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Since I bonded out on 5000 dollar bond they took my court appointed attorney away. About to loose my job I had for last three years and roof over my head if I did not bond out. I’m 52 and single working daily just to keep roof over my head I would been living on the streets
On night of incident witness statements given to police officer exculpatory statement..9 days later witness interviewed by detective... given to defense counsel.. statements given night of incident were never disclosed..
On night of incident a sexual assault a witness gave exculpatory statement to police..9 days later he was interviewed by detective and that only statement I received I asked for police Report contai Ning his statement and was told that is exculpatory evidence controlled by da and atty general and I... View More 
On night of incident a sexual assault a witness gave exculpatory statement..9 days later he was interviewed by detective.. that's only statement I received..does prosecution have to disclose all statements
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Prosecutors are required to turn over exculpatory evidence in criminal cases. If you are the defendant and your attorney believes there are statements out there of this nature, they need to immediately request them.
If you have independent proof of such a statement (in other words, the... View More
he said that if I told anybody that he borrowed money from me that he would show the pictures of what my house look like to everybody. I recently moved into the house and I had boxes everywhere so you can imagine what that would’ve looked like and how embarrassing that would’ve been. Refusing... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
That’s a very Interesting question. There are a variety of reasons that factor into whether or not someone charged with a crime owes any restitution at all in the first place. Then there are questions surrounding the manner in which their restitution is to be measured. There are instances where... View More
Is this illegal in any state or federally? I recently saw a post of this nature and it really had me worried about any citizens right to privacy. I knew the people and it was completely untrue. If the poster would have taken time to speak to the people in the video they would know the complete... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
In the United States, laws regarding recording and posting videos of people in public without their knowledge vary by state. Generally, if the recording takes place in a public space where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy, it may not be illegal. However, posting such videos online and... View More
It only lists a blackjack or loaded cane, not explicitly a baton or retractable baton, in the language of the statute.
I only had around 5 grams total of drugs on me. No scales, no extra bags, nothing to distribute. The laws have since been reformed and this amount is only now simple possession which is a misdemeanor. How can I ask the court to re-examine this? I am still on a 10 year suspended sentence after... View More
If didn't know she was pregnant and if she wasn't intended victim
Can the department of corrections be held responsible for this because he was not supposed to share a room with such a violent criminal?
Are there any specific statutes relating to the amount of time a judge has to approve or deny a petitioners Motion for leave in forma Pauperis? I did see a question similar to this, and the only answers that were given, is that the normal is 2-4 weeks. I also contacted the Court Clerk and inquired... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
There are no specific federal statutes that set a strict timeline for a judge to approve or deny a Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. The process often takes about 2-4 weeks, as you’ve already heard from the court clerk. However, it's not uncommon for these decisions to take... View More
2 cerokee Marshall's arrested me, identified themselves as fbi and said they were not affiliated with the cherokees or local police. they said they were fbi in town working on a child trafficking case and was called in to hel
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
No, a Cherokee Marshal in Oklahoma cannot legally impersonate an FBI agent while making an arrest. Law enforcement officers must always clearly identify their agency and authority. Impersonating a federal agent, such as someone from the FBI, is a serious crime and could lead to severe legal... View More
d 10 out, he needs rehab isn't that sentence a little steep
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It’s understandable to feel that the sentence your boyfriend is facing seems harsh, especially for a first offense. The quantity of meth involved, 20 grams, is significant and likely influenced the severity of the offer. Sentences in drug cases can vary widely depending on factors like the amount... View More
In Oklahoma
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Well, that is a bit of a simplification in terms of what a judge, or the state of Oklahoma, might be willing to do. When they arrest someone and place them in custody as they await criminal prosecution for a charge, absent some very special circumstances, they will usually remain in jail until they... View More
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