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answered on Sep 22, 2018
Yes. There is nothing wrong with that. Many times a domestic violence intervention worker in some counties will fill out the paperwork for you to sign. Keep in mind that you are signing the document under oath. Make sure the content is correct before signing it.
answered on Jun 29, 2018
If the officers have a valid search warrant and the contraband was in plain view within the allowable area of the search, then you could be charged.
Asst. D.A. approached all defendants w/o attys. At court date and got most with misdemeanors to sign. Some had bailed out,they were not eligible for free atty,even when destitute n family had pooled money and bailed out the defendant.
answered on Jun 19, 2018
If you hire a lawyer, sometimes you can get a deferred sentence. It's like a suspended sentence EXCEPT at the end of the probation, the case is dismissed and the record expunged. Because the case is dismissed, there is no conviction.
answered on Jun 16, 2018
The officer conducting the inventory will make a list. You should be able to get a copy of the list.
Police were called by third party who witnessed and they gave statements saying they saw the abuse. Victim confirmed abuse but no arrest was made that night, victim left to stay with extended family. This also took place in front of their minor child
answered on Jun 9, 2018
The victim does not have to agree. The police will turn in a report to the district attorney's office, who will decide whether to file charges.
I asked my ride to leave anything illegal before we left my house she said she would not bring anything wasn't til I was 70 miles from home when she broke out a pipe . we was picked up by police
answered on May 28, 2018
In order to be guilty of a possession crime, you have to knowingly and intentionally possess the item (drugs, drug paraphernalia, etc.).
The law recognizes two kinds of possession, actual possession and constructive possession.
A person who knowingly has direct physical control over... View More 
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