Crime and Criminal Law is the place to ask and answer questions about law violations and arrests. It is not for asking how to commit a crime. Questions here will help you understand how criminal law works and what happens when and if you commit a crime.

Why is it illegal for people to kill themselves?

The ending of one's hold life is not illegal in all countries. Under usual law, many courts have long recognized the right of a...

What is the difference between divorce and legal separation?

The definition of legal separation depends on your state. Generally, a legal separation is a court decree recognizing that a...

What effect has the Latin King Gang had on the Humbolt Park community?

The Latin Kings have a huge effect on the Humbolt Park area. Even bigger than most people would like to believe. The fact that...

Can you be prosecuted for a returned check if you did not authorize the person to make it out for the amount that he did?

Your question refers to an instance when you write a check and include all information except the amount. When you leave the...

How can you get your attorneys to do what they were hired to do?

Prior posts have really hit the primary issue on the head - open and informed communication. While your attorney has certain...

What is a competency hearing?

AnswerA hearing that is held in state probate court to determine if a person is able to handle their hold affairs. All aspects of...

Can you be arrested if you have no drugs on you but you are 'high'?

Actually the existence of drugs in your system is considered possession in most states and you can be charged accordingly. A UA...

Where can you find information about James Mikel Fowler?

One contributor believes that James Mikel Lee Fowler (Aka: Mike Fowler Aka: Dream Sports Fund Or Foundation) is a con artist who...

Where is Frank Lucas now?

It is assumed that Frank Lucas is in the Philippines. ---------------------- There are two well-known living people with the name...

Will a drug arrest from 20 years ago affect getting a liquor license in Illinois?

The true question should be: Were you convicted? Being arrested is one thing, going to court and being tried and convicted is...

If an 18-year-old boy tells a 12-year-old girl he wants perverted sex with her what should the girl do?

NOTE: Any text that was biased or put forth no intelligent or serious argument has been removed. Text containing arguments on...

Is frank lucas still alive?

Yes he is still alive.

What happens if you cannot afford a retainer fee for an attorney in a divorce?

Attorneys are ethically barred from taking a contingency (percentage) in a divorce case. If you cannot afford the attorney's...

Is corporal punishment a good deterrent to crime?

Death and Deterrence Redux: Science, Law and Causal Reasoning on Capital Punishment: In an article in the Ohio State Journal of...

How long will a misdemeanor burglary conviction remain on your record in Texas?

Like previous entrants, a misdemeanor conviction (above the grade of Class C) will stay on your criminal record forever. A...

How much money does a criminal lawyer earn?

about £60,000 a year within 3 years of graduation The over is not necessarily true. In the UK criminal law is funded via the...

What are views on young James Bulger's killers being released?

Opinions are divided on this topic. Here is one view:I believe it was absolutely the right decision to release them. They were...

What is the definition of being detained by a police officer?

When a police officer wishes to question you, his actions drop under one of three areas: Contact, Detention, or Arrest. ---- A...

How long would a person go to jail or prison if he has four felony convictions?

IT DEPENDS ON THE JUDGE;HE HAS LAST SAY IN EVERY THING,THEY SAY THERE'S A THREE STRIKE LAW WITH FELONIES. YOU SEE THEY CAME UP...

Can police question a 12-year-old about their possible involvement in a crime with a parent being present?

Yes they can ask but you the juvenile do not have to answer their questions. You have the right to remain silent. You are...

How long does a misdemeanor stay on your record in the state of Wisconsin?

Convictions stay on your record forever. You may be able to get a misdemeanor expunged off your record if you were 21 or younger...

Is it possible to have a felony charge removed from your record in Utah?

Many states Don't allow a felony to be removed from a person's very good record. Each state does not have their hold procedure and...

Which defense contends that the defendant is not guilty because they lacked the Mens Rea?
What are the weapon concealment laws in California?

Carrying a concealed firearm can be a felony unless you have a concealed weapons permit. I am told it is just about impossible to...

Can a ex-felon have a paintball gun or play paintball?

Yes, someone who has been convicted of a felony can have a paintball gun. A firearm is not legal for an individual who has been...

How do sex workers job near the laws that regulate the sex industry in order to avoid getting arrested?

The person is either super lucky, they understand where the "safe zones" are, the pimp or the person soliciting pays off a police...

If you were convicted of a felony 7 years ago and are now looking for an apartment to rent will background checks go back that far and if not is it better to answer no to the felony question?

If you did your time you paid your debt. Tell the truth. Many towns and cities have ordinances that allow landlords to refuse to...

When is the Jesse James Hollywood murder trial?

On Friday, February 5, Jesse James Hollywood was sentenced to 30, to life without the possibility of parole in a Santa Barbara...

Where can you watch '3 Guys 1 Hammer'?

This is a video that has been circulating the Internet about 3 Ukrainian/Russian teenagers who beat a man to death with a hammer,...

What shows up on a background check?

AnswerDepends on the Background check.There are several types: security clearance, basic check for an apartment , for gun...

Where is ben markowitz now?

he lives with his fiance and his new child

Can a convicted felon hold a firearm for hunting?

No, a felon is not supposed to carry a gun at all. But.... After several years many states will allow you to request clemency...

How many points does it take to get your license suspended in Pennsylvania?

in the state of pa it takes 5-6 points depending on the offenses and who the troopers are some troopers will let you go others...

What type of person would kill for money?

Depends there are two types : profit killer and some loser who kills for small money. Mercenaries are essentially...

What is the impact of cell phones on crime?

What is the impact of cell phones on crime?" I say it is the cell phones that are the cause people to be able to have fun and...

If your boyfriend has a non violent felony conviction can he live in your house if you hold a registered firearm?

no felon is allowed to posses a firearm......BUT you personally have knowledge of them being a felon.......if they were to get...

Is there a statute of limitations in California for criminal felones?

Generally, 7 years. Some states have changed their laws so that the statute time can be put on hold til you are found and...

Can a first time offender of a non-violent drug related felony get probation instead of prison in San Bernardino County?

It's possible, especially if it is a tall classed misdemeanor or a low classed felony, but, there are no guarantees when it...

If you just received a suspended sentence for theft and are on probation what do you do when new charges are filed?

Obtain legal counsel as soon as possible. If you cannot afford private counsel request the court to appoint you a public...

How long do police have to search your home before the search warrant expires?

10 days from the issuance of the warrant.

Is getting arrested an automatic violation?

In Florida, YES. If by violation, you mean probation/parole violation. An arrest means probable existed and that is enough to...

Is there a statute of limitations in California for criminal misdemeanors?

The general rule in California is charges in a misdemeanor case must be filed within one year, but there are a number of...

Can you hold a handgun if you were convicted of burglarizing an auto nearly 20 years ago?

Depends on the state you live in. In California, a felon may not hold or possess any gun of any kind. However, Federal Law is...

What would happen if a 15 year old girl got pregnant by 20 year old in Texas no one is pressing charges?

In Texas, if an adult engages in sexual conduct with a minor, with or without consent, they have committed sexual assault. An...

What is a frame up by the government?

Planting drugs or weapons is probably the most common. entrapment, such as was the case at Ruby Ridge

What does revocation of bail mean?

This generally means a person has violated the conditions of their bail/bond and the court rovokes the bail and the person is...

What happens to firearms you already hold if you get convicted of a non-violent felony?

Whether a violent or non-violent felony, once a person is convicted, they are no longer allowed to hold a firearm. In Texas, five...

In New York can you go to jail if you slap someone?

Perhaps. It depends on the circumstances and what is considered a "slap". Physical altercations between minors or adults do not...

How do you a get a copy of a police report from the Internet for free?

I dont understand how to do it via the internet, i have tried that but i do know if you call the station where the report was filed...

How can you clear your criminal felony record in Texas?

If the person was convicted of the felony as an adult the entry on his or her criminal record is permanent and cannot be...

In california can a 22-year-old male be charged with a crime if a he sends nude photos of him self to a 14-year-old girl who told him she was 18 and sent him nude photos first?

yes,in any state of u.s, regardless of what she stated her age was. Recommend you cease this activity. -roxas uchiha Ignorance...

Is opening other peoples' mail a crime?

It is all about intent. If you opened in good faith...maybe thought it was yours, etc...if you did it out of curiosity, spite, or...

Why are checkpoints legal if police need probable cause to make a traffic stop?

It depends on the type of motorist checkpoint. Roadblocks, as they are referred to by the courts, drop under what is known as a...

Can a stepfather file a restraining order against his 17-year-old daughter's boyfriend if the biological mother does not agree to it?

Not if it concerns the minor female, as stepparents have no legal authority over stepchildren. The exception for a non...

How accurate is DNA evidence?

Generally, DNA is 99.9% reliable. In practical terms, in a city of 1 million people, if a person commits a crime and is...

What do you do when you think your neighbors steal your mail but you don't have solid proof other than seeing their children open the box?

If you really think they are stealing your mail, report them to the local postmaster. They will initiate an investigation. Get a...

Is capital punishment a deterrent to crime?

It effectively deters those whom get it. They don't commit any crimes again. We can never understand if a deterrent worked. We...

Is it legal in Iowa to black powder hunt as a federal felon with restored Iowa firearms rights?

Black Powder Hunting in Iowa I'm not up on Iowa law, but the ATF considers muzzleloaders to be exempt from firearms legislation,...

When does a 'Minor in Possession' conviction come off of your record?

Not knowing the nature of the offense or the state in which it occurred a specific answer is not possible. In all states most...

If you ask the police to find out if the gun is stolen and it is can you get in trouble if you just bought it?

If you just bought it and ask the police to check it and then it turns out to be stolen, in all likelihood you'd be in no trouble...

Can the prosecutor withhold a witness statement from the defense counsel until the day of the trial?

In most cases, yes. If the person is named on the witness list and is obligated to give testimony the defense attorney will have...

What rights do you lose if convicted of felony theft in Illinois?

AnswerIf you are on probation, you loose the right to vote until you are off of probation/parole. In addition, you may never have...

What is the Green River Ordinance?

From Wikipedia The name Green River Ordinance is given to a usual American city ordinance prohibiting door-to-door...

Can Parole Board restrict a parolee from contact with wife?

It depends what the offender was put in jail for. If he threatened, beat, raped, or something like that than clearly they can.

Should gun laws be changed in light of what happened at Virginia Tech?

While what happened at Virginia Tech was horrible, changing the gun laws is not the answer. I understand you have heard this before,...

What is a felony charge?

FELONIES are defined as criminal offenses with maximum penalties greater than one year in prison. Felony charges include murder,...

Do you have to list a suspended imposition of sentence on job applications if they are asking for felony convictions?

If granted a Suspended Imposition of Sentence the Court views the matter as a conviction until such a time that a successful...

How do you find out if your stolen firearm has been found?

if you reported firearm stolen to police , and police have recovered it, they should notify you. if firearm is in a pawn shop for...

What does 'remanded' mean?

In legal terms it can mean to "place into custody" or to send a case back to a lower court for some further action.

What was the US Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright?

Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 US 335 (1963)AnswerGideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963), is a landmark case in United States...

How many years in prison is a life sentence in the UK?

THEY HAVE STUPID ACTS LIKE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT OF 2003. THE BIGGEST STALKING HORSE IN WESTERN JURISPRUDENCE HISTORY. IT WAS...

How do prisons deal with overcrowding?

One of the ways prisons deal with overcrowding is to release "small-time" offenders. In addition, they can parole offenders...

What term or phrase is appropriate for a law in one state like the three strikes law in California not being recognized or valid in other states that have no such law?

Not to give full faith and credit to the laws of another State of the United States would require that the law be deemed against...

Can you be charged with theft by conversion?

Yes. A specific example would be replacing a price tag on an expensive item to reflect a cheaper price.

Will just being questioned by law enforcement be grounds for a probation violation?

Not if you have done nothing wrong. Unless one of the conditions of your probation is to immediately notify your P.O. that you...

Why did medieval trial by ordeal happen?
Why is touching another person's butt against the law?

Touching is not against the law so long as you have consent. If there is no consent from the person whose butt is being touched...

A crime has been committed A life has been taken The name address and personal information are known by police However this person shall never go to trial or jail Why?

Possible Answers The murderer was a siamese twin. The crime was a suicide The criminal was a suicide bomber (even where suicide...

Will juvenile misdemeanors show up on adult background check?

Not after the person becomes a legal adult. The over too applies in Canada.

What to do about simple assault charges?

If you did it and others witnessed it, you need to plea bargain out. If you didn't do it, plead not guilty. I agree with...

For a criminal case does a public defender visit the accused in jail to get details about the case?

not always but at least a rep will come to take the info, you may not meet the p/d intill you walk into the courtroom, howerver...

Is a person bondable after being convicted of drinking and driving in Canada?

Maybe. If the offence and conviction took place more than five years ago, you should apply for a PARDON, from the jurisdiction...

How do you get away from an abuser who stalks?

Call the police on the person and file criminal charges against them for abuse and for stalking. Also file a restraining order...

Is a guilty plea and a conviction the same thing?

You can plead guilty but it is up to the judge/jury to convict you. Just because you plead guilty does not mean you are...

What is the statute of limitations on a misdemeanor charge of minor in possession of alcohol in Massachuetts?

I'm not sure you are using the term 'statute of limitations' correctly here. I believe you are saying the minor has been charged...

How long does it take to have a criminal record expunged in Illinois?

Getting a record expunged/sealed is a process, sometime taking between 3 to 6 months to get completed.  Of course this...

How do you out find if someone died in your home?

Examine the history of the house, checking on historical records or news stories relating to it. First, you can search your...

How do you stop a narcissistic parent from stalking you?

Not all parents that stalk are narcissistic. My mother (then 74) had turned on me after I had been her caregiver for many years....

In California if you are arrested and released but your property is held for evidence can you have your propery returned if a year has passed and charges have not been filed?

As long as the investigation involving that "evidence" is still active, it can remain seized. Yes, but . . . If you were...

What is the Statue of Limitations for Bad Check writing in Texas?

what is the statue of limitations for wrong checking writing in texasTexas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 12.02 MisdemeanorsAn...

What is the differences between the crime control model and the due process model?

Explanation: Basically the differences between the two are that one model (crime control) places emphasis on the enforcement and...

What is the minimum sentence for a felony?

AnswerDepends upon the jurisdiction and the felony. I understand of none that are less than one year.Added; The definition of a felony...

Did Frank Dux job for the CIA?

No... according to Dux book the Secret Man, HarperCollins 1996, Frank Dux was a contract agent (ala Black Water personnel) whose...

Where is Carlos Lehder?

Carlos Lehder's ongoing legal battles confirm Lehder remains imprisoned in the US, and that he is not likely to be released...

Meaning of ex-officio?

By virtue of holding a particular office or position; "by right of office". For example, you might be required to select a...

How do you get a pardon?

Send letter to the governor of the state you were convicted in.

How do you get off the sex offender list?

u dont Not true. Each offender is given a tier level and must register for the specified time. The low level offenders are...

Which Amendment protects a person from having to testify against him- or herself?

(in the US) The question is a true statement under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. The Fifth Amendment to the U. S....

Where is Joel Steinberg?

AnswerJoel Steinberg (born May 25, 1941), a former New York criminal defense attorney, attracted international media attention...

What is Unlawful trespass?

Depending upon where the property is located, laws prohibit entering upon the land without permission. Some places allow entry to...