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Please do NOT ask questions about potential jail sentences that you or your friends may receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. I am NOT a probation officer or a parole officer so questions about those subjects will be rejected. I am a police officer with 26 years experience. Can answer questions about crime, police procedure, investigations, criminal law, search and seizure, traffic offenses. Prefer not to answer questions on the death penalty. Please do not ask homework questions. Remember this. The law in every state is different so questions about laws that are specific to your state could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or not to do in court. I have worked with authors in the past and will be happy to review scenarios or plots with authors to check for believability or accuracy.
Experience in the area
Police officer with 26 years experience. Ten years in patrol and sixteen years in the detective bureau investigating every type of crime including murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, etc, etc. Also taught at the police academy in areas such as constitutional law, search and seizure, and lineups.
Education/Credentials
B.S. in Criminology from the University of Maryland.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Melissa | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, this is exactly what I wanted ..... |
| Dmitry Livshits | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Prompt and courteous reply to my question ..... |
| Maggie | 10/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| brenda | 09/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| vlad | 09/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your expert ..... |
Recent Answers from Jack Toomey
2009-11-18 surveillance cameras:
John, The problem with answering questions that deal with state law is that every state has different laws. I can only tell you what the law in my state is. I am assuming that your neighbors cameras
2009-11-17 misuse of a phone: repeated calls:
The case is out of the boy's hands right now. The state has charged you with this crime. What the boy does or doesn't do you have no control over. The criminal justice system is not like a water faucet
2009-11-16 misuse of a phone: repeated calls:
Ok you received a summons in lieu of being arrested. Same thing. You are charged and right now have a criminal record. The state has to present a case that is beyond a reasonable doubt that you
2009-11-16 misuse of a phone: repeated calls:
Chris, I am assuming that you were arrested (or received a charging document) when you say "charged". There won't be a hearing. There will be a trial unless the states attorney's office chooses
2009-11-12 stalking/ filing false report:
Joan, Yes each state has its own laws. That is why answering questions like this is so difficult. You can call the police and try to have charges placed for all of the things that you have mentioned
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