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Am I going to jail after shoplifting?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The only answer anyone can give here is maybe. You have turned over the answer to that question to a judge, assuming you plead guilty or are convicted at a trial.
The only answer anyone can give here is maybe. You have turned over the answer to that question to a judge, assuming you plead guilty or are... Read More

What can my friend and his girlfriend do after they got arrested on a traffic warrant?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Your friend needs to sit down with an attorney and discuss the facts. No one can give decent advice "secondhand" , meaning through another person who wasn't there and is not a lawyer (i.e. you).
Your friend needs to sit down with an attorney and discuss the facts. No one can give decent advice "secondhand" , meaning through another person who... Read More

When speaking to many attorneys to see which one best fits my case, can one of them turn me in for being guilty?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No.
No.

If I am in a car and the driver and I are bother under 21 and we get pulled over and there is alcohol, am I in trouble?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Possibly. You will now if you are charged.
Possibly. You will now if you are charged.

Can a cop have his children ask me questions during a pullover?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Not sure I understand the question. Do you really mean that you think the officer directed his child to question you instead of doing it himself? Or do you mean that the child just happened to be there during your conversation? Did he find the chair? If you weren't involved with a theft, there is no possibility of punishment. My questions highlight why you should talk to an attorney in your community and give the lawyer all the facts to get your question answered.... Read More
Not sure I understand the question. Do you really mean that you think the officer directed his child to question you instead of doing it himself? Or... Read More

Can a police officer wipe puke on you?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You may report the actions to the prosecutor, who may prosecute him for battery, or an attorney for a civil suit against the officer and the department. Now, if you are the one that vomited, it might be a hard sell to convince anyone that you were harmed, but if it was from someone else, than you might have a case.... Read More
You may report the actions to the prosecutor, who may prosecute him for battery, or an attorney for a civil suit against the officer and the... Read More

Can the charges he’s facing will just disappear when he turns 18 if he runs until his birthday?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No.
No.

Is it true that if you get assaulted, you have 30 seconds to defend yourself?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No, that is totally made up.
No, that is totally made up.

Is it legal for me to possess a gun that's in her name at my house?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If the gun is not legal for you to possess (and being at your house without her would be in your possession), it being in "her name" does not change that illegality.
If the gun is not legal for you to possess (and being at your house without her would be in your possession), it being in "her name" does not change... Read More

What are police officers required to do when called to a residential scene and a person is dying at scene?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
As it relates to the dying person, if the person appears ill, they should get medical attention by calling an ambulance.
As it relates to the dying person, if the person appears ill, they should get medical attention by calling an ambulance.

Can a warrant be issued for someone to be arrested if there was no court date set or notification of anything?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The only person who can issue a warrant is a judge. Other than that, it is impossible to further respond to your question on the facts presented.
The only person who can issue a warrant is a judge. Other than that, it is impossible to further respond to your question on the facts presented.

Should he be worried in getting into trouble if he’s just a witness?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Worries should be minimal; satisfaction about doing the right thing should clearly outweigh those worries.
Worries should be minimal; satisfaction about doing the right thing should clearly outweigh those worries.

Should I report a client who reveals a history of sexual abusing a child?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You must report it.
You must report it.

Can someone with a drug felony purchase a firearm?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Nope.
Nope.

What happens to my friend who missed a court appearance on a 35-43-4-2(a) Misdemeanor Class A?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Talk to her lawyer. If she doesn't have one, get one. If 1 or 2 won't happen, turn herself in.
Talk to her lawyer. If she doesn't have one, get one. If 1 or 2 won't happen, turn herself in.

Are hospitals in the habit of releasing patients with mental issues and admitting they tried to kill themselves?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Your question: Are hospitals in the habit of releasing patients with mental issues and admitting they tried to kill themselves? The answer: They try not to be. If you believe your sister has been damaged by the hospital's negligence, you should have her sit down with an attorney in your community that handles medical malpractice claims.... Read More
Your question: Are hospitals in the habit of releasing patients with mental issues and admitting they tried to kill themselves? The answer: They try... Read More

Can an inmate be held in jail if the witness failed to testify?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The witness has not yet "failed to testify". If a trial is held, the witness fails to appear, and he is found not guilty, he would be released immediately.
The witness has not yet "failed to testify". If a trial is held, the witness fails to appear, and he is found not guilty, he would be released... Read More

What happens if I have a probable cause warrant for domestic battery but my spouse and I are willing to do anything to resolve it?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A lawyer in your community has the best answer for this question. I would think you should start with anger management counseling for yourself and then go from there.
A lawyer in your community has the best answer for this question. I would think you should start with anger management counseling for yourself and... Read More

Are there rules on giving an interview to an intoxicated person?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Not as such.
Not as such.

Can my attorney withdraw from my case even if I’m paying him as agreed and my trial starts in January?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If approved by the court, yes. He does not have to work on the hope that he will get paid.
If approved by the court, yes. He does not have to work on the hope that he will get paid.

What do we do to get dad out of jail if the whole case was based off a false info from someone else?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There is a lot here that makes no sense. For example, your question is how to get dad out of jail, but you go on to say you bonded him out the next day. If he is bonded out, how is he in jail? You talk about how "We" don't know anything, but I have no idea if that "we" includes your father. Maybe the best thing to do is to have your dad sit down with an attorney and talk to the lawyer.... Read More
There is a lot here that makes no sense. For example, your question is how to get dad out of jail, but you go on to say you bonded him out the next... Read More

What are the punishment and fines for shoplifting?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Have him to talk to an attorney in your community to get an idea of the punishment he can expect.
Have him to talk to an attorney in your community to get an idea of the punishment he can expect.

What is the statute of limitations on a felony theft and will it show up on a background check?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You may be mixing up a couple of things here. If you have a felony theft CONVICTION, that will be on your record forever until it is expunged (if that is possible in the other state). If you have an outstanding felony charge that has never been resolved, the statute of limitations is not involved, and you can be taken back to answer for it at any time. If you simply stole from someone and have never been CHARGED with the crime, it is likely the statute of limitations is up and you do not have to worry about it any longer.... Read More
You may be mixing up a couple of things here. If you have a felony theft CONVICTION, that will be on your record forever until it is expunged (if... Read More

Can a person be charged for weed and gun if the person doesn’t live there and was not there when the bust took place?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes the friend can get charged. Being convicted is another matter.
Yes the friend can get charged. Being convicted is another matter.

What will happen to me if I stole a debit card and took $120 from it?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
All depends on who the judge is. You need to speak with an attorney in your community to answer this question.
All depends on who the judge is. You need to speak with an attorney in your community to answer this question.
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