in for failure to appear in no bond in?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
All depends on what court/judge you are in front of. You should talk to an attorney in the community where the arrest occurred.
All depends on what court/judge you are in front of. You should talk to an attorney in the community where the arrest occurred.

If someone had my car without my permission and got in a car accident, can the police keep my car from me?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
For a short while, yes. Forever, no.
For a short while, yes. Forever, no.

Do I have to go to court if I filed a complaint against my husband?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Sure, you can plead the fifth. You could also testify that you lied, which would keep him from being prosecuted, but would result in you being charged criminally with filing a false police report.
Sure, you can plead the fifth. You could also testify that you lied, which would keep him from being prosecuted, but would result in you being... Read More

What should I do if I am trying to get a no contact order dropped, followed the proper steps, but the judge still won't drop?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The judge has the right to run his criminal case the way he wants, and that includes keeping your bf away from you while a charge is pending. You should talk to the victim's advocate at the prosecutor's office about the situation.
The judge has the right to run his criminal case the way he wants, and that includes keeping your bf away from you while a charge is pending. You... Read More

Can I do anything legally to see my terminally ill girlfriend of 6 years?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can request a welfare department check to make sure your girlfriend is OK.
You can request a welfare department check to make sure your girlfriend is OK.

Can see sue me to get her money back after giving it to me?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If it was a loan, yes. If it was a gift, no. If it was a joint investment in property, maybe.
If it was a loan, yes. If it was a gift, no. If it was a joint investment in property, maybe.

Does a person have to be in jail until the hearing?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He can bond out. The question is whether it is worth the money to do so if he is going to go right back to jail on April 6. You might be better off saving the money you were going to use for bond and giving it to him to help when he is finally out of jail.
He can bond out. The question is whether it is worth the money to do so if he is going to go right back to jail on April 6. You might be better off... Read More

Do the police have the right to ban me from entering a store?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The store can tell you to stay away. The police can tell you to do so because the store has the right to do it.
The store can tell you to stay away. The police can tell you to do so because the store has the right to do it.
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