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What can I legally do if a false report was filed against me?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Ben Allen Cox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Speak immediately with an attorney in your area. Don't discuss the case with anyone else. Make sure you have the full legal name and address of the witness in case they have to be subpoenaed.
Speak immediately with an attorney in your area. Don't discuss the case with anyone else. Make sure you have the full legal name and address of the... Read More

Why would I be charged instead of the two females that I was with who knew about the alcohol in the car?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Ben Allen Cox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It could be that F1 and F2 told the officer that it belonged to you. Ultimately, it is the officer's discretion who they charge if anybody. The location of the containers in the vehicle may make a difference as would the testimony of the females that they purchased the alcohol and that you were unaware.... Read More
It could be that F1 and F2 told the officer that it belonged to you. Ultimately, it is the officer's discretion who they charge if anybody. The... Read More

When an age is given in statute, how is that age applied in an offense?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Ben Allen Cox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You will need to be more specific about what the charge is.
You will need to be more specific about what the charge is.

What is the penalty for a third offense of driving while suspended?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
In MICHIGAN YOU CAN GET UP TO A YEAR IN JAIL
In MICHIGAN YOU CAN GET UP TO A YEAR IN JAIL

Is it legal for a retirement home to have my husband sign papers for his retirement check? How?

Answered 12 years ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
How does the retirement home get paid if they do not get the money up front? If your husband is incapable of understanding what he is doing, then you could go to Probate Court and be appointed as his personal representative. Then you could void any papers he signed with the retirement home.... Read More
How does the retirement home get paid if they do not get the money up front? If your husband is incapable of understanding what he is doing, then... Read More

How can I file for expungement of my misdemeanor record myself?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Kenneth Love, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can do it yourself but it is HIGHLY recommended that you at least speak to an attorney first. The process and what can be expunged is very complicated and you only get one shot at it.
You can do it yourself but it is HIGHLY recommended that you at least speak to an attorney first. The process and what can be expunged is very... Read More

Do I have a case if I were rewarded money in a medical malpractice settlement but was a minor and promised to receive it when I turned the legal age?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You may have a claim against your mom.
You may have a claim against your mom.

Can public school principal and assistant principal blocked only one parent email?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You are making a statement, so you obviously know the answer. Why ask? There is a lot of information needed before I could answer the question. But, what do I know? I am only a lawyer.
You are making a statement, so you obviously know the answer. Why ask? There is a lot of information needed before I could answer the question. ... Read More

What is the Statute of Limitation for police brutality?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Statute is 3 years. why did you wait 4 years? did it ever occur to you to speak to the police chief or consult a lawyer 4 years ago by the way you have at least 2 police officers who will tell 2 entirely different stories of a lady who assaulted them and resisted arrest.
Statute is 3 years. why did you wait 4 years? did it ever occur to you to speak to the police chief or consult a lawyer 4 years ago by the way you... Read More

Is it illegal for a person to knowingly keep someone's mail when they could give it to them?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by James Morgan Chandler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
File a change of address with the post office.
File a change of address with the post office.

What do I do to start the process of suing the BPD for clubbing me in the elbow when I was on the ground with my hand behind my back?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You must file a written claim (city clerk can provide a copy) within 180 days of the incident. Speak to an attorney who handles police excess force cases to see if yours is worthwhile.
You must file a written claim (city clerk can provide a copy) within 180 days of the incident. Speak to an attorney who handles police excess force... Read More

1) when contacting the parent of a victim should this be done in presence of attorney? 2) Once a DA office releases evidence, can they ever pursue?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Dont discuss this on line. Do not talk to the victim's family or anyone about this except your lawyer. You could alwaye be charged if new evidence is discovered and you, if the statute hasnt run, can still be sued in civil court.
Dont discuss this on line. Do not talk to the victim's family or anyone about this except your lawyer. You could alwaye be charged if new evidence is... Read More

for a rape case how can you get a consent on a deceased victim to get medical records

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Normally not. In a rape case the DA has an obligation to give the defendant the victim's medical records. If you dont have an attorney you really need one. Call a local NC attorney.
Normally not. In a rape case the DA has an obligation to give the defendant the victim's medical records. If you dont have an attorney you really... Read More

Do I have a responsibility to report an employee with drug charges in Germany to Human Resources?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Kenneth Love, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You have no duty to report it.
You have no duty to report it.

How can you keep a felony off of your permanent record?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, by having a verdict of not guilty or having the case withdrawn or dismissed.  You need to talk to a local NC lawyer. 
Yes, by having a verdict of not guilty or having the case withdrawn or dismissed.  You need to talk to a local NC lawyer. 

Exspongment of a felony

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Since you dont even know what happened to you in 2001, i would sugggest hiring a local NC lawyer to run your crimnal history to see if you were convicted. if you were not convicted, you can expunge all of the arrest records.
Since you dont even know what happened to you in 2001, i would sugggest hiring a local NC lawyer to run your crimnal history to see if you were... Read More

im from nj and recieved a speeding ticket doing 90 in a 65 and i have a CLEAN DRIVING RECORD, could i just pay a fine with NO POINTS?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Ask a NC lawyer. In my state, you would have to attend the hearing to ask the cop to lower the points to over the speed limit to get no points. 
Ask a NC lawyer. In my state, you would have to attend the hearing to ask the cop to lower the points to over the speed limit to get no points. 

is a dlat rate better or an hourly rate?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If i was the client, i would prefer flat fee as i know what i am paying. However, if you know your lawyer and he is fair, the hourly rate may work.
If i was the client, i would prefer flat fee as i know what i am paying. However, if you know your lawyer and he is fair, the hourly rate may work.

Can I be charged assault for breaking up a fight between my girlfriend and the girl assaulting her. I restrained the girl by holding her arms.

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
if the charges are filed, you will just have to duke it out in court. get your wintnesses and evidence ready. 
if the charges are filed, you will just have to duke it out in court. get your wintnesses and evidence ready. 
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