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I think you need to ask an attorney who specializes in U.S Constitutional law. Call the ACLU. My opinion is that as long as it is on your property,... Read More
Was there a probation "tail" on his sentence? If so, they may be alleging he violated his probation.
This is something a lawyer should handle, but that being said. You can bring a Motion to Vacate to the judge and have the divorce decree voided.
It's a tricky area of law. If someone in the house grants permission to the police, they usually can search.
You can ask the judge. There is a guarantee of a free lawyer in the US, but not a free lawyer of your choice. However, sometimes, if there are... Read More
The law says you have to be age 70, so you have to wait until then. Expungements are not terribly difficult, but if you get stuck a lawyer can guide... Read More
I would hire a lawyer to turn yourself in and see if he can negotiate with the PO to lift your detainer. If not, turn yourself in and have the ... Read More
If you were convicted of misdemeanors and/or felonies, you cannot expunge them. You probably can expunge the counts you were not convicted of. I... Read More
If the mother says it is all her idea and actions, it is possible that the police or the DA may withdraw the charges against the kid. She should be... Read More
You really need to talk the entire situation over with a lawyer. You may have a probable cause or other defense. Even if you do not have a ... Read More
A judge CAN keep him detained until his new charges are disposed of before scheduling a probation violation hearing. At the PV hearing, the judge... Read More
If you haven't completeted your "CRN" evaluation, go ahead and do that. That will screen you to see if you're eligible. Depending on the level of the... Read More
Try to work it out on your own by calling whoever issued the warrant-whether it is a District Justice Office or a Judge. If that doesn't work, hire... Read More
I doubt if these are felonies and suspect that they are summary offenses. I would consult with a criminal defense lawyer. If you have no criminal... Read More
If the suspended license if for a DUI (1543b) and a first time for you, $500 fine and 60 days in jail and a 1 year license suspension. If a non-DUI... Read More
After he was convicted, he can raise the fact that evidence existed that he was innocent and someone else committed the crime. He would do this in... Read More
Really difficult to answer without more information. Take the copy of the affidavit of probable cause to an attorney for review. I have won several... Read More
As a practical matter, the police do not typically come after alleged victims for failing to answer a subpoena. However, at this point you have... Read More
Many attorneys specializing in criminal defense/expungements will be able to do this for you. An attorney will determine his rate depending on... Read More
If the charges are dropped, he may be violated unless for "technical violations" such as illegal behavior, not reporting, etc. if any of those... Read More
No, unless you have a significant criminal history for other crimes. You should consult with an attorney as sometimes there are first time ... Read More
It really sounds like an awful situation. I hate to tell you what you already know, but you need a good attorney to investigate whether you can get... Read More