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His name is Kevin Wayne Estep he's in Montgomery county prison in Jacksonville FL
My brother got pulled over for his tint (too dark), they called a k9 for an air sniff, got a hit. Nothing in the car but he has 900g of ice on his person which they found after the car was searched bc the dog got a hit off him I’m guessing?? Ik it’s pretty bleak I’m just trying to get an idea... View More 
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answered on May 13, 2024
Drug trafficking cases certainly are serious, but very complex. So, there is much to challenge. That’s why it’s important to work with the right lawyer early to review the entire case and give the best advice. If it was a reactive stop (actually because of the tint), one potential issue is... View More
my brother got pulled over for tint, the officer brought out a K9 for an air sniff & got a ding. Found 900g of ice on his person, he put in a not guilty plea & im just trying to understand if there’s any way he won’t be gone for a long time. Does it being on his person do something... View More
I am currently on h1 with a 3rd degree felony charge, currently bonded out with arraignment date on June 24. I had planned to travel to India on May 18 with in person visa dates on May 21 (vfs) & May 22 (in person). My son (age 13) was planning to join me for stamping. Now I am not planning to... View More
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answered on May 11, 2024
In this situation, it is advisable for your son not to travel for the H4 visa stamping at this time, given the complexity of your pending felony charge. Here are a few reasons why:
1. Dependent visa status: As your son is your dependent on the H4 visa, his visa status is tied to your H1B... View More
he kept asking me for more time to cash the checks without any resolution
The confession got two other kids arrested they hit evidence on the other kids but insufficient evidence on my son
The clerks office doesn’t have anything online when I search the case # and when I call, there is a case file but they say there’s no activity on it.
I have security cameras around my house for general security and when I take road trips, some of the cameras look broadly and capture my yard mainly, some of my neighbors yard and the golf course. None of these cameras record audio and the motion detection is only set to record if there is movement... View More
citation for smoking and possessing w**d, never been in trouble so if get a lawyer will that automatically make it a case?
My contract and extension dates don't match affidavit. Plus my husband's direct deposit debit card was put in file for the last extension before I was stoped and surrounded by state police filming the stop(traumatic). I'm 55 my husband was in PA our motor home burnt to the ground and... View More
answered on May 4, 2024
The way for you to get the help you need is to promptly schedule a consultation with a lawyer in your area. You said you are "charged", which I assume means a criminal charge. If so, seek a criminal defense attorney. You can click on the Find a Lawyer tab at the top of this page and... View More
I asked her how I would know I’m done but I get no answer , do they send a letter that I finished or call?? How does the completion process work ?
answered on May 1, 2024
Although PTI is fairly standard statewide, it is governed by local practices and the original written agreement. The agreement usually has a specific timeframe but may allow for early termination of the PTI if all of the conditions are completed. The entity that is charged with supervising the PTI... View More
When a CID agent who is participating in an official law enforcement investigation receives incriminating evidence from a third party, should they be required to advise the suspect of their Article 31(b) rights before the agent receives the incriminating evidence?
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answered on May 1, 2024
No, in the situation you described, the CID agent would generally not be required to advise the suspect of their Article 31(b) rights before merely receiving incriminating evidence from a third party.
Article 31(b) of the UCMJ states:
"No person subject to this chapter may... View More
My sister is an abusive person and has mentally abused my elderly parents and also me for years. When we don't do what she wants, the abuse intensifies. She has been sending harassing texts to the caregiver I hired for my elderly father. Because the caregiver will not respond to her abuse... View More
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the abusive and harassing behavior from your sister. This sounds like an incredibly stressful and painful situation for you, your father, and his caregiver to be dealing with. A few thoughts and suggestions:
1. Document everything. Keep records and... View More
My daughters dad was recently arrested after our county’s felony probation officers Searched his home & car on 4/20.
He had been on felony probation since beginning of 2023, They most recently charged him with intent to sell, and possession of marijuana, Prozac (which is prescribed... View More
that went wrong in their previous trial to the court?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
In general, yes. A retrial means the trial is done over, so the defendant could try to prove matters that could have been presented in the first trial.
Even if they have old transcripts?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
Not if a witness is unavailable and the defendant had the opportunity to cross-examine the witness in the first trial.
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