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    Civil suit and wrongful arrest

    Hi, I have a question: Lets say a person was issued class A Misd. for DUI at low blow and one traffic violation ticket and the defendant lawyer believes he can have the DUI case dismissed and can have the prosecution offer a deal just to settle for traffic violation and the state will drop the...
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    Domestic Violence & Civil Orders Out of State Arrest Warrant

    This also Involves Texas Jurisdiction. My Ex Lives in Texas, I live in Utah, and in Georgia there is a PPO. I called the Military Police at Ft Hood Texas for a welfare check trying to locate my children. (She's Been Blocking My Time with them) Because there is a Permanent Protective Order...
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    Alcohol & Drugs: MIP, MIC, Intoxication Drug arrest after suicide attempt

    My grandson overdosed on Ketamine in Feb, 2022 in an attempt to kill himself. His roommate found him and he was resuscitated. He had a very difficult life growing up and was in a stage of very severe depression and was determined to take his life. He had obtained several other drugs that the...
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    Harassment, Stalking, Misconduct Help! Cyberstalking charge.

    Hello I recently got picked up by the police because a local preacher I known since I was little called the law on me. What happened was after the preacher made a comment to me about not knowing what it’s like to have a woman complain about the air conditioning temperature among other things, I...
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    Arrest record disclosure

    Is it illegal to not disclose arrest record to existing employer if that arrest occured during employment (not an event before joining)? For context, arrested (DV Assault 4) and released the next day on personal cognizance; charges were filed; criminal case is pending. If not disclosed, can...
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    Sex Crimes, Sex Offenders Threatened with Arrest for asking for Attorney before Questioning

    I had a Deputy come to my house and ask me if I knew why he was there. I had no clue. He said I had a woman say I had forced her to touch my penis (it didn't happen). He said he had a few questions for me and I replied, "I do not talk to police officers without an Attorney present". He said if I...
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    Justice System, Police, Courts Phone call post Arrest under warrant

    I was arrested on a Failure to Appear warrant for a traffic misdemeanor, with no bond, from 2020, booked into county jail and placed in a holding cell. I have researched but am unable to find a clear answer to whether or not there are any legal standards as to phone calls. I have seen answers...
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    How can I find out if there is/was an arrest warrant for me

    First, what I did I'm not saying was right. I knew it was illegal but did it anyway because I was desperate at the time. About three years I was receiving Food Stamps & General Relief (cash aid), totaling about $425 per month. I intentionally did not report that I was receiving $1000/month from...
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    Used as a guinea pig

    A police officer is heard on body camera saying that they want to make arrests that day to help in training of a new officer before they question a suspect. Basically using a civilian as a guinea pig. Is that at all damning for the police officer or the legitimacy of the following arrest...
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    Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Possible arrest warrant for a phone left in my car

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida. I work as Uber driver and a customer left their phone in my car. I contacted Uber so I could get a hold of the person. The person called me and advised I would like to give them the phone back but I asked if they could at least give...
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    Responding to Arrest Questions on Law School Apps

    I am noticing that in the character & fitness portions of some law school applications, they ask if you've ever been arrested, even if the case was dismissed, expunged, or records sealed. I had an arrest incident in California that was exceptionally unjust. I pled not guilty, did a diversion...
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    Question regarding if I was properly representing during OWI arrest and conviction.

    This is historical so I'm aware I cannot change the outcome of my OWI conviction, but I have a question regarding proper representation during the proceedings. I was driving with a passenger in my car after having a few drinks over the course of a few hours. I had entered a private condominium...
  13. Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Sentencing

    Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Sentencing

    The process of criminal procedure is similar in all states even though criminal law and penal codes may vary. This is because the purpose of criminal procedure is the same - to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to find you, a person who has been arrested, guilty of a crime. The law...
    • Michael Wechsler
    • Article
    • 5 min read
    • arraignment arrest criminal charges criminal procedure criminal trial indictment sentencing
    • Category: Criminal Law
  14. Arrest, Booking, Criminal Charges & Expungement Processes

    Arrest, Booking, Criminal Charges & Expungement Processes

    This article will explain the process of what criminal charges are, how they are filed and how to remove them. What is an Arrest? If a person is reasonably suspected of committing a crime, he or she may be arrested by a police officer. A crime can be of a minor (misdemeanor) or serious (felony)...
    • Michael Wechsler
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • arrest booking criminal charges expungement miranda rights miranda warning
    • Category: Criminal Law
  15. Miranda Rights, the Miranda Warning & Police Questioning

    Police Activity Miranda Rights, the Miranda Warning & Police Questioning

    This article will explain to your rights to have a "Miranda warning", also known as your "Miranda rights", when you may be subject to an arrest, search and seizure of property. What are "Miranda Rights" and the "Miranda Warning"? The Miranda warning consists of a group of statements (also known...
    • Michael Wechsler
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • arrest miranda rights miranda warning police questioning probable cause search
    • Category: Criminal Law
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