If a person has a bag of marijuana in their shoe and is stopped, how can they be charged with tampering? Wouldn't this fall under the category of if the officer does a proper search then they will find the item but if the item is already in the shoe, technically there is no evidence of... View More 
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
If a person is stopped by law enforcement, and during a proper search, a bag of marijuana is found in their shoe, the charge of "tampering" may be applied if there is evidence to suggest that the individual attempted to conceal or hide the marijuana in a way that obstructed the search or... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2023
If she's guilty, it depends upon what sentence the DA is offering in the plea bargain. Sometimes, it is better to not plead guilty even when you are guilty in order to be able to fully explain the circumstances of the offense, especially when the consequences being offered by the DA appear... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2022
If your original case which was the basis for your deferred adjudication has been dismissed by the court, and you have no other Felony convictions, you are NOT a FELON and therefore have no legal impediment to obtaining a gun.
I am assuming there are no other cases against you and no orders... View More
they're going to issue a warrant for my arrest is that legal after 22 years why haven't they done it before now? Any loopholes?
answered on Nov 21, 2023
The question is whether the complaint (the formal charging instrument) was filed with the court within the 2 year statute of limitations period from the date of alleged offense. Calling a lawyer would help. Good luck.
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
It is important to protect your personal assets from your business. Create a corporation or a limited liability company to use to operate your business. The tax consequences are different depending on which form of business you take. See a professional to get more particular guidance.
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I was at a complete stop when a truck hit me going 70 mph. I was injured cop asked me for my license which was in the car in hidden compartment. I had been given a nug (less then a gram) of weed, a grinder and a pipe the day before. I had it in my car because I was currently staying with a friend... View More
answered on May 2, 2023
It is typical for first time drug offenders to receive probation, community service, and a small fine.
While many people think that is just a slap on the wrist, other people find it is sufficient to deter future similar criminal behavior.
If you don’t feel the punishment is right,... View More
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answered on Jan 19, 2023
Any arrest could impact your immigration I would not ride in the car with him under this set of facts,
answered on Dec 21, 2022
Retain a lawyer. The lawyer can ask for bond reduction and to reinstate probation
So this guy I was near was vaping in school and he moved his hand near my and I moved his away and my school principal thought I was passing him a vape and they are sending both of us to court
answered on Mar 12, 2022
Retain a lawyer to assist you, Your friend could also tell the truth and help you out . If it is on video your pricipal shoud replay it on slow and pause it,
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answered on Feb 5, 2022
From the very limited info given, I must assume there was a Petition to revoke your probation. Once the State files a Petition to revoke your probation, the court can hold the hearing, allow a deal between the DA and the Defendant, or dismiss the petition and thus, dismiss the case.
Parole... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2022
You may be able to go to the State Bar of Texas website and do a search for attorney that have reported they are also licensed in Arkansas. You MIGHT be able to do the same thing on the Arkansas State Bar website.
I hope this information helps. Good luck to you.
I don’t have the money to fly to Oregon and get another lawyer to force him to refinance. I also learned he put the home in forbearance while the divorce was still processing. So now he has to either pay back 30 grand before he can refinance OR have me agree to sign papers to put that money on... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2022
You need to consult your divorce attorney and move to hold him in contempt in the divorce case. He will likely have to hold you harmless on the debt regardless.
answered on Nov 8, 2021
Your local USCIS office and Immigration Court will have a list of pro bono or minimal fee attorneys.
I don't know the specifics of the cases what I do know is that IN 2019 my boyfriend was charged with a thc vs in Freestone County He was given the option 8 years probation or 10 years, He failed a UA in 2020 for weed and was arrested for a revocation, HIs lawyer bonded him out and came back... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2021
Criminal defense attorneys are not technically required to talk to anyone but the defendant. Cheap or court-appointed attorneys are often too busy to talk to the defendant's loved ones. You could hire a better attorney to replace the existing attorney and perhaps get better customer service... View More
My friend wants me to give them Bitcoin in order for them to buy drugs online. I will not ever see these drugs or partake in them, I would simply just give the money to my friend so that they can buy drugs online. Will I get in any trouble for doing this?
answered on Jul 14, 2021
There is no valid reason to do this. Make your friend buy their own drugs, with their own money.
answered on Jul 7, 2021
If you believe this person is a danger to himself/herself or others, you can request an involuntary mental health commitment. This process cannot adequately explained in this forum. Call an attorney in your area. Good luck.
I am not guilty, I had no knowledge of the marijuana being in my vehicle, and I denied the police permission to search my vehicle. I want to get my case dismissed.
answered on Jul 6, 2021
Getting a dismissal in a case like this isn't about filing motions and forms. The most likely path to dismissal will require a suppression hearing, the success of which is likely to depend on legal technicalities regarding the stop, the search, the arrest, and the transition from a traffic... View More
they said no the cop said he sees and nugget of weed and that since they lied they nhad to search the car that was in the drivers sister name with insurance they driver is leagal to drive they search the car finds a glock 19 and some marijuana upon release they tell my son that his phones have been... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2021
If contraband is in plain view of an officer, then that officer has probable cause to b perform a search. I cannot comment on why the officer seized cell phones. Your son should meet with a lawyer; I can't comment on the relationship you have with your son, but in my experience, what he... View More
I was pulled over for failure to display my front license plate - upon stop trooper asked if I smoked weed I said yes pointed to my pipe - then got out to get a leash from the trunk for my dog so he could search my car - I didn’t really give permission he just already was on it - so after... View More
answered on May 11, 2021
Once the admission of possession of an illegal substance was made, the officer had a legal right to search your car. Whether the officer was going to "bust up" your car or impound your vehicle to perform an inventory search is speculation. Call your lawyer. Good luck.
An is a key Witness in his or her Case, An is ask too be called on too TESTIFY in it! What's is that called...
answered on Apr 28, 2021
When an attorney wants a court order for a witness to testify they get a "subpoena" and if they want the person to bring documents or other evidence it is called a "subpoena duces tecum."
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