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Asked in Far Hills, New Jersey | Oct Thu, 2024

Why is My Case Going to the Grand Jury?

Okay, if a judge says, ‘I’m going to send your case to the grand jury,’ what does this mean? I visited court on the 27 /02 /2023 awaiting trial but I end up being subjected to many postponements. They have also been urging me to take a plea bargain as well also giving me technical assistance. In my last trial, the judge proposed a deal that did not include community service or anger management, but I refused since I do not wish to be guilty of an offense of disorderly conduct even if it is categorized as a minor crime. Now, after rejecting the offer, the judge has halted the case and have referred to the case being taken to the grand jury. So what am I going to do to help my case? Is this an effort to scare me into taking the plea?

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Asked in Cleveland, Ohio | Oct Fri, 2024

How to Check if You Have a Warrant without Paying

Is there a method to find out whether there is a warrant for my arrest in Ohio possibly a bench warrant without having to pay? I do not wish to be caught off guard hence asking if there is a basic and free way by which one can get the information.

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Asked in Tallahassee, Florida | Oct Fri, 2024

Have I Broken the Law If I Watched Some Explicit Photos On a Website?

After reading an article about local nudist gatherings on Tallahassee.com, I googled 'Nudist Photo Gallery', and clicked the first link.Unfortunately, that led me to a site called PURENUDISM. COM and was exposed to child pornography. ” There was no sex, but those pictures make me feel uneasy, I don’t know what legal issues could this lead to? It has a legal disclaimer which states that the content of the site is protected under the first amendment laws of the United States and is therefore beyond the purview of local obscenity laws. Am I going to be in any sort of trouble for looking at this site?

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Asked in Merrill, Wisconsin | Oct Wed, 2024

What is an OWI charge and how does it differ from a PAC charge?

My husband was charged for the first time with OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) offense and went to court. The judge dropped the OWI charge but convicted him of a PAC because his BAC was . 16 that later gets lowered to . 15. He was fined for some instances and was ordered to have an IID (Ignition Interlock Device) attached to his car. Is a PAC charge as severe as an OWI charge in his record and insurance standpoint? In case he is charged again, is it going to be his second OWI or still first?

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Asked in Sacramento, California | Oct Wed, 2024

How long does a reckless driving charge remain on your record, let alone if you are not intoxicated?

I have applied for a position in a city which involves driving a truck and prior to this, I was charged with reckless driving about 5 years ago. It was a misdemeanor and I hope that this is not something that is still currently in my record. Since the job entails clean traffic record, I have to find out whether this past charge will count against me. I think I had either commited a criminal or a traffic violation, well at least I was driving too fast and ended up crashing through a fence. The question that I have is how to know if this is still a problem or not?

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Asked in Oviedo, Florida | Oct Wed, 2024

Is it legal for a 19 year old to date a 16 year old?

I am 16 years of age and there is this guy who has quite some similarities with me and we can easily agree. We talked recently about how we feel for eachother, but he is shy to become official dating because he can be arrested because he is 19 y. o. Is it acceptable to be in a romantic relationship with a 19 year old, let alone engaging in sexual activities?

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Asked in Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Oct Tue, 2024

How long can I reside in New Jersey without having to become a registered sex offender?

I want to know how I can notify the Florida authorities about my plans to travel. I am planning my trip to New Jersey and wish to learn more about the rules concerning sex offenders. More to the point, I would like to know if there is a sort of fixed period, for instance, 7 or 8 days, within which one is not required to register before settling in New Jersey. What are the rules?

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Asked in Long Beach, California | Oct Tue, 2024

What actually happens when one fails to show up for jury duty in LA County?

I had my jury duty scheduled for tomorrow, only to be given a new date which is this Monday coming but not sure if I would be able to make it. If I end up missing it is there a way I can avoid being penalized or get another chance to reschedule? What can I do in this case to overcome the problem and address work responsibilities I have?

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Asked in Brick, New Jersey | Oct Mon, 2024

Hi there, I am a 19 year old student who was recently arrested for the possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. In my particular case should I go and seek a lawyer and is the conditional discharge a good enough for me option?

I procured approximately one and a half gram of Marijuana along with a mason jar and cardboard tube used for dryer sheets, that’s why charge was filed for possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia. I never had any arrests before, this is the first time I’m violating the law. I know that there is such a thing as conditional discharge but I am yet to be convicted so I am not sure if this is good for me. I also do not know if one has to hire a I also do not know if one has to hire a criminal defense lawyer to take the legal route, and if so, how much it would cost as a college student. Under such circumstances I am confused as to how to proceed and if a lawyer is needed to protect what’s to come in the future.

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Asked in San Francisco, California | Oct Sat, 2024

Once, I went to a massage parlor, contrary to my expectations, the masseuse gave me an happy ending massage. Since I used my credit card I am concerned—will police arrest me in case the place is raided?

At first, when I went to the massage parlor, I only wanted to get a massage and to relax, but then things changed and I got more than what I had bargained for. Subconsciously, I decided to use my credit card for the payment of the service offered. At the moment I find myself very worried that the parlor might have taped us or may be they are next to be busted. I am sorry for what happened and will not do it again but the consequences that may come out of all this scare the hell out of me.

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