Five (5) years.

If you don't know what to do, you should go to the self-help center of your local courthouse or, if there is none, hire a litigation attorney. Getting a litigator to help you is clearly the best route because you are already behind the eight ball, as they say. Do not delay. This is VERY... View More

Likely possession of both marijuana and paraphernalia. Depending on other circumstances, you could be facing additional charges. I suggest retaining an attorney to assist you and ensure any potential pentolites are kept at a minimum.

Is there a statue of limitations for simple possession in SC?

No. There are no statutes of limitations on criminal offenses in South Carolina.

Can they really come back to the house and arrest me?

Yes. In South Carolina we have two types of possession, constructive and... View More

You hire a lawyer. A lawyer is trained in the law, and a criminal defense attorney is specifically trained in preparing, arguing and defending criminal cases. You are not. An open-ended question like yours is the equivalent of asking how do you perform a surgical procedure on yourself. Lawyers... View More

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answered on Nov 8, 2021

You did not say what contraband is involved. But many Misdemeanors involve a possible 11 month, 29 day Sentence. Meth requires at least 30 days in Jail. Hire an attorney to seek Diversion, Dismissal and Expungement.

Your local USCIS office and Immigration Court will have a list of pro bono or minimal fee attorneys.

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No more Cannabis testing in New York except in special circumstances. See this link:

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2021/10/22/new-york-employers-are-banned-from-testing-most-workers-for-weed

Apply for the job honestly. Complete all questionnaires, etc... honestly.... View More

It’s illegal to possess marijuana in a vehicle unless it is basically in store packaging. So the search was probably legal. You should have an attorney evaluate the evidence for potential motions or to negotiate on your behalf.

Marijuana use is not a constitutional right, it is a controlled substance, just like tobacco, alcohol, etc. Thus, the state under its legal mandate may regulate their use in court cases where use of alcohol and controlled substances will be limited (DUI dispositions, etc.) during supervision,... View More

That was a long time ago. I’m guessing you might have trouble locating your attorney but that’s always the first place to start. There are different types of expungements under Oklahoma statutory law. Sounds like maybe you only took the expungement granted by the Court (Judge) but might not... View More

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney for the most accurate state rules, in many jurisdictions, the claimant will usually go after the vehicle operator and the owner. Those two parties are generally... View More

With the passing of medicinal marijuana this question becomes very interesting. A medical user can use anywhere that smoking is permitted. (In other words can’t smoke indoors where smoking of cigarettes would be prohibited)

Additionally, there are minors who also have medicinal marijuana... View More

Is it "legal" for her to request the records? Yes. Do you have to comply? No.

Legally? Possibly. I still would not advise you do it though, as you might raise more attention for yourself then you need right now.

In a nut shell, the Native American tribes are considered domestic nations within the US not foreign nations (hence no US embassy). As a result you cannot denounce your US citizenship and expect to be able to remain in the US. This would restrict your business as well, unless you became a citizen... View More

If the offense occurred in WV, then you need a WV attorney. Whether or not you have any legal defenses is a complex question and requires a detailed analysis of the entirety of the situation. In short, you need to find a way to obtain an attorney. Maybe readdress your financial situation with... View More

Check with a local attorney to be sure but I am unaware of any exception to that rule.

There is a court of appeals case that says that you can. Tread carefully though....there can be a difference between what the court of appeals says the law is, and what individual judges determine it to be.