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All US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradition - there are no 'safe-haven' states - It is impossible...
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No, in January 2009 he was given a reprieve for retrial or rehearing over an evidence question. The original medical examiner has...
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Yes, while on probation or parole. Once free of paper, the ex-felon is as free as anyone else to associate with whomever he...
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Any type of murder that does not meet the legal definition for manslaughter can/will be considered premeditated. Involuntary...
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It won't be removed, it's there forever. If it occurred when you were a kid, the record could be sealed. But if it's after you...
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Litigation lawyers usually appear before courts or arbitral tribunals in a variety of matters. Civil litigators handle cases like...
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500 feet from a building or house!
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As stated in the question the word "detent" undoubtedly is going to an abbreviation of the word detention. Therefore the full...
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It means that a final decision has not yet been rendered by the court.
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These laws are not the same from state to state. The state in question must be known before the question can be answered.
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There is a website www.vinelink.com that will list a person if they are incarcerated. There is a website www.vinelink.com...
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Take the entire package, envelope and all, to the US post office and they will take it from there.
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I got expelled from school and i was a straight A student, i got a ticket and probation
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DWI is considered a felony offense in the State of Louisiana. If you are arrested for DWI in Louisiana it is of the utmost...
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You can always make a report of criminal behavior to Law Enforcement, it is up to them to look for evidence and the DA/Grand...
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Depending on the state, 20yrs. per.
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Forever. A felony is not something that 'goes away.' It will always be a part of your police record and will always show up on...
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Kind of an oxy moron. An ADULT CHILD??? If you mean, can a child press charges of theft against a parent, usually not. This is...
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In Canada you are a legal adult at 18 years of age. In about half the provinces - including but not limited to Ontario,...
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In wisconsin, every DUI in a 10 year span is considered in charging a person. Therefore if you got a DUI in 1999, one this year...
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if you have not had any records of previous charges on you, then u will most likely get some community service and an anger...
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100 dollars in 1988 with a man accused of eating pizza backwards!!!!!!!!
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i would'nt think so (not sure)
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I believe that this is due to the fact that adults have a right to a jury of their peers. For juveniles to have a jury of their...
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No, and it is definitely not smart.Added: It is NOT an invitation to attend, it is an order to surrender yourself.
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Absolutely, as long as you have your bail and your attorney money.Another View: UNLESS, the judge deems you a flight risk because...
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no,yes
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It all depends on your definition of "stalk and harass." If you are a perpetrator or "person of interest" you may view it that...
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Drinking alcohol was quite popular. (Well, actually it still is. It's just not a crime anymore...)
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More Humane Sitting In A Jail Cell Vs. Lashes With A Bull Whip: If you would prefer jail, then lashes would be a much better...
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depends on what age you are. If you are over 18 then you can drop the case whenever you want. but if you are under 18 , even if...
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Failure to Appear in Court on Written Promise
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Sounds like there is controversy about the Juvenile Justice Bill. Some think it has created more problems for juveniles than it...
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In theory, taking property from another (the estate), with intent to permanently deprive the other of its use, is called "theft"...
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From CA statutes: Reckless Driving VC23103. (a) Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard...
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Actually He still is rich. I know one of his sons, not from his wife but an affair I guess. He is still rich and has a stash...
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Simple ... pay the amount due that was owed before the lien was placed. Of course, when (or if) you ever sell the house that has...
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How do you get an indictment discovery and get it within a resonable amount of time?
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I recall hearing at the time of his death that Audie Murphy was inundated with business debts and was involved in questionable...
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I deal with Okla law but I think its the same. Its consitered CAPITAL in most cases and there is no limit.. Attempted murder in...
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No, arrestees are 'booked' at the law enforcement agency which arrested them.
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Probably. It would depend on the circumstances that caused the police to question you.
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Individual rights form society's rights, and in some cases, vice versa.
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yes he did he was caught with a gun and sent to prison for 2 years.
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If, in fact, a person has commited identity theft, the result is the same for an ex-spouse or a stranger...possible arrest,...
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According to the US Legal Definitions website: A hate crime is usually defined by state law as one that involves threats,...
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They are the same, different names for the same action Domestic violence can also be considered the use or "threat" of use of...
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so many people are incarcerated today because this world is so messed up people just do what they have to do to survive, they do...
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as of Jan. 2008 any one being issued a DUI will have it on their record for up to 10 years.
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"Time served" is time locked away in the system. Parole and probation are time free. Inmates serving their time do not have those...
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An assault is a threat of bodily harm with an apparent ability to cause the harm. It is both a crime and a tort and, therefore,...
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Both are minor misdemeanor charges unless there was useable residue on the paraphernalia. Then it would depend on the laws of...
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Realistic answer: Obtain as many convictions as possible and move their caseload as quickly as possible. Factual Answer:The...
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Yes, if they are married, the stipulation of "not associating with other known criminals" obviously does not apply.
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AnswerIt depends on the state.Some states are stricter than others and it depends on the amount as well as the number of bad...
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According to criminological theories, several explanations exist regarding the rationale for the commission of crime(s). On a...
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because there are allt of bad people in the wounld
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AnswerEveryone involved in the underlying felony, if they are caught and convicted, no matter there participation in the actual...
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He is a misplaced soon to be 69-year-old Newfie from Botwood, NL who amongst other things cleans floors after dark for a living.
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Not clear there is any crime to prosecute. Your cellphone number is not your personal property, and is not necessarily private;...
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Yes. Due to the discovery of new evidence, a new trial could be held, especially if the victim died later of his or her...
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I'm not a lawyer, answer is specific to personal experience and knowledge of process in CA and NV. No, both of these states will...
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To erase or destroy. Regarding criminal records, 'expungement of record' means the removal of a conviction from a person's...
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No. Moral turpitude refers generally to conduct that shocks the public conscience. Offenses such as murder, voluntary...
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Yes, only if the other state wants you and you have some where to leave in that stateAdded: The above answer is essentially...
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your mom dipwod
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You cant, they are strictly confidental
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She was the only woman to receive the death penalty in Minnesota. She was hung in 1860 for the murder of her husband by Arsenic...
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A promissory note must be signed by the borrower. The document is not valid if it is a forgery as with any signed document.
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Legal jargon, abbreviations, and short-hand notations vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and do not have any standard...
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Possible, if the felony was for violation of a state law (as opposed to Federal)- but you WILL need an attorney, not WikiAnswers.
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For a criminal charge: two years.
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AnswerOkay, to answer this question, let's break it into two questions: What is a detective, and what is homicide?A detective,...
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they make alot of money. they usually charge $$$ according to what kind of crime you were charged with. example: if you are...
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Hopefully they will put you in jail until you learn.
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the little finger The weakest finger can be defined by the one with the least endurance or the one with the least strength....
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Ths word can have several meanings in the law, but when used in connection with drugs and narcotics trade it refers to ANYTHING...
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4000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 trillion dollars worth of damage that there causing
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To "allocute" means to recite what you did when you committed a particular crime. When a defendant pleads guilty and then states...
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if they want to
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In the state of Florida the maximum penalty is 60 days in the county jail and or a maximum $500 fine.
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Driver is responsible. At least in Europe.Added; (in the US) Unless the paraphernalia is actually found on one of the occupants,...
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No. Firearms and munitions are forbidden from a felon's possession.
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You are considered guilty of a crime at the time that you enter the plea - regardless of when sentencing occurs.Added: You are...
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if you have not been drinking do everything the officer says but if you have just save him/her some time and the world some grief...
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Not enough information is known. . . it COULD signify a First Degree Misdemeanor. (???)
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"Every person who shall be convicted of feloniously stealing, taking or carrying away any money, goods, rights in action or other...
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I don't see why not. If you have a criminal record one option is to run your own business. If you want to go limited, it just...
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It depends upon the laws of the state in which the crime was committed, if the offender has a previous criminal record and other...
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the advantages and disadvantages of leadership?"
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yes. I belong to a motocross club and this just happened to our club's pres. Per the advice of the town's chief of police, the...
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It depends greatly on the state in which you live and on whether or not it is your first offense. I will speak as if it your...
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Maybe. It depends upon the laws of the state where the incident occurred and the circumstances, such as, if they were given...
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A little about probating- Aryan Brotherh I used to work in a prison, so I know a little about the AB. I know members must be of...
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It is a statment or allegation submitted before the court levelling charges at a person.
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