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Does a misdemeanor go away? How long does it take?

How long do you have to list it might be a better question. They don't go away. After a certain period of time they are simply not relevant. A misdemeanor a year ago is certainly more ‘serious' than that exact same misdemeanor ten years ago.How long does it need to keep being brought up? That depends on a particular job and its requirements and how the question is asked. But it's always there unless dismissed or expunged or pardoned if someone wants to dig that far and deep into the past.

What are the chances of a first time felony offender going to jail?

It is going to depend on a number of things: the type of crime, the way in which the crime was committed, the circumstances of the crime, and the offender's past criminal history. Let's say you broke into someone's home and stole over $250 worth of their belongings (that makes it a felony).  If you did it because a bully said he would hurt your mother if you didn't get him the stuff is a more compelling reason than if you did it to get money to buy more video games for yourself and some good weed.  If this was your 3rd time getting caught doing this type of thing, that ups your chances at serving time.  If you broke into someone's home and found there were some kids in it with a babysitter and you terrorized everyone, that's not going to go well in court. So you see your intentions and your actions, along with your past criminal history, will be the deciding factor on whether the judge sees jail in your future.  You get points on a sentencing sheet for all these different things.  Rack up so many points and it's off to the slammer for you.   A sentence of under a year is served in the county jail.  A sentence of over a year is served in a state prison.  Generally.  Every state has their own rules, but that's the way it usually goes.  Some crimes have a jail sentence no matter what.  Gun laws in Massachusetts for example have an automatic, no getting out of it, jail sentence if the crime was committed with a gun. First time offenders that committed a non violent crime and have no past criminal history will most likely get a suspended sentence, probation and fines.  Suspended means you don't have to serve the jail time as long as you do your probation and pay the fines.  If you screw up, you will be put in jail to serve the original sentence.

What can I do when someone owes me money and doesn't pay me back?

Decide whether they even have the ability to pay you first. If they really cannot pay, chalk it up to experience and move on.If they have the money, but are trying to screw you, consider that a declaration of war. Take them to court.If they lied to get your money, call the pokice and charge them with fraud.Be careful…Many people that are owed money get mad and say things that make collecting the debt turn into YOU in jail.“Extortion” is a crime. If you say. “You better pay me or I'll tell your boss you stole from me (or any negative consequence),” you may be in big trouble.As an employer I've been stolen from once big time. Saying “I'll ruin your reputation in this business is you don't pay” is extortion.The better way to say it is… “I'm calling the police and talking to the Prosecutor. You've had your chance to pay. That's going to rightfully get you known for who you are… A thief.”Notice I no longer asked for money. That actually worked for me. He begged me to take the money. I told him he could talk to my lawyer. The lawyer collected, and got his fee from me former employee. The guy signed a statement that he reacged out to pay the theft back of his own free will. It was written to keep him out of jail and to clear me of extortion.

Is it legal to notarize a document without the person present or knowledgeable of document signing?

The wording in the notarial certificate must be true and correct. There are different types of notarial acts.For an acknowledgement, the signer must acknowledge their signature but does not need to sign before the notary.For a sworn statement or affidavit, the signer must swear or affirm and sign before the notary.For a certified copy, the notary certifies that a copy is a true, complete and correct copy of an original document.For an oath of office, the notary administers the oath. There is no document to sign unless a written oath is required for record keeping.For a proof of acknowledgement, the signer does not need to appear or sign before the notary. Instead, a subscribing witness, who was present when the document was signed, and signed as a subscribing witness, appears before the notary and certifies that the signer signed before them. The signer might be incapacitated or deceased.A designated agent may sign for an absent principal under a power of attorney. The principal does not have to sign or appear before the notary.For a person with a disability, unable to sign, a signature by proxy allows the disabled person to appoint another person, a proxy, to sign on their behalf.In recent years, more states are passing laws to allow remote notarization using two-way audio/video connection by Internet.Notary laws vary by state.Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this information is not legal advice.

I have a warrant for my arrest in Texas. I don't plan on ever going back to Texas. Can they still get me in California?

Texas would have to want you for something way more serious than an unpaid traffic fine to extradite you from California. Extraditions are expensive. It's salary, plane fare, ground transportation, hotel, and meals for two cops both ways and one prisoner for the trip back. There is no sense to doing that to get a fine of a few hundred bucks, at most. This doesn't mean that you are free and clear so long as you stay out of Texas. If you try and obtain a drivers license in California or most other states, they will probably check for suspensions in other states, and a traffic warrant usually also suspends your license. A background check for a new job could reveal the warrant. Some local courts report unpaid fines to credit agencies, damaging your credit report. There are all sorts of loose ends associated with arrest warrants, and one of them is likely to trip you up. Arrest warrants are valid until served or recalled. Some courts put an expiration date on warrants, but just as many do not. I once served an arrest warrant that had been sitting in file over ten years. It stemmed from a citation issued by an animal control officer for allowing a dog to run free, without a leash. Arrest warrants are court orders to any peace officer with jurisdiction and capability to serve the warrant. If the officer was to refuse to serve the warrant, he could be held in contempt of court. While it may be personally satisfying to flip the figurative bird at the Texas court that imposed the fine or the police agency that gave you the ticket, the arm of the law is long, and has a way of reaching out and touching you sooner or later.