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What can I do to retract the police report I files a year ago?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Too late. It is out of your hands.
Too late. It is out of your hands.

Is it possible the parents of my son's girl friend can have my son arrested?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Victor Knapp (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No. To be prosecuted for rape there would have to be a lack of consent on her part (i.e., forcible compulsion) or he would have had to be over 21.
No. To be prosecuted for rape there would have to be a lack of consent on her part (i.e., forcible compulsion) or he would have had to be over 21.

Where can I find organizations that provide free information for studying paralegals?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It takes two years to be a paralegal and three to become a lawyer. I would go to law school if I were you.
It takes two years to be a paralegal and three to become a lawyer. I would go to law school if I were you.

What kind of trouble would you get in if you used a stolen credit card not knowing it was stolen?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots fess up to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used against you later.
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots fess up to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read More

What kind of trouble would you get in if you used a stolen credit card not knowing it was stolen?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
How did they not know it was stolen?? Did the person they got it from claim that the name on the card was theirs? I would need facts in order to evaluate this claim.
How did they not know it was stolen?? Did the person they got it from claim that the name on the card was theirs? I would need facts in order to... Read More

Does store security have a right to put their hands on you?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Retain a good lawyer to investigate the matter and represent you. I do not know the facts and would not be able to advise you unless I has the file and talked to the prosecutor and witnesses.
Retain a good lawyer to investigate the matter and represent you. I do not know the facts and would not be able to advise you unless I has the file... Read More

Can I get a passport if I have a felony charge?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Christopher Kirk Steuart (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A dismissed or acquitted charge should be no obstacle to issuance of a passport.
A dismissed or acquitted charge should be no obstacle to issuance of a passport.

Can I get a passport if I have a felony charge?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Stephen Paul Levine (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A U.S. citizen must have a passport to return to the United States after traveling abroad. If you have a felony conviction on your criminal record, it will usually not affect your ability to get a passport, but it should still be a consideration when returning to country My recommendation is to have your felony conviction expunged... Read More
A U.S. citizen must have a passport to return to the United States after traveling abroad. If you have a felony conviction on your criminal record,... Read More

What can happen to my 13 year old son for selling a dime bag of marijuana?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He will be fine as he is too young to go to jail or get a criminal record. This will teach him a lesson to not commit crimes, especially in school. Young people need to learn to make good decisions and need a lot of advice.
He will be fine as he is too young to go to jail or get a criminal record. This will teach him a lesson to not commit crimes, especially in school.... Read More

Is traveling to another state possible when you’re on parole?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Eric E Rothstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Assuming he has travel restrictions he has to get permission from his Parole Officer.
Assuming he has travel restrictions he has to get permission from his Parole Officer.

Should I wait until my criminal case is finished before I file assault charges against the complainant?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John J. Carney (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can try to file a "cross complaint" but the police hate to do them. You might have to wait until your case is over. The statute gives you 3 years so that is not a problem.
You can try to file a "cross complaint" but the police hate to do them. You might have to wait until your case is over. The statute gives you 3 years... Read More

If you are parked and out of the car, do they need a reason to run your plates?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
They may be looking for someone involved in a crime that was driving a similar looking car.
They may be looking for someone involved in a crime that was driving a similar looking car.

Is there anyway I sue someone who insutls me?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Jared Clayton Austin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You have no action whatsoever.
You have no action whatsoever.

Will I be charged with public intoxication if I didn't sign anything and I wasn't given any test to prove I was intoxicated?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should find a civil rights lawyer and see if you have a law suit.
You should find a civil rights lawyer and see if you have a law suit.
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