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Is it illegal to reset the phone to its factory settings before giving to the probation officer?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Without knowing more facts about why the PO wanted the phone, I can't answer this question.
Without knowing more facts about why the PO wanted the phone, I can't answer this question.

Can I get a restraining order against my sister if she has threatened to kill me and only my fiance heard it?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes you can with your fiance's help.
Yes you can with your fiance's help.

Can a cop charge me with possession of a controlled substance out if 3 other people in my car just because I was closer to it?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
They can charge you, but, can they prove that it was your drugs? That is the real question.
They can charge you, but, can they prove that it was your drugs? That is the real question.

In a motion for change of venue, do you have to serve the summons and complaint to defendant again?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Not if they already have been in the lawsuit.
Not if they already have been in the lawsuit.

If I am on SUMMARY probation and got in trouble for a petty theft ($35-$40), is there anyway I could go to jail?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Try to see if you can get a diversion program in this matter. This is important to try and avoid a conviction for theft since what employer wants to hire a thief.
Try to see if you can get a diversion program in this matter. This is important to try and avoid a conviction for theft since what employer wants to... Read More

What happens if an empty pack of cigarettes with narcotics was found in a vehicle of 3 passengers?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You could all three be charged because you are all in physical possession of the automobile.
You could all three be charged because you are all in physical possession of the automobile.

What happens if an empty pack of cigarettes with narcotics was found in a vehicle of 3 passengers?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Well the cops will have to prove who possessed the drugs. They may try to charge everyone and see what happens.
Well the cops will have to prove who possessed the drugs. They may try to charge everyone and see what happens.
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