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What does dismissed mean in my situation?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It means they dismissed the charges.
It means they dismissed the charges.

Is it legal for an adult to have a non-sexual relationship with a minor?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Atty. Ronnie Ismael Vargas (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If your adult boyfriend were to simply kiss and touch you, that would be sufficient cause to charge him with a sexual criminal charge.
If your adult boyfriend were to simply kiss and touch you, that would be sufficient cause to charge him with a sexual criminal charge.

Is there any valid reason why I was pulled over by the police?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
All an officer needs to stop you is probable cause and that can be just about anything defective equipment, minor traffic violation, etc. An officer can also run the vehicle license if he wants.
All an officer needs to stop you is probable cause and that can be just about anything defective equipment, minor traffic violation, etc. An officer... Read More

Is there any valid reason why I was pulled over by the police?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Eric Jon Sterkenburg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you are on probation, law enforcement officers do not need probable cause to pull you over and search or interrogate you.
If you are on probation, law enforcement officers do not need probable cause to pull you over and search or interrogate you.

What should my grandson do if faced with a constructive possession charge?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
he should ask for a lawyer and fight the matter. If he had nothing to do with the drugs then he is NOT guilty. Constructive possession is like the owner that has drugs in a place where he has control.
he should ask for a lawyer and fight the matter. If he had nothing to do with the drugs then he is NOT guilty. Constructive possession is like the... Read More

What are the charges for prank phone calling?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
This depends on the nature of the calls but phone stalking might be a possibility.
This depends on the nature of the calls but phone stalking might be a possibility.

How do I quash a bench warrant without an attorney?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Go into court and surrender yourself.
Go into court and surrender yourself.

my chances of probation vs prison

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
these are questions only your lawyer, who is familiar with the facts, the law and the judge can answer. If it is a BS case which will not stand up in court, it will go away, or get reduced, if you ahve a good lawyer working for you. If you didnt do it, or didnt do most of what she says, it will probably work out to probation. Since you have no record, I would have your lawyer push a for a first time offenders progam, so you get no record out of it. IF that is available in your county. ... Read More
these are questions only your lawyer, who is familiar with the facts, the law and the judge can answer. If it is a BS case which will not stand up in... Read More

When the probation time already passed, do I still have the chance to own a firearm?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You are going to have to wait several years after you are off probation before you even think about getting your gun rights back.
You are going to have to wait several years after you are off probation before you even think about getting your gun rights back.

How am I going to tell this lies to the Internal Revenue Service?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Well if you inform on him to IRS then you may get a percentage of any taxes that are recovered.
Well if you inform on him to IRS then you may get a percentage of any taxes that are recovered.

What will be my best option for me not to be charged?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Having permission to do this is a defense to the charges.
Having permission to do this is a defense to the charges.

Is it legal on the part of the ones who arrested me to put the hand cuffs on me & never did read me my rights?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
They only have to read you Miranda if AFTER arrest they want to question you about things that could incriminate you.
They only have to read you Miranda if AFTER arrest they want to question you about things that could incriminate you.

Is there a possible loophole around double jeopardy if family court tries case for an incident and the county issues a criminal warrant?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You want to get a lawyer and that person should argue that since they did not find you guilty on a civil contempt, then they do not have a case.
You want to get a lawyer and that person should argue that since they did not find you guilty on a civil contempt, then they do not have a case.

Can I own a handgun and get my rights back if I have a felony for tracking cocaine?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Not in Missouri.
Not in Missouri.

how long can the police keep my firearm before they have to return it?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
they can drag their feet for a long time. hire an attorney to file a motion to return property.
they can drag their feet for a long time. hire an attorney to file a motion to return property.

Will the case be shown in civilian court systems? What is going to happen to me?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye.
Petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye.

What will happen to my husband for forging his signature on his father's checks?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Forgery is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a plea you will regret for life.
Forgery is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a plea... Read More
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