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answered on May 5, 2022
This is something law enforcement would help with. Call the relevant authorities.
I was driving freinds car he was with got pulled over charged me with dui and 3rd deg. Pos. In prohibited zone..i gave blood sample and was clea...pos was for a syringe the found in shifting compartment under case around shifter

answered on Feb 2, 2022
The results of the blood test are completely irrelevant as to whether they can charge you with possession of the syringe. They are unrelated to each other. You should get an attorney to represent you on the possession charge. It is at least a gross misdemeanor, maybe even a felony. Do not... View More
Back in 02 I came up positive on a drug test.. I was brought in to Cid headquarters and they said that I was gonna have a felony on my record... then they kicked me out... but I think it was a cover for something they thought I did but couldn't prove

answered on Dec 20, 2021
This question needs to be asked in a military law forum or in a Germany criminal law forum. Minnesota law would not apply to this situation.
My felony drops to a misdemenor when probation is completed. My probation will be complete in the next 3 months and want to know if i can purchase and own firearms or not, or if I can have my rights restored

answered on Aug 23, 2021
That depends what you were convicted of and whether it is a crime of violence. The question is impossible to answer without that information.
On going as we speak and every moment I am trying to seek legal representation and consultation im a continued victim of a criminal enterprise. I need a downtown lawyer to discuss legal strategy. The alleged perpetrators actions was not only criminal in its intent but deadly in its execution. I... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2021
You should report any criminal activity to police. For a civil lawsuit, you should consult directly with a personal injury attorney.
My son testified and ther getting out after 10 years.a third party said jf they dont fint my son I could be in danger.there very dangerous

answered on Feb 15, 2021
Your post doesn't make sense. You should consult directly with an attorney for help with your situation.
If I take the blame for their crime to save them, can the prison sentence be removed?

answered on Jan 16, 2021
If you take the blame, you also take the consequences - including a potential prison sentence. Pleading guilty to something you didn’t do is a terrible idea. Get an attorney on board to help you.
If I am convicted in CA state court, then after I've been sentenced to 4 yrs in prison, but before I've began to serve this sentence the judge lets me out on bond pending appeal. While out on bond pending appeal I'm arrested for a federal offense, convicted and sentenced for said... View More

answered on Jan 15, 2021
This is a question best asked and answered in a California criminal law forum. But concurrent vs. consecutive is usually determined by the second court that sentences you. The bigger issue that you will run into is how California determines credit. For example, if this happened in Minnesota with... View More
such as in; fraud, or the defendant of the witchcraft area?

answered on Nov 27, 2020
The information on how to run a criminal background check in Missouri can be found at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/crimRecChk.html
My son sold a half gram of heroin to someone in a treatment center and he overdosed but is alright now. The problem also is he lives in Moorhead MN and the treatment center is Fargo ND. They say it is trafficking and said that unless he works with them they will push for life in a federal prison.... View More

answered on Apr 29, 2020
I know the circumstances of my client's cases. But I don't have the facts on other cases. In general however, drug crime penalties are cruel and severe. And in federal court, some drug crimes can result in life imprisonment sentences. So caution would be prudent. But drug police... View More
re My Dad's case. I was wondering if someone could look into the case to see if it was unfair and I understand it may be difficult do to the coronavirus pandemic and I do not have any money because I am only 13 years of age so unless you accept pocket change I understand if you cannot look... View More

answered on Apr 28, 2020
I would encourage you to talk to your mom or other adult family member to ask them to help you work on this. There are things you could do, together, to look into the matter. But it will be difficult for a juvenile to do those things without help from a trusted adult family member. Also, I would... View More
No one was inside the car. There was no damage. Maybe made a tiny section of the car sticky. The person however is accusing us of keying the car. We did not.

answered on Apr 27, 2020
Only the police or a prosecutor can initiate a criminal investigation and charge. A person can complain to police, who might or might not investigate. If police do investigate, avoid talking to them. Talk to a criminal lawyer first. Apart from legal action, it's a good idea to respect... View More
I believe that the case against me is questionable as they used "plain sight" as reason to pull me over after they searched my vehicle in my absence. Unlit parking lot, tinted windows, an hour and a half after sunset. But for the life of me I cant find a clear definition of what... View More

answered on Apr 11, 2020
The term that you are looking for is "plain view." "Plain view" occurs when law enforcement is in a law enforcement is in a location that they are allowed to be in and they see something that is contraband without having to manipulate the object. So for example, if an illegal... View More
pertaining i was the one that assaulted her and nor did she show to testifie in trial,in which i was still found guilty

answered on Feb 15, 2020
There’s not really a question here but you should file an appeal if you believe that you were wrongfully convicted. I presume that the government had other evidence such as third party witnesses or out of court statements, but it’s impossible to weigh in on the conviction with the limited... View More
What were his arguements and how did the court proceed to convict and order his penalties?

answered on Jan 26, 2020
This site isn’t designed to substitute for that kind of research. There is plenty of information on bundy available on the web for you to read up on.
There’s two charges for that, along w aggravated robbery and trespassing somewhere he was ordered to stay away from

answered on Dec 26, 2019
Here is an excerpt from Minnesota's current kidnapping crime statute: "609.25 KIDNAPPING.
§ Subdivision 1. Acts constituting. Whoever, for any of the following purposes, confines or removes from one place to another, any person without the person's consent or, if the person... View More
They arrest me sat in jail month bailed out trial began then they stoped. Bca brought to courts attn they made error in there records I had fulfilled my duty as of 9_17 arrested 5_18 for supposed crime ..now there saying they wanna expungement court under Judical inherent authority..for me...... View More

answered on Sep 29, 2019
It is unclear what your "federal tort" claim might be. Contact civil rights attorneys directly about this issue.

answered on Dec 28, 2018
This has always been required. A lawyer cannot practice in Federal Court absent being a licensed attorney.

answered on Oct 5, 2018
A misdemeanor domestic assault conviction causes a federal law gun rights disability under current law. The Minnesota Disorderly Conduct statute (609.72) includes three different provisions. One of those is "engages in brawling or fighting." I am aware of cases where police have used a... View More
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