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Criminal Offense
- I keep getting harassing e-mails from a coworker that appears to be stalking me. Can I take this to the police?
- Is torture against the law?
- My Husband was Arrested for Intimidating a Witness, Can He Go to Jail for Tampering with a Witness?
- What Constitutes Possession of a Firearm Near School Property With a Hunting Rifle?
- What happens if you forget to go to traffic court for your hearing?
- What is the difference between a civil judgment and criminal conviction?
Defendants Rights
- Can I be charged with a crime under California’s “good samaritan” law if I leave a scene of a crime without helping the victim?
- I am being accused of rape when I did not commit the crime. How does a rape investigation work in proving someone did it?
- I was arrested and unnecessarily beaten by the police resulting in injuries creating medical expenses. Do I have any rights?
- My husband and I recieved a criminal trespassing threat from our Apartment Complex manager after an argument. Is this legal?
- What can I do if my miranda rights were not read to me? Is there a such thing as a miranda rights violation for Police Officers?
- Where does the term “Miranda warning” come from?
Drug Possession
- Can I transport Medical Marijuana to other states where it is also legal?
- I have been convicted of a felony drug charge, is there anyway to get a Suspended Imposition of Sentence?
- I was Arrested for Possession of Marijuana in Arizona, What Criminal Charges Can I Expect?
- What are the differences in laws and penalties for drug possession and drug trafficking?
- What are the federal sentencing guidelines for drug trafficking and what is the possible sentence if found guilty?
- What are the laws regarding selling or distributing prescription drugs?
Federal Crime
- I am being charged with aggravated assault because I pulled a gun on someone in self defense. What are the laws and penalties?
- I am being wrongfully accused of terrorism. I am not a terrorist. How can I defend myself against the government?
- I have been falsely accused of raping a girl I was dating when I did not rape her, can I be arrested and charged?
- If I use counterfeit money without knowing it was fake, what type of penalties and convictions am I looking at?
- My friend got charges with mail fraud when he mailed forged checks. What is mail fraud and what are the penalties?
Felony Offense
- I committed a crime 30 years ago, can I still be charged for this felony offense according to the statute of limitations?
- I have been convicted of a felony drug charge, is there anyway to get a Suspended Imposition of Sentence?
- My boyfriend recently got arrested for Deadly Conduct. What type of punishment and sentencing is he facing?
- My son has been wrongly identified for a crime and I am his witness to where he was, do we still need an attorney?
- What is the punishment for perjury in a criminal case?
- When do I need a Lawyer for DUI? When is a DUI a felony?
Juvenile
- Can I get prosecuted for kidnapping by taking my child’s friend home as he had reported facing child abuse?
- I am being charged with graffiti tagging and I am underage. What laws charges and penalties will I face?
- My criminal husband influenced my juvenile child to commit an assault crime. Is this considered duress and undue influence?
- What are the various underage dui penalties and sentencing for minors that are caught just drinking, or drinking and driving?
Marijuana State Laws
- What is the Legality of Municipal Marijuana in New York for Advanced Cancer Patients?
- Can I fight a marijuana possession charge if I have cancer and use it medicinally?
- How Does Texas's Law on Marijuana Possession Compare to Other States Penalties?
- Is Marijuana Use in North Carolina Legal for Recreational or Medical Purposes?
- Is marijuana use in Illinois legal?
Misdemeanor Offense
- Can I receive a breach of peace charge for playing loud music? What will the penalties and consequences be?
- My boyfriend recently got arrested for Deadly Conduct. What type of punishment and sentencing is he facing?
- What are the laws and penalties for drug of MDMA, also known as Ecstasy in CA?
- What is considered Petty Theft in California? What are Petty Theft laws and charges?
- What is the punishment for perjury in a criminal case?
- What is the punishment for petty theft? My child is turning 18 in 2 days and we live in Texas.
State Crime
- Can I get in trouble by the law for buying or receiving some property that I think may have been stolen?
- I have a Friend Dating a Girl who is Underage, is this Illegal?
- In California what is required for a check fraud arrest or prosecution?
- Is it considered illegal gambling to host regularly scheduled poker games for money at your house?
- What are possible penalties in New York for bringing contraband items into a state prison?
- What are the consequences and penalties of auto theft in California?
Violent Crime
- How does assault defense work when you assault someone in self defense and get charged with assault and battery??
- How does the process of being arrested and charged for criminal assault work? My friend was just arrested for assault.
- I acted in self defense against an attacker and am being charged with assault. Is there any Assault Defense law?
- My son has been wrongly identified for a crime and I am his witness to where he was, do we still need an attorney?
- What is required to sustain criminal charges under Californias anti-gang statutes?
- What is the statute of limitations for Attempted Murder? What could the maximum sentencing and charges be?
White Collar Crime
- How can I spot fake automobile registration, and what are the legal consequences?
- I am being charged for fraudelently having a business loan approved as my small business has failed. Where can I get help?
- Is it Social Security Fraud if you claim to be single but live with a boyfriend for years in a common law marriage state?
- My brother was Charged with Identity Theft for E Mail Hacking to Steal Personal Information, what penalties should he expect?
- We are considering filing bankruptcy but have been approached by credit counseling services company. Is this a bankruptcy scam?
- What happens if you get caught hacking into a database of a company to get information? What are the penalties for this crime?
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