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Yes, under NYS Health Code 153.09
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A bounty is a reward for the capture, or information leading to the capture of someone wanted by law enforcement.
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Nine Constitutional Rights of the Accused: (Does not include rights enumerated under the Eighth Amendment, but should) ...
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2 witnesses only
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That's what the courts are for. Hire a lawyer.
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Jury nullification refers to a rendering of a not guilty verdict by a trial jury, disagreeing with the instructions by the judge...
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I believe in that situation, you just call the police department or their parole officer. Tell them what is going on and they...
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Yes. If you were not convicted your verdict would have been "not guilty.'
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Your criminal history is a permanent record and does not 'go away' after a certain number of years.
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Although ordnance violations are TECHNICALLY misdemeanors, they seldom if ever appear on background investigations.
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It is POSSIBLE, if the judge sets it immediately. but usually that decision is made at a separate Bond Hearing which comes later...
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No. If you violated the terms of your sentence by violating it, you never satisfactorily completed your sentence.
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no<><><>If they have direct access to firearms in the home, (such as an unlocked gun) no, they cannot.
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It can have different meanings according the way the legislatures of the various states worded the offense.GENERALLY - it means...
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DUI Is Criminal OffenseIn some states, such as Wisconsin, a DUI is NOT a criminal offense. However, almost every other State does...
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The basic goal of the prosecution is to protect society from crime by making sure the guilty are tried , convicted and punished
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The individual who is issued the permit has a high degree of proficiency in the use of firearms.
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The average undercover agent makes around 75,000 dollars a year. But remember that it is the AVERAGE! But it depends on what...
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yes it can filed the only way it would not is if you are friends with the owner of the land you are hunting on.
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Inmates in the state of Tennessee can have visits. At the county jails it is usually once a week. However, if they get write ups...
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hes a snitch so unless you have someone who knows him or in the prison system we won't really know when he come out. (He may be...
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Guns and prisoners everywhere. sleeping place for some people. Of course police everywhere. Not a good place for good...
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Yes. Silencers are illegal in several states, including New York. However, the following states allow ownership of silencers: AL,...
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In Minnesota, burglary is considered a misdemeanor only when one: "enters a building without consent and with intent to commit a...
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You win or you lose. The other eight don't count!
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As far as federal law is concerned a convicted felon is a convicted felon, period. And there is no provision in federal law for...
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An 'entry of appearance' is a formal notification to the court by an attorney who is announcing his appearance on the behalf of...
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Constitutional Rights of the Accused: Indictment (5th): No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous...
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Forever if you are an adult, unless you sucessfully request an expungement of your record.
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That's a really vague question, so there can only be a vague answer. A felony, depending on what it is, can have varying jail...
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If it is being charged against the parents (or other adults) for allowing it to take place, it is a misdemeanor. If it is the...
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PH is a controlled substance. It requires a prescription and is only recommended for severe obesity (BMI > 28)
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Anywhere from 90%-95% of cases in the United States end up in some form of plea bargaining.
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TRANSLATION: "Possession of a Controlled Substance, meaning, Meth-Amphetamine"
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A naturalized American Citizen can become a police officer, but not an alien who has not become a US citizen.
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The criminal offense of robbery is a felony everywhere.
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Do men commit more murder than women? Overall, the answer is yes. However, in certain categories and in certain situations the...
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NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) checking agencies most often block the transfer of a Firearm or a permit...
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That's an easy one. Criminals. Jokes aside. . .By race it is African Americans. They make up 41% of prison inmates (the largest...
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How do you write a letter explaining a criminal conviction?"
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up to 15 years federal time . So relax it's like along vacation .
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for all unwelcome, like apparently yourself to kill yourselves off it is a set of written rules that all prospective members of...
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Depending upon where the property is located, laws prohibit entering upon the land without permission. Some places allow entry to...
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11357 HS refers to California Health & safety Code section 11357 which is the law criminalizing marijuana possession. There...
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Depends where you are, where you served it and where you are from but not typically because you wouldn't be hired with that on...
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Extradition is the surrender of a prisoner or fugitive by one state, nation, or legal authority to another. If a person commits a...
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A lesser charge the prosecuters in court offer you. So they dont have to take it to trial. Cause it costs the city lots of time...
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Assuming it is armed robbery, 25 years in jail and a $250,000 fine.
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I prefer to say Zoophilia, bestiality can sometimes be force on an animal. Zoophilia IS legal in 23 states of America, however...
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Apply for a visa. It will either be granted or denied.
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I'm not sure if it really is or not. Might want to look into that..? What would make someone ask that..? And if you only spit on...
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The general answer to the question is no. Like all questions in law, the real answer is it depends. Most Class 1 felonies cannot...
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It's a really crap burglary. Like when they can't break the window properly, only nick a DVD player and then drop it trying to...
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NOAdditional: The level of criminal offense is not given in the question. If a convicted felon, SOME states will deny felons...
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Not enough information is given - but it sounds like a "ticket" offense (a summons or a notice to appear). That would mean you...
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That depends on the state and the insurance company. Some states allow up to 5 yrs of history while others only 3 years. Some...
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It was James Earl Reed on June 21st 2008The last person to die in the electric chair was James earl reed on 20th June 2008 in...
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You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any question without an attorney present. It is a misconception...
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Sec. 22-13. Urination, defecation in public place. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in, or...
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If you want to have a home camera set up for security purposes and surveillance, then no. I don't think it's illegal since it is...
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In a word no, they are not law enforcement officers or authorized under Ttitle 39 and have no training in motor vehicle law.
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Most states have their own procedure and eligibility requirements for expungement of convictions. However, some states, such as...
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Burglary is unlawfully entering a building with intent to commit a crime. The crime to be committed does not necessarily have to...
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nooo Hell na, he's in prison! They need to release him.
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yes
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It depends on the legislation of the country concerned.
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it refers to release a person from jail after a security has been paid. It also can refer to when a person 'bails' that is, when...
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Seung-Hui Cho was the Virginia Tech student who went on a shooting rampage (now known as the Virginia Tech Massacre), killing 32...
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There are several candidates. The assassination of President Lincoln would be one of the most famous in the United States. Also...
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The three policing styles that have been effective are Watchman, legalistic and Service. The most popular in many communities is...
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Show that you have become stronger. Mentality is everything. Dont show that you fear him and confront him calmly. If he shows...
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On June 7, 2004, she was deported back to Columbia. Her remaining three sons were earlier deported to Columbia, and they were...
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Both are designed to control peoples behaviour.
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Yes a person in England can be issued a passport even though they may have drugs convictions.
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really cold if you live in Virginia
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Violent crimes ... (durr)
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Here's what I got from the state: A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally uses or possesses with...
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1-3 years in prison for first time offenders, maybe 5 depending on how much the car costs. Also a large fine so if you don't...
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Yes, there is one. I hope this answers your question
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Al Capone was indicted in 1931 for income tax evasion and violations of the Volstead Act. The violations of the Volstead Act were...
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No. It is absolutely against both state and federal law for a convicted felon to possess, or even be in the vicinity of a firearm.
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Only if they are being tried as adults; otherwise, juveniles lack a few of the due process rights established in the US...
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Theft is theft, it is a criminal act committed against another and it can never be justified. In mitigation though, one could...
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Permanently. The exceptions are a pardon or expungement granted by the governor of the state in which the person received the...
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AnswerNot in most cases. Check with your probation officer to be sure. ok I am going to add to this answer because i freaked out...
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A fine States and municipalities establish laws controlling acts of civil disobediance such as trespass. Depending upon...
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A homicide detective gets at least 100-180 thousand a year.
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Think about it for a minute. Most petty criminals operate under cover of darkness, and do so in the evenings rather than early...
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The person who voluntarily relinquished the information could definitely be susceptible to identity theft if nothing...
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AnswerA motion is a request to the court to enter a particular order. A motion for discovery is a request to the court to order...
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When music has a copywrite, it means that the company has the rights to everything that happens to that music. When it's public...
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In simple layman's terms: If a piece of evidence was received by unlawful means such as a search without a valid search warrant,...
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The question should not be specific to what causes black male violence. But the question should be...... What do religious...
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John and his wife have 2 children.
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DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE
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