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Can an officer pull over a vehicle registered to a female with a surrendered license, but discover it is a male driver?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, they have the right to stop one and request identification.
Yes, they have the right to stop one and request identification.

Can a warrant used to enter my home be having someone else's name and birth date on it?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It was not a valid search. If they did damage to the house, see an attorney.
It was not a valid search. If they did damage to the house, see an attorney.
You are still consider a minor; hence, your parents control the situation.
You are still consider a minor; hence, your parents control the situation.

Does a "detention only" show up on my background check?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No, only charges and convictions.
No, only charges and convictions.

Would his global resolution plea cover that charge?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Would need to see plea agreement and order to respond.
Would need to see plea agreement and order to respond.
Sorry, the charges will not be dropped because you agreed to pay it all back. If there is a diversion program, take it!. Once completed the charge will be dropped.
Sorry, the charges will not be dropped because you agreed to pay it all back. If there is a diversion program, take it!. Once completed the charge... Read More
Possibly.
Possibly.

What can happen to me if I'm 17 and I got in a fight on school grounds?

Answered 9 years ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
I am assuming that for the initial assault and theft you are still in probation? One of the provisions in your sentencing was no further law violations. Not knowing the circumstances of the fight, one cannot give specifics. If you started the fight, you will be expelled from school as a minimum. The potential assault charge will impact you directly if you are in a Stimulated Order of Continuance (SOC) or a deferred sentence. You have completed the diversion program for the assault, so they likely cannot renew the assault charge. Here again, it depends upon the terms you entered into. I would talk to a criminal defense attorney about the specifics of your case. There may be mitigating factors. Good luck.... Read More
I am assuming that for the initial assault and theft you are still in probation? One of the provisions in your sentencing was no further law... Read More

Will an 18 year old get into trouble for just dating a 14 year old?

Answered 9 years ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There is no law against it and the parents approve it's ok. However, if she or you cross state boundaries for immoral purposes, that's a criminal offense.
There is no law against it and the parents approve it's ok. However, if she or you cross state boundaries for immoral purposes, that's a criminal... Read More

Can a defense attorney question a minor victim without the presence of parent or legal guardian?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He is correct.
He is correct.

Is there a way to find out first if a certified letter notice is a new charge?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No.
No.
If the review is factual, there is nothing to care about. You could also just take it down.
If the review is factual, there is nothing to care about. You could also just take it down.

What if your attorney won't show you the probable cause to get a search warrant or your discovery?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get a new attorney. Or, threat him with a Bar complaint.
Get a new attorney. Or, threat him with a Bar complaint.
You have nothing to sue about. And, violating terms of your probation can result to jail time. How many opportunities do you think you should get for so many violations?
You have nothing to sue about. And, violating terms of your probation can result to jail time. How many opportunities do you think you should get... Read More

If you have a felony for drug trafficking, you fly to another state and absconded parole, can you be extradited?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes!
Yes!
It's no criminal and you will not be going to jail.
It's no criminal and you will not be going to jail.

What could happen in my brotherโ€™s court date for a 1st degree robbery and can he be put on house arrest?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
House arrest will be determined based upon the facts of the case. Past criminal history will play a factor. Amount stolen. Age will have no bearing because he will be prosecuted as an adult.
House arrest will be determined based upon the facts of the case. Past criminal history will play a factor. Amount stolen. Age will have no... Read More

Doesnโ€™t he have the right to have an independent lab test done?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If there will not be enough in the bag to do the test, so what's the issue? Also, the test result could likely seal his fate.
If there will not be enough in the bag to do the test, so what's the issue? Also, the test result could likely seal his fate.

How can I retrieve my possessions and not break any laws?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, you could get your things while he is gone. The police will view it a civil matter and will not press criminal charges. You can also take him to small claims court where he would have the option of paying the value of the furniture or give them back.
Yes, you could get your things while he is gone. The police will view it a civil matter and will not press criminal charges. You can also take him... Read More

Is there a statute of limitations for fines and restitution?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There is no SOL because you have a court order to pay fines and restitution. The order stays in place until all terms met.
There is no SOL because you have a court order to pay fines and restitution. The order stays in place until all terms met.

Should I ask them for letter stating I will get my vehicle back once caught up with the payment?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The dealer is playing games. They will not "store" it, they just want the physical car in their possession.
The dealer is playing games. They will not "store" it, they just want the physical car in their possession.

Can they charge me for a crime and her for lying about the crime she's accusing me of?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
There will be no charges. You need to find a new living arrangement.
There will be no charges. You need to find a new living arrangement.

Can a non-violent felon have a gun or rifle?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by James S. Lawrence (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Not legally. Even if allowed by state law it is forbidden by federal law.
Not legally. Even if allowed by state law it is forbidden by federal law.

What could happen to me in court behind my two tickets?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should hire a lawyer and get these relatively minor charges dismissed. By yourself you're going to get a misdemeanor, and it isn't worth it.
You should hire a lawyer and get these relatively minor charges dismissed. By yourself you're going to get a misdemeanor, and it isn't worth it.

Will shoplifting be on my record or have anything to do with a background check?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Since there were no charges, it should not show up in a background check. You can check this by performing your own background check. By chance it is there, you can easily expunge your record.
Since there were no charges, it should not show up in a background check. You can check this by performing your own background check. By chance it... Read More