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Being blamed for an act of crime
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Is a drug crime a violent crime in the state of Virginia?
Simple possession is not. However being charged with having a "distribution quantity" of drugs is - you are being charged as a dealer.
Consequences for being with someone who stole?
You can be charged with being an "accessory" to the crime.
What is the statute of limitations in Az to be arrested for a crime committed?
It will depend on the crime being charged. In Arizona, felonies have a limit of seven years, though some crimes have no limit. And being arrested is different then being charged.
Is a child emancipated at age 15 if he is charged with a felony?
Being charged with a crime does not make one an adult.
Is a child emancipated at age 15 if he is charged with a felony in Mississippi?
Being charged with a crime does not make him an adult.
Do you have to go to jail if you have been charged with aggravated assault?
Being charged is not the same as being convicted. A person who has been charged might still be found innocent of the crime of which he or she has been charged. However, if you have been charged and also convicted of aggravated assault, that is a serious crime and it would involve jail time.
Can you be charged with a crime without being notified?
yes you can. you may not know its a crime, but either way it still is and can be prevented.
Meaning of be charged with a crime?
you are charged with a crime after you have been arrested on suspicion of said crime.
What is the different between being convicted and being charged with a crime?
Being charged with the crime is a formal accusation by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS- In England and Wales) that you have committed a crime. In the USA, the law enforcement or prosecutor charges I am led to believe. Same principle however. *It certainly does not mean you are guilty, and everyone is innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. It then has to go to court for a conviction or acquittal (guilty or not guilty) Thus, a conviction is basically a finding of guilt for the charge by the court (who represent the state and the community at large) that you have committed a crime and are to be punished for such offence, this is sentencing.
What is a Person being held by police for days without being charged with a crime is an example of a?
it's just an example of a prisoner without a crime
Can a person be charged with a knife crime without having a knife or a knife being found?
No
What term means you cannot be held without being charged for a crime?
Habeus Corpus
