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    Felon?

    What is the name of your state? NJ Forgive me if I am asking an obvious question, but I am confused because of something I read to te contrary. My question is: when someone is convicted of a misdemenor, does that make him a felon for purpose of gun ownership, voting, other civil rights? Thanks.
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    Lump Sum Alimony Payment

    What is the name of your state? Maryland I signed a financial settlement with my wife, stating that the amount is paid off as one lump sum alimony payment. Does anyone know if the State of Maryland recognises this type of a settlement? I did it based on my accountants advice, so the sum will be...
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    Finally, a Man Wins a Domestic Violence Case

    What is the name of your state? NY Back in March when I had a pushing and shoving match with my wife, she did a text book example and served me with an Interum Restraining Order, and Assault Charges. I could have done the same, except that I am the man ... and I am supposed to take the beating...
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    Is this a Teflon or Velcro Misdemenor

    What is the name of your state? Tennessee After serving my weekend sentence for resisting arrest and completing my probation conditions, paying fines and court costs, is there a process to get a a misdemenor expunged? I understand the pre-trial diversion process, but the judge decided to deny...
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    Power of Attorney in a divorce case

    What is the name of your state? Tennessee I have a notorized Power of Attorney from my ex-to-be; can I use it to agree on her behalf to our divorce provisions :confused: ..... OK folks, the jury is out, Jackson is not guilty, he is also declared white. Another piece for the entertainment of...
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    Jurisdiction of Divorce

    What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Tennessee, International My foreign wife is returning to her native country where she will file for divorce. The laws there could give her much more than a US court would. She can obtain a judgement very quickly, this will put me at...
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    Hypothetical Situation for Power of Attorney

    What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?Tennessee Can someone divorce his/her significant other using a Power of Attorney signed by the significant other? I understand the such documents in certain states become null following a divorce. But until that happens, doesnt...
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    Crule and Unusual Punishment

    What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Tennessee I posted earlier about a judge denying me Pretrial Diversion for a misdemenor charge of resisting arrest, despite the fact that it is my first offense (I am 43 years old) and happened under very difficult circumstances...
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    Not Satisfied with Trial Outcome

    Not Satisfied with Trial Outcome - More info added What is the name of your state? Tennessee The judge refused outright to grant me pre-trial diversion on my resisting arrest charge, because it is HIS POLICY not to give diversions for such cases. There are 5 elements which judges must follow...
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    A criminal record with a name like mine

    What is the name of your state? California Someone with a criminal background has a name identical to mine, but with different SSN and DOB, of course. How possible is it that someone will confuse our identities during a standard background check? I was refused a job which I was highly...
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    Was I resisting arrest?

    What is the name of your state? Tennessee I was arrested in February 2005 for assult and resisting arrest. I had a trial in April 2005 and found not guilty of the assult charges, but found guilty of the resisting arrest. I had obtained a Judicial Diversion elegiability document earlier through...

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