Criminal Law
Crime and Criminal Law is the place to ask and answer questions about law violations and arrests. It is not for asking how to commit a crime. Questions here will help you understand how criminal law works and what happens when and if you commit a crime.
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yes record searches are generally 10 background checks,you can pay to have your record sealed by an attorney for right around $300
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look up states that have capital punishment and check their stats and add em' up
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Yes if it can be proven that your actions influenced the decision of the victim or provided the victim with the place and/or...
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Stalking is a misdemeanor offense. The statute of limitations on misdemanors in MA is six years.
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No relation.. -friend of the family
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There are two types of juries. Petit and Grand. A petit jury is one that renders a verdict in a civil or criminal trial level...
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Defendants often defend against negligence by asserting that the plaintiff failed to prove the existence of one or more of the...
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Lawyers are also called attorneys One lawyer can exist for every 300 people in the U.S About 25% of lawyers are self-employed An...
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im 12 years old and ive been to court about 10 times for all kings of dangerous stuff i was scared of going in the first time...
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Jail time in California on DUI's can vary. There is no set time limit for a jail sentance. However, after your 5th DUI it is an...
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If there is residue in the pipe and it is a measurable amount then chances are yes they can charge you with possession, meth laws...
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From the desk of General Tessa McClendon , white house Correspondent, and Bishop Clarence E. McCLendon. Does anyone know how to...
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the speed limit. and even with lights and sirens, they, like all other emergency vehicles, are only supposed to exceed the speed...
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The short answer is "yes". Many states, like NH, have very few restrictions on buying or owning firearms by anyone without a...
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I believe you have to request clemency from the Governor of your state. I would contact your local state representative and they...
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In July 1969 the Manson "family" started the killings.
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Nolle Prossed means that the Prosecutor dropped the case before a judge or jury could make a decision. Maybe even before going to...
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You probably can, whether you may and have legal justification for doing it is the question. You could be prosecuted for killing...
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"E" felony crimes are considered to be the the lowest category of all felonies. They are less severe crimes likte aggravated...
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.02 for each drink, beer, liquor or wine. so it would be a .1, weight onlydetermines how quickly the alcohol gets into your...
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If your record is legally gone, its gone. No cops should have access to it. It ain't there for no one to look at. If they took a...
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There are a lot of factors to consider before giving a definite answer. it depends on what state, how many offenses, what was...
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The same thing that happens to everyone else. They lose certain rights and priveledges such as possessing firearms, not being...
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writ of habeas corpus
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Yes. In time of war spying it can get you shot. Its a federal or military offence. Industrial espionage (spying within...
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I think you will find that in any State DUI is an offence. Thousands of people die each year worldwide because of drunk drivers;...
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The role of a prosecuting attorney is to review all evidence against a party and with the help of police build a case against the...
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A good education helps. Good health. Some typing though you may get it on the job. A clean record is important. Just about all...
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Offenses are not uniform throughout all states. The state is not given therefore it is impossible to answer the question.
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actually, in most stated you can enter a bar at any age as long as your with your parents or legal guardians. but nebraska is 21...
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It means you have a certain genetic makeup.
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The term "felony" is used to indicate the seriousness of an offense. A "felony" is a serious offense such as homicide, robbery,...
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215.51 of the Penal Law is the code for Criminal Contempt First Degree and is an "E" Felony. A person is guilty of criminal...
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Below is the Miranda Rights text most states use: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be used...
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Depending on your state and bail bonds policies, being out on bail is just like never having been arrested as far as what you can...
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Not for the assault itself. The criminal charge for the assault would go through juvenile court and be charged to the child....
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Before the trial, defense lawyers alleged that their offices had been broken into and their papers and case notes searched. It...
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The "bailee" (i.e.: the one who is released on bail) must comply with all the rulings of the court in regards to his case, and...
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Yes, Its called indecent exposure. That applies to all 50 state
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There are no statutory time limits on the extradition process - 'it takes as long as it takes.' Once the process has begun it...
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Yes. Contrary to popular belief, bullet proof vests are legal and available to the general public. It is illegal to wear a BPV...
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I know a police offier who is helping a runaway minor. In the Utah code book it goes against the code 76-10-2301. This offficer...
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If convicted as an adult, forever or until either sealed, expunged or pardoned.
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The state of New York requires anyone operating a vehicle over 18,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating which is not exempt from...
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The classification of misdemeanors varies among the states. You do not say what state you were asking about. In Illinois there...
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No, removing a firing pin from a firearm does not change the fact that it is a firearm. It only takes a few minutes at most to...
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this sounds like a scam to me, but I live in RI and dont do drugs nor have I ever, I just think it's rather shady to ask these...
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No real way to tell. The things that will influence this would be- prior charges, whether the assault was unprovoked, amount of...
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To request an expungement: You must have served the complete term of your sentence - then submit a petition to the court setting...
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If the charge amounted to a felony offense - five (5) years.
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Well, you'll go to jail. Your probation will halt and then grow longer. Then they'll put harsher requirements on you, plus a...
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It's impossible to answer this question in general terms. The law on this subject varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction...
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There is no statute of limitation. If you were sentenced to felony PROBATION that means you have ALREADY been found guilty of a...
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"Nullified" is not a legal term - If the charges were not 'expunged' then they will still exist as part of your record.
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Class "A" felonies are punishable by imprisonment for a fixed term of between twenty (20) and fifty (50) years. In addition, a...
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If the offense occurred after your 18th birthday it will become a permanent part of your criminal record.
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yes it can be removed depending on your case your lawyer should tell you this if you have people you know who are willing to...
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Anytime. But, usually after prosecution and defence rests.
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Rules for state licensure vary by state. Check with your own state's licensing board.
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Yes. It is possible for a federally convicted felon to get his gun rights restored. Added: The mechanism does exist on paper...
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No. Plagiarisn is a violation of civll law - there are no civil offenses which involve moral turpitude.Moral turpitude is not a...
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If the complaining party denies their complaint. If the charge is found to be false. If you are guilty and cop a plea and agree...
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You will most likely be sentenced to serve the remainder of your sentence behind bars. And you may be prosecuted for the separate...
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No, it is illegal to distill Moonshine (unless you hold a federal license to do so) anywhere in the United States. Read more,...
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Evidence that is obtained illegally is called INADMISSABLE, which means that if investigators miss even 1 little thing in the...
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Start with hiring an attorney- you will need one to file a petition for restoration of rights.
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It depends on the jurisdiction in which you were convicted, if you have any other arrests and convictions, how long you have been...
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When it refers to a civil case it simply indicates that the case has been ruled on in favor of one of the parties or dismissed or...
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you need to be atleast 16 years old to drop out of school in Onatario.
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Well, this is an interesting question. You did list the major factors. Others could include that your not only affecting that...
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not unless it's under $500, then it's a misdemeanor.
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A corporate attorney is on the permanent payroll of just one company and concerns himself only with the legal wellbeing of that...
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no. see the laws would not help as much as the consiquenses. the consiquences are what would keep the people from doing what they...
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Well I don't know exactly, i guess it differs. But I had to pay the bail bondsman $125 to get out.
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If the person went to court as a witness to the offense, I imagine it would work. Short of being ordered by a supervisor, I...
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If you did not answer the question truthfully on your application, you can be fired.
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not for a job but it will always be on your federal record.at seven years it clears
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well it depends on what kind of job you are talking about then we can answer it
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IF THE 16 YEAR OLD WAS NOT WITH A LICENSED DRIVER AT THE TIME. A CITATION FOR OPERATING WITHOUT A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE COULD BE...
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almost all locations allow off-duty officers to issue citations if nessescary.
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Yes. The age of consent is 18 in the State Of California.
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Yes, tests must be performed before any charges get laid.
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Yes, in the state of Georgia and others it is. Yes, in the state of Georgia and others it is.
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No, your stuck with the record for life. I am in the same boat. In 1996 I got a petit larceny conviction and its still there...
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It is illegal to carry a sword, or any blade over five and a half inches save for: -Historical reenactments, i.e. renaissance...
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A search warrant allows police to search for property and seize specific property, at a specific time, for a specific reason; In...
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Because people can train themselves to lie, so that their metabolism (the part the machine measures, such as heart rate and skin...
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Brighton has more than one zipcode - each "hamlet" has it's own. The hamlets included in Brighton are Gabriels, Paul Smiths, and...
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1,000$ is how much a csi paid
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