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The officer was fired for using unnecessary force (not just on me) and lying on the police report, and when I went to court all charges were dropped. Should they have reimbursed me for all of the money I paid? Also is a male officer allowed to use force on and arrest a female citizen?
answered on Jun 12, 2022
You need to have a civil rights attorney view your situation. You may possibly be entitled to bigger damages depending on the facts of your case.
answered on Jun 10, 2022
Yes, unless appearances are permitted by the court on Zoom.
answered on Jun 12, 2022
Possibly dismissal, possibly diversion or possibly probated time depending on the facts of the case.
The warrant was signed as a breach of trust warrant but he refused to return the car so it became a stolen car warrant.he was cought in Massachusetts with the car and went to jail there
answered on Jun 1, 2022
Hire an attorney immediately and get the car back to its lawful owner.
The time stamp is overlapped and video is froze in the middle of the recording. Only audio continues. Is it possible that the recording can be suppressed and not be allowed as evidence or is this something that has to wait until trial? (Federal / Criminal). Thank you for your time.
answered on May 31, 2022
If there is proof, it can be addressed by suppression prior to trial.
Misdemeanor harassment and assault. And the court isn’t until June and he lives five doors down from me . Is there anything else I can do? My family is scared and the sheriff said i couldn’t file a restraining order that was for Domestic disputes. I’ll follow the cop took a video of the video... View More
Never been in trouble
answered on May 29, 2022
You will likely not go to jail. Maybe the case can be diverted do you can maintain your clean record.
There saying I went by her work but when she left she didn't have a job so how did I spose to know we're not to go would I go jail if they do say I broke it were it my frist offense
answered on May 28, 2022
You probably should hire a lawyer. They may be able to get it dismissed for you.
The evidence log / chain of custody that’s in my discovery was filled out by the last agent that received the property. The writing and signatures are very clearly the same handwriting. The agent filled out dates for dates before he had custody of the evidence. Can evidence be suppressed?
answered on May 27, 2022
Possibly. A lot of factors go into suppression but it certainly may be suppressable, depending on the attendant circumstances.
he was reporting to probation and parole for the first time since being back on it and taking a deal he was only off probation for about two months he had just got back on probation because he accepted a deal in casey county for a possession charge he had caught a year ago even though he had just... View More
answered on May 27, 2022
Depends solely on what resources his friends and family make available to him.
I am the victim of a 1st degree sexual abuse case. The man is getting released soon, there was an automatic no contact order when he was arrested and it is part of his parole, I have contacted my states probation and parole, they told me I need to contact my county attorney. I did, she said I need... View More
answered on May 24, 2022
You would need to contact the entity that prosecuted the original case, either the Commonwealth Attorney or the county Attorney. The clerks office can tell you which one prosecuted the man.
does law require the searching officer to also provide supporting documents and affidavit's that are noted attachments to warrant ? thank you much
answered on May 19, 2022
Yes. They do. The affidavits are usually not attached to the warrants Jen it is executed.
What should I do?
answered on May 19, 2022
I would not admit to any wrongdoing on a public Internet website. If you have a pending case and you have been charged I would contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Does any of my street time count
answered on May 12, 2022
No. You will have to do part or all of the sentence. That will be up to the judge. You may also face new charges for absconding.
Possession of meth bc k9 found drugs in vehicle when he was pulled over for registration tags
answered on May 9, 2022
Your friend should have a bond set within 48 hours of being arrested. I would check with the jail or jail website to see if he now has a bond.
He has never had a drug charge and he has to wear a glove on his hands bc the nerves are dead due to his accident last year. He was electrocuted and fell 60 ft. They haven't set a bond yet for him. I can't get any answers his wife and I want to hire someone to get him a bond did we can... View More
answered on May 9, 2022
You can hire an experienced criminal defense attorney at any time to look into this matter and get you some answers about your friend's bond.
I received 45 weekends to serve as an intermittent sentence. Right before COVID hit. Due to COVID the jail was not accepting weekenders and I was unable to serve my intermittent sentence until now. A couple years later.
answered on May 3, 2022
That decision is left solely upon the the judge who sentenced you. You could certainly file a motion and ask that the time be reduced.
My daughter was falsly accused by noyfriends mom saying she has no knowledge of any transactions. My daughter has bank statements and text to prove shes lying. She just found out she got indicted and her court date is tomorrow and there is another warrant for her arrest! Her public defender never... View More
answered on May 3, 2022
Not unless or until she is exonerated. Once cleared, she may have a case against bfs mom.
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