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Jack Toomey

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

Experience in the area

I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, mising persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Please do not ask me what someones jail sentence is going to be. There is no way for me to know that.

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Amber	10/31/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much!
John Carroll	10/30/09	10	10	10	10	thankyou for getting my question answered quickly .....
blakefavaron	10/26/09	10	10	10	10
Doris	10/23/09	10	10	10	10
Hanna	10/11/09	10	10	10	10	thank you. you really were helpful. im .....

Recent Answers from Jack Toomey

2009-11-06 harrassment:

I don't know what kind of court system that you are going to appear in but I have never heard of the victim having to look up law references, etc. If you are going to prosecute the case by yourself (which

2009-11-05 warrent related:

John, To be honest with you I am a little offended by your question. You are asking me to assist you in finding out if you are wanted but you don't want to be arrested? Isn't that a contradiction?

2009-11-04 Parking ticket on my own property:

Chuck, The problem with answering your question is that we are dealing with a situation where your town/county/state or wherever most likely has different laws than my state/county/town. Sometimes

2009-10-31 Text Harassment?:

Amber, I have to start with the obvious. I cannot understand why young people need to have text battles when they can simply pick up the telephone and talk. I am afraid that your generation is afraid

2009-10-29 Search and seizure:

Of course all situations are different but they could argue that "skin under the fingernails" could easily disappear without seizing it immediately. It would be up to a judge to decide but I'd bet that

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