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It's still an active warrant. He'll be arrested if found. He should first get a lawyer and get the warrant taken care of. Then he can work on getting... Read More
You may have a good argument here. Possible Fourth Amendment violation. Can't know for sure though until I see the reports and the evidence in your... Read More
Maybe. The state would need to have evidence that proves beyond a reasonable doubt that you were in fact driving. That evidence doesn't have to be... Read More
Yes, it might be worth fighting. You don't want to be convicted of a crime over something like this. It sounds like perhaps the police don't have any... Read More
I would not recommend a public defender for this. You are facing some serious charges, as I'm sure you have already figured out. Some public... Read More
Hi again. I recall your many questions on Avvo. These Internet question sites are not going to get you any more clarification than you've already... Read More
Yes. I don't see why not. Law enforcement typically is granted wide latitude in these situations. If you're facing a criminal charge, feel free to... Read More
Lawyer. She needs a good lawyer. That's the best advice I can give you. There's such a thing called a dispositional departure. If the prosecutor and... Read More
It sounds like you were charged only with driving after revocation. If so, that is a misdemeanor crime. You can receive consequences set by the court... Read More
You are likely charged with a crime called Possession of Legend Drugs. Legend drug means a drug that is required by federal law to be dispensed only... Read More
The answer is that it depends. There are so many variables that could impact this that you need to talk to your attorney about it. Give me a call if... Read More
Maybe. It depends on the circumstances surrounding the dismissal. If the case was dismissed by the judge for lack of evidence, then usually the... Read More
This might be a very good issue to raise. If the police obtained a search warrant for a wrong address then it's possible to argue that all evidence... Read More
It may be in your best interest to remain silent and not talk to the police. Only your attorney can answer that question for you though. I can't... Read More
Yes. If a witness has reported to police that you committed a theft, then the police may investigate. If the police conclude that there exists... Read More
Yes, it's very possible that you'll still get charged. Don't talk to the police and retain an attorney if you receive charges. As for the landlord,... Read More
It is possible to end up with a result that keeps this thing from going on your record. To try to achieve this, your best bet is to retain a criminal... Read More
Yes, it's very common for the police to proceed with charges even when an alleged victim says they don't want to. Now you're charged with a crime. I... Read More
Good question. The prosecutor on the first case will reopen the prosecution and try to convict you of that crime. On the second case, the prosecutor... Read More
Maybe. Maybe not. Generally, police can't enter your home without a warrant. There are exceptions to that rule though. The exceptions include... Read More
It's hard to say. Common sense says that there should be no charges. It's just an accident after all. However, providing alcohol to a minor is a... Read More