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Isn’t there a law to protect consumers from deposits being non-refundable?
Asked in NJ Mar. 20, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Hello. I am having an issue with someone who won’t refund my deposit. In our agreement it says if I cancel, I can’t get my deposit back. But the person cancelled on me due to COVID-19 and they’re saying I still can’t get my deposit back. I am not the one who canceled. If they aren’t going to do the ...

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If my wife wants domestic violence charges dropped, what are her options?
Asked in Portland,  OR Mar. 19, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I’ve never been arrested, but found myself in jail after my wife who was excessively intoxicated called the police, and claimed I assaulted her. Now, even though she wants the charges dropped, I am serving a no contact order, pretrial supervision, she goes in front a grand jury tomorrow, and I need ...

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My neighbor Got a stocking order on me with false accusations I did not go to the court hearing because my father passed away S?
Asked in Medford,  OR Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Since then I’ve gotten arrested twice with false accusations where I broke the stocking order I keep trying to file a motion to talk to the judge about the original stocking order but she keeps finally over mine to dismiss my hearing. In actuality she’s a real one harassing me I don’t even care abou...

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Held in jail more than 72 hours because of covid-19 and courts closed till tomorrow. Will My brother be released?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 19, 2020 ,  3 Answers

My brother was arrested Sunday but has been held in jail and has not seen a judge in almost 5 days since the courts closed down. What are his options?

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Shoplifting what should i do?
Asked in Memphis,  TN Mar. 19, 2020 ,  6 Answers

got caught shoplifting at walmart have to go to court what do i need to do

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Can a person be arrested on a warrant if they were never charged or arrested for a crime?
Asked in Inverness,  FL Mar. 19, 2020 ,  3 Answers

My grandson got arrested on a warrant that he was never arrested for. Is this legal?

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How to evict a girlfriend who has placed a false emergency order of protection on me?
Asked in Oak Lawn,  IL Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My girlfriend whom I have a 5 year old daughter placed a emergency order of protection against me, after I found her cheating and I told to leave the house that we are done relation is over, she then filed a emergency order of protection claiming “mental abuse” ( completely false) and no physical co...

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We are looking to see if someone can get a pr bond but they moved the court date due to the coronavirus.
Asked in Austin,  TX Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Well he was arrested and now he had a probation revocation hearing next week but they moved it till June and we wanted to know if he would be able to get a pr bond since he hasn't been to court yet

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How long would it take to see a judge after arrest?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 19, 2020 ,  4 Answers

My boyfriend was arrested at 12:30 am last night. I got a phone call from him an hour later that they took him to central bookings but the phone call was quick he couldn’t stay on for much longer. How much longer until he sees a judge and when can I expect my next call. I’m worried....

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is It illegal for a 17 year old female to date a 24 year old male in the state of Georgia?
Asked on Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I would believe it is not illegal to do so, due to the fact that the female over the age of legal consent in GA (16). The 17 year old turns 18 in 8 months( December 7th), and I would believe it to be okay since 17 is the age when Georgia technically can consider you an adult, because you can make de...

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INTAKE UNIT ASSIGNED: FSU - CASE SCREENING
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 19, 2020 ,  2 Answers

My boyfriend was arrested for purchasing an controlled substance (percocets). It was undercover police officers that pulled him over and they stated that they were investigating the house he purchased the controlled substance from due to fraudulent activity and thought he was apart of it. But she to...

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What's it called and process to ask the court either for an early release or to be put on home detention?
Asked in Riverside,  CA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

How does an inmate in riverside county file for early release due to the COVID-19 and him having an underlying condition? Or ask court to be put on home detention? He has no violent charges no sexual charges literally all burglary and fraud type. He has no strikes. And hes in the jail under pc 1170h...

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How to find a criminal record?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I participated in Work and Travel program during the summer 2019. Unfortunately, in September 2019 I was arrested for a shoplifting in New York City. I got a document saying that I had to see a judge in November 2019. A big problem was that my Visa was about to expire (on the 1st of October 2019) an...

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Is That His Final Bail?
Asked in Milwaukee,  WI Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

So Yesterday My Brother Got Arrested For Driving Without License or Plates and Under 3 Grams Of Weed on The Inmate Website It Says His Bail Is 100 Dollars But Hes Telling Me Trough The Phone He Dint Get a Bail Yet So is The 100 Dollars Really His Bail or Are They Just Putting Anything? Please Lmk I ...

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If the courts are canceled when you are in custody and it exceeds the 72 hours to see a judge don't they have to release you?
Asked in San Clemente,  CA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

So my friend was arrested on felony charges last week his court date was yesterday but the courts were canceled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Don't they have to release him ?

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What are my options with VUSCA charges?
Asked in Seattle,  WA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

This may be a little long so please bear with me: I was booked into King County on 3/11/2020 on VUSCA charges with my husband. Due to the COVID-19 scares and someone at my work exposed with the virus I was put in isolation by myself during my stay. My original court date was on 3/12/2020, no one cam...

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I am being stalked and harassed via the web. Lewd, lacivious, awful calls and texts. All “anonymous” from an app.
Asked in Philadelphia,  PA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

These calls and texts also being sent to my loved ones, saying horrible and awful things about me. Also trying to extort money and property from my family, specifically my mother. I know who it is but cannot prove it without the subpoena from the app Text Free. This person is also sharing personal, ...

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What are my options? Can I file in Texas or do I have to go back to Chicago? What can I do?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I'm moving out of state from Chicago to Texas. My kids father is currently in jail and could be facing possible murder charges, not sure yet. I have had nothing to do with him for a while. I recently filed a motion but was sick and decided not to go because of the coronavirus scare. Instead, I didn'...

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What is the likelihood of Virginia Beach extraditing a prisoner from Tennessee with the coronavirus scare?
Asked in Whiteville,  TN Mar. 17, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Virginia is the demanding state, Virginia Beach being the destination, and Whiteville Correctional Facility in West Tennessee (near Memphis) is where the prisoner is being housed now. He is flattening out his sentence.

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What kind of order of protection could be place on my boyfriend?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Mar. 17, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My parents got a order of protection on my behalf against my boyfriend who is 18. I am 16. My boyfriend has never harassed or abused me ever and my parents have never met him. We have also never have had any sexual relationship with each other. I would like to know which order of protection could ha...

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