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If you are in someone's apartment whom that individual is on probation and the police come to harass and search his place. And they bring a lab technician with them. Can the legally force me to submit to a blood test being that I'm not on probation or parole?
answered on Aug 21, 2019
No, unless there is independent probable cause to believe that you are involved in criminal activity. Even then, you would have to be under arrest and/or give consent, or the officers obtain a warrant based upon probable cause to draw your blood.
What proofs does she need to prove it..As we just had arguments as things r not going well before..What if she come and tell she had mental and physical abuse..Do they arrest me r how it works ..And does it effect on my visa status once she puts a case regardless it's proved r not .Pls let me... View More 
answered on Feb 20, 2019
Whether a case would be filed after 6 months under these circumstances is very questionable. However, any allegation of domestic violence can have immigration consequences. You should probably consult with an immigration attorney on this issue.
Witness report states which defendant actually did the crime and which ones didn’t. But they are all getting the same plead
answered on Feb 7, 2019
That happens the vast majority of the time in state cases. It is typically called a "package," meaning that a plea offer to settle the case is made to all the defendants, each of whom must accept their offer. If one or more of them do not accept their offer the others cannot do so.... View More
And if so, can I talk to a lawyer to have it made anonymous?
answered on Feb 1, 2019
That's a complicated question. If you make spontaneous statements with no questioning by law enforcement, yes, those can be admitted as evidence. If, however, you are "in-custody" (term of art), and you are questioned by law enforcement you must give a knowing and intelligent waiver... View More
Do all subpoenaed witness, have the right to ask to be relocated after they have testified against someone on a homicide case?
I was led to believe by the DA that i had to answer every question when i was up on the stand, i was never informed on having my right to plead the 5th amendment, i... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2019
Interesting. I would have expected the judge to appoint an attorney to advise you of your rights before testifying if you were being asked questions the answers to which could incriminate you. Certainly, more clarity on exactly what you testified to, or if there were any agreements that applied to... View More
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