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Can someone still press charges against me for theft even if I didn't take anything?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Since the police are still investigating, their findings will determine if charges, if any, will be filed. It is unlikely. Lesson learned, do not take anything unless you have written authorization. It's theft clear and simple.
Since the police are still investigating, their findings will determine if charges, if any, will be filed. It is unlikely. Lesson learned, do not... Read More

Will I ever be able to own a hunting rifle after getting multiple felonies?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to talk to an attorney who handles getting your civil rights back.
You need to talk to an attorney who handles getting your civil rights back.

Will I ever be able to own a hunting rifle after getting multiple felonies?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Expungment is your only option, a felon owning or possessing any firearm is a Federal ATF crime.
Expungment is your only option, a felon owning or possessing any firearm is a Federal ATF crime.

Can a global restitution be done for misdemeanors that I have been charged with in different cities?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Each sentence will have its own terms of restitution.
Each sentence will have its own terms of restitution.

If my friend has a bench warrant for failure to appear, will they extradite her if they know her address?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Sounds like the warrants that she has are for felonies. If so, and they know where she is, yes, there is a likelihood they will come get her.
Sounds like the warrants that she has are for felonies. If so, and they know where she is, yes, there is a likelihood they will come get her.

What do we need to do on a D4 assault?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Assault 4 DV is a gross misdemeanor with a sentence range of 364 days in jail and $5,000 fine. As a first offense, he will likely be sentenced to take an anger management class, do community service, pay a fine, have no contact with your son, and be on probation for a year. There may be a diversion program and, if so, he should take it. You should talk to and possibly hire an attorney to represent your husband. This matter is boarder line to go to trial, but I would consider it.... Read More
Assault 4 DV is a gross misdemeanor with a sentence range of 364 days in jail and $5,000 fine. As a first offense, he will likely be sentenced to... Read More

What can I legally do if an employee stripped my business page, and I have no access to it?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, the page was a business asset. It will cost you more to litigate than just creating a new web page/site.
Yes, the page was a business asset. It will cost you more to litigate than just creating a new web page/site.

Can I video record my professors lecture legally and what legal action can be taken against me?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It's a misdemeanor to record someone without that person's consent.
It's a misdemeanor to record someone without that person's consent.

Can I video record my professors lecture legally and what legal action can be taken against me?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Depends on policy. I need details. I would not publish or post it without express permission.
Depends on policy. I need details. I would not publish or post it without express permission.

Can I video record my professors lecture legally and what legal action can be taken against me?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You cannot video the lecture without his permission. To do so is a violation of the lecture's copyright. The violation carries a monetary penalty and jail time.
You cannot video the lecture without his permission. To do so is a violation of the lecture's copyright. The violation carries a monetary penalty... Read More

Could I be charged with assault?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You were the initiator by pushing him and, you committed Assault 4. On the other hand, he could only have used ordinary force to respond. Using a weapon in this situation was not call for; hence, you too may have action against him for Assault 2.
You were the initiator by pushing him and, you committed Assault 4. On the other hand, he could only have used ordinary force to respond. Using a... Read More

Is it illegal to bite the tongue of someone who is raping you?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No, reasonable force is permitted.
No, reasonable force is permitted.

How do I go about getting the charges dropped for an assault 4 and violation of a no contact order?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You identify two charges, Assault 4 and No Contact violation. Regardless of you prevailing on the Assault 4, you will still have to answer for violating the no contact order. If the prosecutor will not do any further investigating for the Assault charge, have it set for trial. That will get your public defender off the dime.... Read More
You identify two charges, Assault 4 and No Contact violation. Regardless of you prevailing on the Assault 4, you will still have to answer for... Read More
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