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We can only practice within North Carolina and can not provide answers for out of state... Read Answer
Are you suggesting that law enforcement forged a warrant? If it that was the case, of course the fruits of the search would be illegal. ... Read Answer
72 hour hold doesn't sound right unless he was taken to detox or the psych ward. Instead, was he arrested for a probation violation? If so, then he... Read Answer
There will be a waiting period, probably two years, that doesn't start until after probation is finished. He needs to remain absolutely law abiding.... Read Answer
I suspect that your father-in-law may have had an outstanding warrant on another case. Is that possible?
It?s impossible to know. When you miss a court date in Minnesota, the judge will issue a warrant. The warrant can be state only or nationwide. If... Read Answer
You might have a good issue here. The blow was a search without a search warrant. There are very limited circumstances where the cops can search you... Read Answer
So are you saying that there are criminal charges filed against you? An old arrest warrant hanging out there? You should contact a Minnesota criminal... Read Answer
You have a lot to challenge here. You can contest the basis for the search warrant. You can have the alleged drugs retested and reweighed. You can... Read Answer
Wow. This is quite a story. What you need most is help from an experienced criminal defense attorney. We see this happen frequently, where the victim... Read Answer
Perhaps not. Typically an officer can't just barge his way into a private residence. But there are exceptions to that rule. Your fiance should get an... Read Answer
This all sounds legal to me. If he knows who you are, there?s nothing wrong with running your name through the computer system. Once he sees your... Read Answer
You'd need to motion the court to amend your conditions of probation to allow contact. Have a lawyer help you.
Driver's license - no. Public assistance - maybe. If you're not comfortable with your current attorney, you can hire a private criminal defense... Read Answer
Maybe. Sounds like it could be a strong case.
It depends. What type of crime? What level offense? For what purpose would a background check be conducted?
Get a lawyer. You will very likely be charged with the crime. Could be a felony or misdemeanor charge. Get in front of this thing. There are things... Read Answer
Yes, it very likely would. You'd still be a convicted criminal.
Yes. In Minnesota, every theft is a misdemeanor crime at a minimum.
Yeah you could be charged. The crime would be misdemeanor theft. A person can still be guilty of the crime even if the money was returned. For... Read Answer
Yes. Theft is a serious crime. Could be misdemeanor or even felony. You always want legal representation when you're facing a criminal charge.
He could be sent back to prison on the parole violation *and* he could face a prison sentence on the new felony charge. This person needs an... Read Answer
It's impossible to say. Likely anywhere up to a year and a day in prison. Have a lawyer look at your case to give you advice tailored to your... Read Answer
You have the right to file a petition challenging the forfeiture. You will probably want to have a lawyer help you. If you had nothing to do with the... Read Answer
Yes it's absolutely time to hire a lawyer. What you describe as an authorized raise sounds an awful lot like theft from your employer. Do not make... Read Answer