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Actus reus and mens rea in criminal defense

Can federal charges be filed against me for non payment of payday loan?
Asked in Houston,  TX Mar. 26, 2015 ,  5 Answers

They said I closed my account in 2013 to avoid not paying. I never closed the account, it is still open. There is no money in it because I have another bank. I didn't like their service, they didn't have enough branches. I just never bothered to close it. The attorneys office said they mailed out co...

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Got a ticket from the Alabama Move Over Law

You can read the law here http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/codeofalabama/1975/32-5A-58.2.htm I was in the right lane, going 40 miles per hour, and the speed limit is 55. It was night and up a inline. There was police officer on the right maybe 100 yards away when I saw him. I looked to t...

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What is the difference between charges 720 ILCS 570/402(c) vs 720 ILCS 5 16 -3(a)
Asked in Chicago,  IL Dec. 23, 2013 ,  4 Answers
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what is the actus reus and mens rea differences?

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What should I expect with a criminal mischief summons?
Asked in Denver,  CO Oct. 24, 2013 ,  7 Answers
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I was just given a compliant for criminal mischief - under $500, for covering up gang graffiti on a phone pole and a dumpster with a magic marker (gangs are ruining my neighborhood and I was trying to cover up their tags). I have no priors and need to go to court in a month, what should I expect? Wi...

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Can a speeding ticket be fought on grounds of the spirit of the law and lacking mens rea?
Asked in Geneseo,  NY Jun. 09, 2013 ,  6 Answers
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Got a speeding ticket when driving home from work at night. I know the road I was on, and was caught on radar doing 57 in a 30. The problem was that I knew the limit was going to turn to 55, but since it was dark I was not able to tell exactly where the posted sign was. And the police officer pulled...

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Questions about a 46 yr. old man having sex with a 15 yr. old girl
Asked in Florham Park,  NJ May 14, 2012 ,  3 Answers
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If they first had sex four months after the girl turned fifteen when he was forty six, and it went on until two months after her sixteenth birthday when he was forty seven, does it count as statutory rape when she was sixteen if sixteen is legal in NJ? Does he get less of a punishment if she always ...

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Can an officer make an arrest without intent in an investigation
Asked in Northville,  NY Mar. 13, 2012 ,  5 Answers
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I was arrested for a felony. I have a lawsuit against the person who filed charges. Can they arrest me without an intention to commit the crime.

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Can you be charged with stealing a vehicle if: you were given permission, given keys, etc?
Asked in New River,  AZ Feb. 25, 2012 ,  4 Answers
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If you have keys/ permission BUT then owner reports vehicle "stolen"- Can you be charged?

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How long does someone have to file charges for damaging someones property in texas?
Asked in Austin,  TX Jul. 26, 2011 ,  4 Answers
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my friends son is accused of throwing a lighter at this mans motorcycle and scratching the paint my son said he didnt do it, but the guy said he would press charges if i dont pay him. he hasnt pressed charges yet and this happened four days ago. how long does he have to follow through with it? thank...

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I am been charge with abandonment and child neglect, what is you best advice for me?
Asked in Melbourne,  FL Sep. 01, 2009 ,  1 Answers
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I left to work one day and i left my kids home alone thinking babysitter was running late, but she never showed. the point is someone call the police and DCF on me i got arrested got out on a bound, is being over 30 days and they cancel my arraigment day. i don't know what to do i don't know what is...

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