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Officer entered through sunroof search my vehicle per witness in a store they thought was closed
answered on Aug 10, 2021
Not without probable cause and some exigent circumstance, a search warrant, or consent.
answered on Jul 3, 2021
The answer is no.
The law says "knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being pursued" is the felony statutory language.
"...Who has received a visual or audible signal such as a red light or a siren from a police officer driving a marked vehicle showing... View More 
Me and my fiance have criminal cases open, non violent. He is currently in custody. I was wondering how it works to give the DA information as a trade to having him released and our cases closed. The information I have is on a high priority cold case, they recently offered a high reward for... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2021
No DA will make a promise based on the vague information you are willing to share. You need to have a criminal defense attorney try to negotiate this for you. It may not be possible.
I was unresponsive when police arrived, gun confiscated, released to hospital, summons on July 22
answered on May 27, 2021
Highly unlikely since you didn't menace anyone. Get some help with the alcohol please.
answered on May 17, 2021
In Colorado, a dismissed and sealed case is enough to get 2A rights.
Last December they detained me because I had a hotel room with a friend who (ee later discovered) was being investigated on a 10+ count indictment. He was arrested earlier that day, I found out,and charged with DF 1(drug felony). I told cops whatever was in the room was mine. They had warrants for... View More
answered on May 17, 2021
When the investigation is completed, they will tell you, is when you can get your things. That will be after charges are filed and the case prosecuted. You can call the detective that is assigned the case. Sometimes they will be honest about the plans for filing with the DA.
RIGHTS HAD NOT BEEN VIOLATED WHEN I FELT THEY HAD BEEN. I WANT TO WITHDRAWL MY PLEA AND MOVE TO FILE FOR DISMISSAL BECAUSE I PLEAD NOT GUILTY ALMOST 10 MONTHS AGO. CAN I DO THIS LEGALLY?
answered on May 10, 2021
Each case's facts will determine if the court finds a reason to let you withdraw your plea. That area of law is complex. You need to retain a criminal defense attorney to examine all the facts and decisions in your case to see if what you want is likely. Your time for challenging your plea... View More
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