Tag: law-enforcement
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What should I do if my registration, license plate, decal, or title gets stolen?
You can report the theft to the police and give us the case number and name of the law enforcement official involved.
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How can I determine if an individual is being sought?
The public access system, The Florida Crime Information Center, maintained by the state law enforcement agency in Florida, allows for the exploration of wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles and parts, stolen license plates and decals, stolen boats and parts, stolen guns, and other stolen property. Accessing this system can provide the necessary information.
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How can I ask for a house/business check while I am not present?
If you are planning a trip or will be away from your residence/establishment temporarily, our local law enforcement agency will conduct regular checks on your property. All you need to do is fill out and submit the security check form.
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Where can I go to get fingerprinted?
The Aurora Law Enforcement Department offers fingerprinting services to the general public on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Aurora Law Enforcement Department. If you are required to submit your fingerprints electronically, visit the Montgomery County Sheriffs Department.
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How much time does it usually take for a state law enforcement agency to process an Application for a Certificate of Eligibility?
It can take up to 6 months, or even more if you submit an incomplete application, for the agency to process an Application for a Certificate of Eligibility. By visiting the official website of the agency, you can check the list of applications currently being processed.
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What should I do if I am accused of rape?
The first thing you should do is not talk to the authorities. There is no benefit for you at this point to have any sort conversation with law enforcement. If you can afford it, sit down with an experienced legal representative, retain that person to take you through this process.
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When will I need to leave my residence?
You only have to vacate your home at the very end of the property seizure process. Once the auction date takes place, there is then a 10-day waiting period before the ownership of the property transfers to the highest bidder. That highest bidder, often the lending institution itself, can then dispatch a law enforcement officer…
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What happens if the party being accused violates the restraining order?
Committing an offense by disregarding a temporary or permanent restraining order is a serious offense. If the accused party fails to comply with the order, you have the option to contact law enforcement. It is highly likely that the accused party will be arrested for breaching the terms of the restraining order, even if they…
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When a law enforcement officer asks if I have consumed alcohol, how should I respond?
Legally, a person is not obligated to provide answers that may potentially implicate them in a crime. One has the right to request legal representation before answering any inquiries. If one admits to consuming alcohol, they are placing themselves in a precarious situation.
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When a law enforcement officer asks me to follow a pen light, what is he looking for?
This examination is known as the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test. Nystagmus is the medical term used to describe a specific eye movement. The stability of your eyes while tracking the pen and the point at which they start moving irregularly indicate the alcohol level in your bloodstream. The officer is trying to determine if…
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What Should I Do if I Meet in an Auto Accident?
Immediately seek medical attention for your injuries. Obtain as much information from the other driver(s) as possible, including their name, address, phone number, insurance company, policy number, driver’s license, and license plate. Be sure to insist that a report is completed by a law enforcement officer and get a copy. You can also take pictures…
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What rights do I have?
If you are suspected of criminal activity, you have several rights. The law enforcement and other investigators are trained to encourage you to give up these rights in order to implicate yourself. Regardless of what the law enforcement officer tells you, remember that they are not on your side. Their role is to apprehend you…
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What type of background check is conducted by the state’s law enforcement agency to determine my eligibility to have a criminal history record sealed or expunged?
Why is the State Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles checked to determine my eligibility to have my criminal history record sealed or expunged? The state’s law enforcement agency conducts criminal history record checks in the state through the State Crime Information Center (SCIC), national record checks through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC),…
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Why do I have a criminal history record when the charges against me were dropped/dismissed?
When is my criminal history record sealed or expunged? The state legislature has determined that Florida criminal history records are public unless the record is sealed or expunged. Refer to Section 943.053(3), Florida Statutes, which allows for public access to criminal history records. The term “criminal history information” is defined in accordance with the federal…
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What is the detained law in Florida?
In Florida, if you’re held, it means that you’re not free to leave, but you’re also not under arrest. Law enforcement can hold you if they have a reasonable suspicion that you’re involved in a crime. During a detainment, the authorities can ask questions, but you have the right to remain silent.
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What should I bring to our first meeting?
You should bring all records associated with your case that are in your possession, including medical records, law enforcement reports, incident reports, medical bills, photographs, and the like. This will enable us to provide you with a timely initial assessment of your case.