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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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Megan | 02/24/10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | |
| Kathy | 02/20/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jack responded to my question within a ..... |
| Jeri | 02/02/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes, you interpreted me correct, Jack and ..... |
| ronnie | 01/12/10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 8 | I have no problem with expert, other ..... |
| Jack | 12/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you!! |
Recent Answers from Jack Toomey
2010-03-05 becoming a leo:
Ryan, I have no idea what a "CJBAT" is or what you mean by "sponsored". The reason is that every state has its own rules and regulations and in MY state those terms are not used. In MY state you apply
2010-02-24 car & prejudice questions:
Megan, I would assume that the person who rolled backwards while shifting gears would be at fault because the other person could certainly NOT be at fault. Can't help you with your tattoo question
2010-02-23 arson investigation question:
Charlotte, You had better have the girls set fire to something else besides the bedding. While the bedding would burn slowly it is doubtful that it would spread to something else. Probably best for
2010-02-22 Kidnapping:
Ok I am still confused. What kind of database would there be if they don't know the child's name? I don't think that it would be too difficult for the police to identify the child. They would either
2010-02-22 Kidnapping:
Why would the police suspect that the dead 12 year old had been kidnapped? It seems to me that is the last thing that they would be worried about. Yes the police would be involved since they would
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