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The person being accused is called the "defendant." In civil cases, the person making the accusations is called the "plaintiff."...
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Generally, most crimes require a "mens rea" or intent requirement. For example, murder generally requires that you intended to...
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It's possible that it might be, depending on just how serious the 'affray' was. Moral turpitude generally refers to conduct...
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Go to your local law enforcement agency (it's better if you're still in PA) and request a copy of your own criminal history. It's...
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A group of your fellow citizens (7 to 12, depending on the type of case, and your state) listen to the evidence presented in...
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the rest of their life unless parole kicks in
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Each single "wrongful acquisition" represents a separate criminal offense and quite likely each would have a separate...
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Don't know if the first person sent to prison is recorded but there are some facts dealing with the first execution. The first...
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Depending on the jurisdiction you are in it may vary. It is usually referred to as something like "The 3-strikes rule," meaning...
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Philip Nolan sold horses to the USHe also nade illegal maps
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Some states have such a procedure and some states do not. They ALL differ. See the following general guidelines: To request the...
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See below link from which you can conduct your own research:
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SADLY, in some states, such as OREGON, Faith Healing is perfectly legal because, it is "Religion". Faith Healing is where you...
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This is generally understood to be 18 years of age, but the courts CAN and do, have the authority, in the case of certain heinous...
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All states have different guidelines for expunging convictions - all are different. You must contact you local court system for...
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If it opccurred after your 18th birthday it is a permanent part of your criminal history record.
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Because it is the laws of THAT state that you broke, not some others state's laws. Besides, you want to be tried by a jury of...
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yes he can. If a cop saw a group of people drinking its only natural that he would arrest you on suspicion of drinking and...
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Try copping a plea with the prosecutor. Offer to plead guilty to a lesser charge and accepting a lesser term behind bars. It may...
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I don't believe that ANY Central or South American country lacks an extradition treaty with the US. . . . unless of course,...
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The actual attorneys that do the prosecuting are usually civil servants. The boss they work for - The State Attorney - or his...
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Anytime they have a valid cause to look into someone's background and criminal history in order to further their investigation.
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I was innocent, There was no "Formal Arrest during these cases! and forced to accept a plea bargain or< forced to be found...
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Depends on the crime. The offender could be eligible for probation and complete all the necessary classes before the...
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There are many variables. In Wisconsin you are supposed to do at least 80% of that time. If it is not violent you may get away...
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They are known by different names depending on the state or federal jurisdiction: The District Attorney - the State's Attorney -...
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They are two entirely different pleas. NOT GUILTY is as, the name implies, you are pleading that you did not do it. If you plead...
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There are many public access websites, some put up by the government, that give this information.
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Can't answer the question. The Portrait Studios are contracted out to various companies, who bid to supply that service. The...
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Warrants don't "turn into" something different. When a warrant is issued it is either issued for a misdemeanor or a felony...
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The "media" have no special privilege to access ANY information that is not generally available to the public at large. They may...
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None. If you were the complaining witness on the offense, your name will HAVE to appear in the police report as the basis for the...
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You will be guilty of copyright infringement, which carries statutory fines ranging (in the US) from $750 to $30,000.
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Perhaps not instantaneously (although I'm sure the FBI can) yes. Through cooperative sharing arrangements, police agencies...
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It might depend on for what offense the citation was issued. Was it a traffic citation? Citations are sometimes issued for minor...
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Note: This is a very expansive and complicated question with a complicated answer and cannot be covered adequately in a few...
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That's what makes the warrant legal. It signifies that he has read and reviewed the warrant affidavit and found it legal and...
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If it occurred after you turned 18 it will always remain a permanent part of your criminal history record.
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You could be charged with "malicious prosecution," "false report to law enforcement authorities" and also be subject to being...
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The odds are that you'll be treated more harshly by the court the second time around.
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Example: If you were found guilty and sentenced to either a fine or time in jail BUT the judge suspended the sentence.... it...
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A criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent is necessary to form a crime. Criminal NEGLIGENCE is a finding in civil and tort...
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A judge exercises wide discretionary powers in sentencing cases that come before him, except (in the US) where the legislatures...
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2 words community service!!!!!!!!!!
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For violating your probation you could be sentenced to serve the remainder of the time on your sentence behind bars.
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There is the possibility that you will be remanded to jail to serve out the remainder of your sentence behind bars.
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Yes, a person can be stalked by multiple threatening phone calls if the caller cannot win the person over to go out with them or...
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It all depends on your location. Laws vary from country to country, and state to state if your in the US.
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The law of all jurisdictions are slightly different, but 'loitering' is usually a misdemeanor charge for which you are simply...
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WHAT KIND OF statement do you wish to retract? If it was a written witness statement given to law enforcement - you can still be...
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you could use any of these words:- CROOK, FELON, MALEFACTOR, MISCREANT, ROGUE, VAGABOND, RASCAL, REPROBATE, CHARLATAN OR...
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(in the US) for those states still having a death penalty the primary means of execution is by lethal injection, although some...
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What were the knight's crime, his original sentence, and his second sentence?
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Probation IS a sentence for being found guilty and NOT a "get out of jail free card!" If you violate it it can be revoked by the...
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ALL law enforcement agencies AND the prosecutor's office.
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A person who commits a crime like - murder or serial killings, rap, atrocity, mafia etc gets a death sentence , because they...
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Any person, police officer or not, is liable to criminal prosecution if they commit perjury. However, you should bear in mind...
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Only if the original reason for the Peace Bond being assessed was classified as a criminal offense.
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you can get up to 10 years in prison!
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What happens is you get a lawyer. You're entitled to one! Tell the lawyer everything you've expirienced and follow his counsel.
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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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The dollar limits for Misdemeanors may vary from state to state - HOWEVER a misdemeanor can be described as ANY offense for which...
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You cannot. Unlike a criminal history record, your driving record is not subject to expungement. It is a compilation of your...
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It is awarded as a finding by the Judge.
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Not exactly a true statement AND the term "relatively few" is open to debate.
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I think expressive crimes are emotionally based while instrumental are financially based.Another View: The phrases in the...
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Report the assault to law enforcement, they will take it from there.
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No. Under federal law, a felon may not own, possess, or have access to firearms.
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a year and one day
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If you find yourself in a bus lane you should move to another lane at the earliest opportunity; if you do not do so you can be...
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No. Actually probably less likely since there will not be an intact family unit to add stability to their new life in this...
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File a complaint with the the officers agency, or hire an attorney and sue.
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No. Convicted felons may NOT own or possess firearms.
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because he was against racism and he was banned and then he disobeyed the rules of being banned ☺
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Yes. If Canada wishes to extradite you there is an extradition treaty between the US and Canada.
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It depends on how it was dismissed Dismissed without predjudice means that the charges can be re-filed. Usually this is used...
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the clerk or baliff does
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The procedures are generally followed throughout the US, but there are often little differences among the states. The easiest...
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To start, this must be approved by your probation officer. If your probation officer will not approve it you can not leave. ...
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Only prosecutors / district attorneys can bring criminal charges to a court. In addition, it is only these people or a judge that...
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This depends on so many different factors and circumstances surrounding the dwi. It is certainly possible under a plea agreement...
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It is conduct that tends to alarm, anger, disturb or provoke an assault or breach of peace. Unfortunately, disorderly conduct is...
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Domestic violence is one of the few crimes that is not expungable, therefore, no.
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Heck YES. Just because you tried but were unsuccessful doesn't mean you get away with it.
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What used to be Western Georgia became the state of Mississippi.
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""!!Partially Untrue Read Below!!"" Are you a federally convicted felon or a state convicted felon. If federally convicted - no,...
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Yes, ALL US states and possessions share each other's criminal AND DMV information.
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Writ of habeas corpus
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The tape CAN be used a part of the evidence in your prosecution but there would need to be some other corroborating testimony ...
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If you voluntarily pled guilty it will be difficult to re-open your case unless you can prove you were represented in an...
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Don't understand the question. If you were convicted of a felony that record will always remain on your criminal history record....
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Absolutely not unless there is an emergency where you would have to reschedule the court date.
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No. PETIT Larceny is a misdemeanor offense. GRAND Larceny is a felony offense.
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Direct examination is when the witness is FIRST questioned in court by an attorney (usually their own lawyer), when he is...
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