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Q: I had felony theft charge sealed in 2020 my attorney informed me that my gun rights would be restored. Is that accurate?
Philip M Smith
Philip M Smith answered on May 17, 2021

In Colorado, a dismissed and sealed case is enough to get 2A rights.

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Q: My husband is in jail for an assault 4 charge the person signed affidavit stop charges still in jail what should I do
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison answered on May 17, 2021

Hire him a criminal defense attorney bc prosecution is now up to the Commonwealth, not the victim.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: Are drivers responsible for vet bills after hitting loose dog on road?

I accidentally hit a neighbors dog with my boat trailer while coming home from Lake Cumberland in Pulaski County, KY. The dog got loose from her leash, ran into the road between my vehicle and boat trailer. The trailer hit her. She was taken to two vets and surgery was performed on the... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison answered on May 17, 2021

Depends on the leash laws and ordinances in Pulaski County.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Tennessee on
Q: Judge granted me a divorce in 08 my lawyer never got paperwork for judge to sign or me or my x so am I still married
Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on May 17, 2021

Have you checked with the Court Clerk? You need to physically look at the File, which may be difficult to find. Hopefully there is an Order and maybe some Minutes. If not, then you may need a lawyer to get an Order Nunc Pro Tunc entered, or a new Divorce Action.

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We are going back for a Modification for parenting plan with I still get to claim kids

Spencer Williams
Spencer Williams answered on May 17, 2021

The presumption in the Missouri Form 14 child support calculation is the parent receiving support receives the deductions. If you are receiving support the court would have to find a reason why the support calculation is “ unjust and inappropriate” to award the paying parent the deduction. It... Read more »

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