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October 28, 2025

What steps should I take to deal with a “sextortion” scam?

My partner was messaging someone from a chat website and sent nude pictures of himself. Now someone is threatening to post the pictures publicly and claim they’re underage unless he sends money. The chat logs show they said they were 21. He panicked and already sent $200 via PayPal; they’re asking for more. What should he do?

Criminal

October 28, 2025

Where can I find a lawyer to represent me in court?

My good friend was arrested on an outstanding warrant yesterday morning, and he is currently in jail. He faces a judge at noon today. Where can I find a lawyer to represent him in court on such short notice?

Criminal

October 27, 2025

[MN] [MI] I’m homeless after police disclosed my offender status. Can I take legal action?

I was convicted of kidnapping, which requires me to register as a predatory offender (Level One). Once or twice a year police can come to my house unannounced. Two times the police came to my residence and I wasn’t home. Instead of calling me, the police started questioning my neighbors about my whereabouts—asking if I live at my residence and if they’ve seen my cars there. They then questioned the owner of the building with the same questions and implied that I’m living out of town, which made the owner demand that I show up at his office within an hour to prove I was in Minnesota. I did, but he still didn’t believe me. Later I came home and the lock on my door was changed—another attempt to see if I was living at the apartment. I went to the office to get keys to the new lock. Then I checked in with my Section 8 counselor and she told me that the predatory offender person at the police station went to the head of Section 8 and disclosed my criminal background. I’ve been homeless ever since. I have recordings and text messages to support my claims.

MN Criminal

October 24, 2025

[MD] [MD] Can the county hold me or my family responsible for my son’s past crime?

I’m 54 and have NEVER committed a crime. My youngest son, however, was charged with a sex crime against animals. I went to adopt a dog today and was told it shows “THE FAMILY has been charged with sexual abuse of dogs” and “no one related to this person may adopt from this shelter.” His offense was from 2017. He didn’t live with me then and doesn’t live with me now. My grandson was with me—this dog is for him. This is absolutely embarrassing. I didn’t know anything was happening until detectives came to my door in the middle of the night. How can I be seen as guilty for something I never did?

MD Criminal

October 24, 2025

[WI] [WI] Can I sue the sheriff for defamation after being wrongfully charged?

On Dec 29, 2023, I was charged with a crime I didn’t commit. I was acquitted in 2024, but the charge is still online and I can’t find work. I used to get jobs through Care.com but I’m now banned. I’ve sent 50+ applications with only one callback. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education but can’t work in my field. I’m considering going back to school, relocating, and changing careers. I’ve been diagnosed with major depression, PTSD, and anxiety tied to this and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department. I had no criminal record before. The original charge was “maintaining a drug trafficking place,” but I pled guilty to possession of THC. I want to sue the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department for defamation, get my property back, and be compensated for lost income.

WI Criminal

October 24, 2025

[NC] [NC] A friend was charged with drug trafficking and is trying to shift the blame onto me. Should I be worried?

I was not present when my friend was arrested or investigated, but he did call me from the police station and tried to shift the blame onto me. The drugs were found in his bedroom, which I’ve been in before, so my DNA or fingerprints might be there — but so have many other people’s, like his roommates.

NC Criminal

October 24, 2025

[NY] [NY] Can DNA from an old case be used in a new case?

Can a prosecutor use an abandonment sample from a dismissed and sealed case (with a certificate of disposition) as a DNA hit in another case?

NY Criminal

October 23, 2025

[NY] [NY] Can I file a DNA expungement request while my case is still active?

Even though the defense attorney is adamant about the DNA evidence and hasn’t suggested expungement, what would typically happen if a forensic biology request were submitted at this point?

NY Criminal

October 23, 2025

Can I recover deleted social media messages to defend myself in court?

Can I get deleted messages?

Criminal

October 22, 2025

[TN] [TN] What’s preventing me from getting my license back?

I received 2 DUIs in 2020 and can’t get my driver’s license back.

TN Criminal

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