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Can I now purchase a gun as an adult, if as a juvenile I was convicted for having one in my possession?

Several issues exist here. 1) Was your juvenile record sealed or expunged? If so, …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 11 months ago

Can I get a trespassing charge and shoplifting charge taken off my record?

You can always attempt to have your criminal record expunged of the criminal convictions, …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 11 months ago

If a person that you with commits a crime, can you also be in trouble just because you were there?

Typically not. You are not criminally responsible for the actions of others unless you …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 11 months ago

Is it possible to have a reckless endangerment charge removed, if you were defending yourself against wild animals on your property?

This may be one for a jury to decide. The prosecution would have to …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 1 year ago

What does a dismissed case actually mean?

This may vary by State, but typically if a case is dismissed, then that …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 1 year ago