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Where is your case? You will want a lawyer who knows that particular jurisdiction. The best way to handle the case will depend on the... Read Answer
your niece needs to be pro-active with regard to the outstanding charges and arrest warrants. she needs to have an attorney document where she is and... Read Answer
It's pretty unlikely that any additional tickets will be issued to you and/or your friends. If the office felt he had probable cause to issue the... Read Answer
the prosecution is required to provide you with all the investigation reports and video surveillance. i can review these documents and the video... Read Answer
You were charged, correct? You may have a defense.
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the smell of marijuaua would support the police having 'probable cause' for the search. have you had a 'conditional discharge' or PTI in the past ?... Read Answer
Unfortunately, the statutes make no distinction between DUI-alcohol and DUI-controlled substances when it comes to this. If it's your 2nd or more... Read Answer
You need to hire a good defense attorney. The fact that the other person is going to plea to the possession can be used to help you. But, it is far... Read Answer
I don't have my code in front of me, but I'm pretty sure that's a PCS 4-28 grams case. Without any enhancements, I believe the range of punishment... Read Answer
It is always advisable to be represented by experienced counsel when facing criminal charges. The police are on the same side as the... Read Answer
You have a few issues. What you probably need is an expungement to wipe that charge out. However, some recruiters are willing to accept a... Read Answer
Possession is defined in the code as "care, custody, control, and maintenance." Obviously, what you have described doesn't really fit within any of... Read Answer
If you plea to the charges, you need to be sure the plea agreement does not contain any kind of "alone with" stipulation. Then, your friend needs to... Read Answer
Depending on what your disposition was, you may want to consider a "sealing" or "expungement". I don't think its possible to answer your... Read Answer
If he was charged with a Misdemeanor level offense, he can expect to be asked whether he would like to hire an attorney, request a Public Defender,... Read Answer
Go to Court and ask for a public defender if you can not afford an attorney.
you need an attorney. if you cannot afford an attorney, you should get a public defender. the officer will testify as to what he saw. two people in... Read Answer
i would get a lawyer. you need representation. the friend may not support your position. the officer will testify that the two of you were in the car... Read Answer
Just Google it: "blank affidavit form," or similar search terms. Make sure she fills it out in front of a notary, and then has it notarized.
You should retain a lawyer. If you plead guilty or are found guilty, the range of punishment on the Class A misdemeanor of less than 35 grams... Read Answer
There are many factors that a judge weighs in deciding a sentence. You say the charges are false. If that is the case, a good lawyer may be able to... Read Answer
If you got the insurance thing taken care of within 10 days of the date you got the ticket, that one will get dismissed. As for the paraphernalia... Read Answer
There isn't a statute of limitations in that situation. Your "flight" tolls the statute. So, when they catch you, they'll sentence you. There will... Read Answer
Are you in custody? If not, you are supposed to notify your parole officer of any new arrest. Failure to do so could result in additional alleged... Read Answer
What city/county were you pulled over in? Not all officers have cameras rolling, but hopefully in a case like yours they did. With that... Read Answer