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Will my daughter be charged for trafficking marijuana and why?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Very strong likelihood that she will be charged with trafficking.... for what other reason would she need a digital scale in her car, along with drug paraphernalia. other than to perhaps weigh out the marijuana for sale? My suggestion, hire an attorney to help her.
Very strong likelihood that she will be charged with trafficking.... for what other reason would she need a digital scale in her car, along with drug... Read More

Would I have to go to jail for getting an OWI?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
.21... that's almost 3x the legal limit. With this high of a breath test reading you are looking at a mandatory minimum of 2 days in jail. This means that a judge cannot waive this jail time. The judge could also sentence you to more (based upon the facts of your case) as a conviction can carry a jail sentence of up to a year in jail and a $5,000.00 fine. With that high of a breath test, you are going to be required to have an alcohol/drug evaluation and follow any recommended treatment. With that high of a reading... sounds like a possible alcohol substance issue. My advice... hire an attorney as there are additional penalties over and above jail time.... Read More
.21... that's almost 3x the legal limit. With this high of a breath test reading you are looking at a mandatory minimum of 2 days in jail. This... Read More

Is it possible for police to legally search a car without the owner's permission?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Generally speaking, No. But there are exceptions.
Generally speaking, No. But there are exceptions.

Is it possible for police to legally search a car without the owner's permission?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes. Police don't need your permission to search your vehicle if they have probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains contraband. For example, if a cop pulls you over for a minor traffic violation and he smells marijuana when you roll down your car window, the cop can search your car without your permission. Other valid searched of a vehicle without driver's consent are: 1) "search incident to arrest" and 2) a search done while doing inventory of your car if the police have to tow it.... Read More
Yes. Police don't need your permission to search your vehicle if they have probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains contraband. For... Read More

Is it possible for police to legally search a car without the owner's permission?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If they have a warrant or probable cause, yes.
If they have a warrant or probable cause, yes.

Is it possible for police to legally search a car without the owner's permission?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It really depends on the circumstances, sometimes the police are entitled to a warrantless search and at other times they can search if there is no objection from the person who is currently driving or possessing the car. I would need to details.
It really depends on the circumstances, sometimes the police are entitled to a warrantless search and at other times they can search if there is no... Read More

Is it possible for police to legally search a car without the owner's permission?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes. It's called "probable cause."
Yes. It's called "probable cause."

Could I be charged with murder if my friend gets shot while we rob a house?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
That would be a yes.
That would be a yes.