Federal drug case. Is that legal?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In the scenario you've described, where a public defender initially assigned to your son in a federal drug case ends up representing the person accusing your son, there are potential concerns regarding conflicts of interest. In legal practice, particularly in criminal defense, attorneys are... View More 
answered on Jul 6, 2019
Generally, yes. It is standard that a person on probation is essentially forced to consent to searches whereas a person who is not on probation cannot be randomly searched.
answered on Jun 23, 2019
No. Generally, their probation officer can authorize a search. They are also subject to restrictions.
My fiancé is being charged with sexual assault right now but they don't have anything other than he said she said. I need help to understand what's going to happen
answered on Oct 5, 2017
The prosecutor and police will collect evidence ton use against your fiancé, the court procedure will include multiple appearances and may include a trial. If your finacé doesn't have an attorney, then your fiancé will be in a very difficult situation.
My fiancé is being charged with this right now but they don't have anything other than he said she said what will happen I need help or advice to help understand what's going to happen
answered on Feb 9, 2018
There are too many unanswered questions to render any legal advice. "He said, she said" testimony may or may not be admissible in court proceedings. Statements by the defendant, your fiancé, are likely to be admitted into evidence, and testimony by the alleged victim may or not be... View More
Hey just wanted to ask you a question.
I was wondering if I got my cousin to sign a notarized paper stating that he confesses to the crime that I did not commit how would I present it to the court?and what would happen? He looks just like me
The cops have no pictures don't... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2017
You need a lawyer to address these issues. Self-help is unfruitful.
However my immunity case was a direct factor in the sentence I received in a separate case. I have no prior convictions and the states attorney brought up my immunity case to justify the amount of time she was giving me? Do I have any legal recourse?
answered on Oct 5, 2017
Your question is much too vague to provide an answer. I suggest contacting an attorney.
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