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They raided a resident due to vehicle being insured with house but the person of interest lived elsewhere. From the warrant as they insisted, a control buy was conducted at a resident that’s in person of interest name but never searched and they went somewhere else. Never presented warrant prior... View More 
answered on Jan 26, 2023
No, they do not need to present search warrant prior to entry; especially in a raid situation.
Subject has not committed or been charged with any infractions or violation. Noticed drone tracking
answered on Jan 23, 2023
Lots of questions before there can be any answers. 1) how do you know the drone is tracking you? Generally speaking, even if the drone is tracking you - presumably from the air - you don't have a privacy right walking or driving down the street. Things get trickier if a drone is hovering close... View More
I spent 10 days in jail for warrent at $45 dollars a day impound fee $243 to tow my car a minute away and face hard times without a car as it is my only means to work it's still in the impound and by now don't know if I have a car
answered on Jan 20, 2023
What is your question? Sometimes the impound people will agree to waive or reduce the fees to allow you to get the car out, but otherwise, your car is staying there until the fees are paid.
I had one provided then they left then another was provided and they told the judge there was a break down in communication and left. I then wrote the judge and he said I would be provided one and then I had no response from anyone. I the. Tried to see who my lawyer was when I left prison and they... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
With a guilty plea, you don't have a true right to appeal. There are certain issues you can ask for what's called "leave" to appeal. The Attorney Grievance Commission does not determine malpractice; they determine attorney ethical issues.
At this juncture, after... View More
What's the outcome of relieving this charge
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Not sure what the circumstances are you're asking about. But if you are a victim, your first call should be to the police. They, in conjunction with the prosecutor, will determine what charges are appropriate.
a check was written, contract (stating non refundable $780) was signed. After check was deposited, the client cancelled the check. is this a civil case or a federal case?
answered on Jan 11, 2023
It's a contract case. State case; small claims actually. Your damages are $780, and maybe any fees your bank charged you.
POLICE SAY HOME WAS INVOLVED IN MAJOR DRUG RING ON LOCAL NEWS BUT NO DRUGS NO MONEY WAS FOUND AND HAVE NO CLUE OF EVERYTHING REMOVED FROM MY HOME BY POLICE. THEN TAKEN TO JAIL BOOKED PROCESSED BEFORE KNOWING WHAT I WAS CHARGED WITH. HELD IN LOCK UP FOR ALMOST 48 HOURS BEFORE RECEIVING A BOND OR... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Are you now charged with a crime? If so, all of this is for him or her to sort out. It would likely start with obtaining a copy of the search warrant and affidavit. If the house was suspected of being involved in a drug ring, you can almost bet that there is some combination of surveillance /... View More
I got the police called on me for refusing to leave a company’s property. The police showed up and were just going to write me a ticket for underage drinking. I was talking disrespectfully to the officer as he was writing my ticket. The officer then took action and tried to cuff me. I pulled my... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2023
Any charge can be dropped, but charges initiated by police contact are the least likely to be dropped. The good news is without a criminal history, you're unlikely to face much if any jail time, let alone prison. The bad news is that anytime a cop runs your name, it's going to come back... View More
My boyfriend who lives with me had a warrant for his arrest. He was picked up by police officers and in custody. An hour later STING officers raided my home with a search warrant "for the persons of (my boyfriends name). He was already in police custody when they executed the warrant so what... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2023
You need to address the validity of that search warrant first. If you can prevail on that, then you have something. If the challenge is unsuccessful, you're free to take it to trial, but what is a jury going to think of the evidence?
No one can properly advise you on whether you should... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Yes. Like with all case law research, it's good for a particular purpose, which may differ from your set of facts.
I was being very very desperate because I have no heat in my house. No excuse at all but this is my first offense of any crime. I’m very very nervous. I need to know what will happen to me.
answered on Dec 19, 2022
You should have an attorney for the hearing, whose either been appointed or will be made available to you prior to the hearing who can explain. First offense retail fraud you're likely looking at probation maybe.
His apartment building was raised a few months prior, and although it didn't have anything to do with him he was still questioned. They Lt him go and nothing has happened since but he got a certified letter saying that they were going to seize if he didn't forfeit the items on the list.... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2022
If it's not his stuff, what would there be to contest? Your cousin would be well advised to leave well enough alone.
Someone was arrested for allegedly stalking his wife. A no contact was placed..SHE messaged him. He replied and now he's in jail with a revoked bond. Shouldn't SHE be in trouble?
answered on Nov 20, 2022
No. The no-contact order is against him. While she should not have contacted him, he was legally obligated not to reply. That he did is contempt of a court order.
The case wasn't closed until I paid the fines in 2021 but I had limited funds. They won't even hear my case.
answered on Nov 7, 2022
They won't hear it because, by law, you are not eligible due to having outstanding fines into 2021. A judge does not make the rules; they can only follow them. An expungement can only be granted after expiration of the applicable time period, which begins once the entire sentence - including... View More
drugs found in a pill bottle in a purse and make up bag. I was the passenger of the vehicle and the driver had 2 Xanax on him. The car was mine. The needle cap is not in evidence.
answered on Nov 7, 2022
Had to say without reviewing the complete record of the stop and what else was going on with the driver. May be ripe for a motion to suppress. The fact the car was yours doesn't necessarily mean anything since you weren't driving.
My public defender wants me to see psychologist because I find it weird the dashcam has no date time stamp
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Typically it would have date stamps. But I'm not sure that's the issue. You should have a conversation with your attorney about why he or she is recommending you see a psychologist.
These are not related to me. The first was a DV offense where she kicked a pregnant woman in the stomach two years ago. 3.5 months ago she was pulled over with superdrunk 3rd DUI(Felony). In both cases she was arrested, Warrants were requested by police, but the prosecutors office ignored them on... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2022
Charging decisions are wholly within the prosecutor's discretion. Regarding the DV offense, if it was two years ago, I think it's a foregone conclusion what the prosecutor thinks of that. Could be witness issues, and apparently the pregnant woman hasn't been in the prosecutor's... View More
It came to my attention by way of my daughters FOC case that I was being accused of making a false CPS report against my grandsons father. After doing a FOIA request to find out what this was I received the police reports along with 7 pages of a CPS LEN, all unredacted, and my name is listed as... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2022
I'm unsure what you are asking. If your concern is that a call you made was reported inaccurately, that's one thing. If you're saying you never made a call, then that's a whole other thing.
The information you received through FOIA are reports, which are always subject... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2022
Does your boyfriend know? He's the one that would need to do something about it.
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