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How long do I have to be married to be entitled to 50% of everything?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Jill K. Whitbeck (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You are only entitled to 1/2 of what is acquired DURING the marriage. Getting married does not entitle you to half of anything your spouse had before marriage. If both your names are on the title to a home now, as joint tenants, then it is presumed you have equal rights to the home outside of marriage. But keep in mind that you have no power to kick him out simply because your name is on title or in the event of a divorce. Rather, it is more likely you would both have to move out, sell the house, and split the proceeds.... Read More
You are only entitled to 1/2 of what is acquired DURING the marriage. Getting married does not entitle you to half of anything your spouse had before... Read More

Do I have to sign my son’s school records to the district attorney so they can make a case?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Alexis Anne Plunkett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No of course you don't. I hope you have retained an attorney in this matterplease consult with your attorney. The DA would only want his school records in order to use them against himyou certainly don't have to help the DA convict your son.
No of course you don't. I hope you have retained an attorney in this matterplease consult with your attorney. The DA would only want his school... Read More

What can I do to make battery charges go away?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can't drop the charge and marrying won't help
You can't drop the charge and marrying won't help

Is it true that I can’t be around alcohol or gambling facilities of any kind while on probation?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Listen to your new PO
Listen to your new PO

Is it legal for law enforcement to use a traffic control device (radar, laser) and issuing tickets while being dark out of the traveled roadway?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Alexis Anne Plunkett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Generally it is absolutely legal for officers to use radar without using in-vehicle lighting, but some individual departments have their own guidelines. You will not find an NRS on this matter.
Generally it is absolutely legal for officers to use radar without using in-vehicle lighting, but some individual departments have their own... Read More

How do I avoid statutory rape charges when I'm innocent?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Alexis Anne Plunkett (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No one can give consent for you to have sex with an underage girl. Not the girl herself and certainly not her mother. What if the mother had also offered you her 8-year-old daughter or her 12-year-old daughter? If you were an adult, and if you had sex with a minor child, you can be found guilty of statutory rape.... Read More
No one can give consent for you to have sex with an underage girl. Not the girl herself and certainly not her mother. What if the mother had also... Read More

How do I avoid statutory rape charges when I'm innocent?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The mother's consent is irrelevant in a statutory rape case against a girl under 16.
The mother's consent is irrelevant in a statutory rape case against a girl under 16.

What do I do if I loaned my friend my debit card just to buy groceries but she used it on other things too?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You have to sue her.
You have to sue her.

If the person is in jail, how long does the DA have to file before releasing them?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He's probably being detained for another reason.
He's probably being detained for another reason.

whats nevada laws are ib habitural cases

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ross C. Goodman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A person has to have 2 prior felony convictions before the prosecutor can move for habitual treatment which carris 5 -20 years.  If someone has been 3 time convicted of a felony the habiutal treatment enhances the sentence by either 10 years to life, a life sentence without possibility of parole or a definite term of 25 years with parole eligibility at 10.  ... Read More
A person has to have 2 prior felony convictions before the prosecutor can move for habitual treatment which carris 5 -20 years.  If someone has... Read More

If my ex bought me a car as a gift but the registration is not in my name and the insurance is in my name and I have both keys to the car can my ex

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ross C. Goodman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It is considered a gift but you need to get the registration into your name because you do not have title to the car so he could effectively sell the car and sign a bill of sale at any time. 
It is considered a gift but you need to get the registration into your name because you do not have title to the car so he could effectively sell the... Read More

Can I recant a signed plea agreement signed in court before sentencing?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
For good cause.
For good cause.

will il extradite for $1,700 dollars.

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ross C. Goodman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to hire a lawyer to reach out to the prosecutor and see if they would recall the warrant to have him voluntarily appear. It depends on his criminal history and the nature of these present charges.
You need to hire a lawyer to reach out to the prosecutor and see if they would recall the warrant to have him voluntarily appear. It depends on his... Read More

is it possuble to have two, 2-10 sentences that are running consecutively to run concurrently instead?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ross C. Goodman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It's within the discetion of the Judge to run them consecutively unless you have have a stipulation with the prosecutor pursuant to guilty plea agreemnt for concurrent time.
It's within the discetion of the Judge to run them consecutively unless you have have a stipulation with the prosecutor pursuant to guilty plea... Read More

statute of limitations

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ross C. Goodman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The warrant was issued when you failed to appear at your last court hearing in 2001.  At this point, you should hire a lawyer to file a motion to place on calendar to quash the warrant and to resolve the underlying case.  Becasue the case is so old there's a good chance that the City may have witness issues in trying to prove the case against you which may ultimately result in a dismissal. ... Read More
The warrant was issued when you failed to appear at your last court hearing in 2001.  At this point, you should hire a lawyer to file a motion... Read More

What should I do if the Attorney General tells me I have a warrant out for my arrest?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ross C. Goodman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It appears that the AG's office is in the process of filing a Criminal Complaint for insurance fraud.  You should not make any statements to the investigator at this point but hire a lawyer that can negotiate a summons in lieu of an arrest warrant.  
It appears that the AG's office is in the process of filing a Criminal Complaint for insurance fraud.  You should not make any statements to the... Read More

Has my 6 year old bench warrant been dismissed?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Low priority. Motion to quash it.
Low priority. Motion to quash it.

Can I sue a co-worker for accusing me of bodily harm to somebody during the interview/mediation?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No. Privileged communications you can't sue on.
No. Privileged communications you can't sue on.

Can you get charged with armed robbery with a fake gun?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The most that you could get convicted of is attempted armed robbery with a gun or plain robbery, but that is a 1-15.
The most that you could get convicted of is attempted armed robbery with a gun or plain robbery, but that is a 1-15.

If someone is charged with murder and attempted murder then charges are filed for conspiracy, are they looking for others?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Of course. Can't have one person conspiracy
Of course. Can't have one person conspiracy

How long after being convicted of a felony do you still have to say yes on job applications?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Forever unless sealed.
Forever unless sealed.

What will happen to me if I am turning 18 with a juvenile warrant?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
In many States the juvenile court can keep jurisdiction over you until 21. You go back to juvenile court.
In many States the juvenile court can keep jurisdiction over you until 21. You go back to juvenile court.

What can I do about my two pending domestic violence charges?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get a good attorney and get them dismissed.
Get a good attorney and get them dismissed.

What will happen if I paid my fines and did my community service as ordered but I missed my court date?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you missed your court date, there may be a warrant for your arrest. Check with the court. If there is a warrant have it recalled and get a new court date.
If you missed your court date, there may be a warrant for your arrest. Check with the court. If there is a warrant have it recalled and get a new... Read More

Is it a crime for someone to let other people see the sex video of a person without their permission?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
This depends on how the video was made and the ages of the people in it.
This depends on how the video was made and the ages of the people in it.
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