Could I get arrested for shooting someone with a bb gun?
Here it is plain and simple,Pointing a gun, that looks like a gun, even if it is a BB gun, may get you shot.Shooting at people with a BB gun will get you arrested and is very likely a felony in your state, with multiple charges. This could mean fines, jail even prison.Shooting at a group of people with a BB gun may panic those people and could make you responsible if any of them get hurt due to the panic you created making you liable for medical and other things. Plus charges as stated above.Shooting at at group of people could get you and/or you family killed, beat up or harassed for a long period of time.Shooting at people with a BB gun may and likely will cause you to be denied on a background check for the purchase of a hand gun should you ever decide to buy one.I could go on but, I won't. Don't do it.If these people are disturbing the peace call the police.
I want to kill a thief ?
Yes you will be prosecuted. If the thief was inside your house, you can shoot that person and it will be considered self defense. However some lawyers can actually argue that you didnt really need to kill that person. When this person is outside and attempting to steal your vehicle, you cant shoot him or her. You can scare him or her away. Brandish your pistol if you must. But you cant shoot this person. He or she is not endangering your life. You will be committing murder. I do know how you feel. I hate thieves. I would want to shoot them myself if they tried to steal anything from me. But unfortunately for us law-abiding citizens, we cant shoot these low lives unless they are inside your house or actually holding a weapon and attempting to kill you. Trying to steal your car isnt a reason to kill the thief according to the law. You can shoot him or her if he lunges at you though. I am pretty sure that is considered self defense. But I am not a lawyer. I just know some of this through common sense and conversations with people that are in the legal field. I know for fact that you can only shoot someone if they step into your house to rob you or harm you. Outside of the house, you are required to call the cops to resolve the situation. I dont think anyone is going to sue you for coming outside and brandishing your weapon though. And I think that would scare the thief away. But this can be extremely dangerous. They might shoot you if you show them you have a gun. You might be better off just calling the cops. My suggestion is to call the cops. Dont brandish your weapon. On second thought I think that would be dangerous.
How long can you sit in jail on a bench warrant before a judge sees you?
In the United States if you are arrested on a bench warrant, starting at the time you are booked into jail the jailers have 72 hours to present you before a judge. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the judge that signed the warrant, but a judge with jurisdiction none the less. That 72 hours rule applies for any arrest as a matter of fact.If after 72 hours you have not been presented before a judge then you will have to be released.True story, I was held for 74 hours once. I was arrested and sent before a judge, the judge released me but for some reason I was escorted back to jail on a “detainer” which is another warrant in the system. So i get back to the jail and that 72 hour clock started ticking again, starting from 0:00. So after 72 hours I raised hell, I requested a sergeant multiple times and plead my case that I have been in 72 hours on a “detainer” and haven’t seen a judge. One time the one guy looked at the other guy and laughed, made me feel like shit. Now it’s been 74 hours (2 hours past my constitutional limit) when suddenly the door to my cell is popped open, I am told to get my shit and get out, so I got out, went straight down to booking and was shown the door immediately. The funny thing about that is normally when someone is released from THAT jail they have to go to booking and it takes a couple hours, you sit in a cell, go to the desk answer questions, go back to the cell…. that wasn’t the case this time, they literally handed me my property and pointed at the exit door and said “leave”. They knew they fucked up, after some research I came to find out that the “detainer” that had me behind bars for 74 hours was nothing more than the original warrant that the judge had already released me on, it just happened to pop back up in the system I guess. IDK, I think I could have pursued it and maybe sued, it costed me an entire weekend from work.
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.
If you have a warrant for rent a center stuff, it can be considered null and void if u pay, is that true?
THEY CANT PUT A WARRANT OUT FOR YOUR ARREST FOR NON PAYMENT, THEY WILL JUST SEND IT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY...
Can you go to jail for a misdemeanor theft?
Hello Devon. A person can be sentenced to jail/prison for a conviction of any criminal statute. In your case, being 20 years old and a first time offender, the Judge will tend to lean towards probation/restitution/community service over incarceration. Please try to remember that what a Judge will do with you depends entirely on his perception of YOU. When you go to court, dress as though you were going to church. Suit and tie, shined shoes, neat and short haircut, no excessive jewelry and clean shaven. There is no second chance for a first impression. If the Judge feels you have made a mistake and believes you are not starting on the road of becoming a repeat offender, he is far more likely to grant probation. Be polite and respectful to the Judge, address him as "Your Honor". Best of luck and I hope this is useful to you
Can I renew my US passport if I have warrants for my arrest due to unpaid speeding ticket/inspection sticker?
I am trying to obtain my US passport and am unsure if I can do that at the moment due to a speeding ticket that I have yet to pay and my inspection sticker ticket as well. Or, is it only convicted felons who would have trouble getting a passport? I'm fresh out of money and can't pay the ticket right now; so, was just wondering if I could hold off 'til after I got back to the states. Please help! Remember: it's only a warrant for a traffic violation not a felony...which is why I'm having a difficult time answering this question!
Unpaid hotel bill... Can I go to jail?
I recently stayed at a hotel. I was charged a smoking in room fee and a bunch of other bogus charges. I was already completely unsatisfied with my stay. I disputed all of the charges with my credit card company, and left the hotel with a fairly large bill. A police officer called and threatened me with a warrant. Can I go to jail? What can Happen? I live in virginia.
What should I do when Indian police tries to arrest me under a false pretext?
Well, first thing would be that Do not resist arrest. Don't become violent, don't hurl abuses at them, or threaten in any manner ... all these are valid reasons to arrest somebody. Hence, even if they didn't have a reason earlier, now they do.And please don't give even an hint that you are a flight risk, because then they not only have a reasonable suspicion to arrest you, they then have a right to hurl you on floor, and tie you up (including handcuffs), and parade you around your neighbours like you are a prized trophy they have earned. Hence, appear dignified, and respectable, like somebody whom they have to reason to arrest, not fight and overpower to arrest.1. Demand a Warrant, or a probable cause: You can only be arrested for two reasons: Either they have caught you 'red-handed' doing a crime (like stealing from someone), or if they have a warrant. If it is first, try showing that what you are doing was not a crime, or that maybe someone else did it. If it is second, either he would have a warrant, or he wouldn't. If he doesn't have the warrant, try arguing that you cannot be arrested without one.2. Ask them to read your rights: Even though it is a general understanding that most cops are too uneducated and stupid to even read a letter of Indian Constitution, they are well trained and well-versed in all of IPC and CrPC. Hence, if you ask your rights in a calm and dignified manner, he'll realise that you are not an ignorant idiot whom he can treat like a personal toerag, and at this point, you may also point out flaws in his arresting procedure. All this can intimidate even a seasoned policeman, because people in India are usually unaware of their rights under the CrPC and the Constitution, and nobody knows them, much less ask for them. That can drive away any illegal attempt to arrest you.3. Criminal Prosecution later (or threat of the same): But as much as we know the Law, and the Constitution, Police brutality, illegal detention and torture are such common things here that newspapers have stopped writing news reports about them, and people have accepted them as one of those 'Chalta hai' things which go unnoticed and uncompensated. So, your best weapon is Yourself, don't let the rascals walk away. If you have suffered police brutality, illegal detentions, and your human and fundamental rights have been taken away from you by the states, file a criminal case against the erring official, and sue the state for compensations.