Example: A person calls the police on themself as they stayed in a hotel seeking help medically. After calling 911 police came, entered room without consent and this person had drugs on them; not within sight. Do the police have the right to conduct a search inside and charge this person? Are they... Read more »
Yes, under many circumstances.
Retain counsel to discuss specific facts
It was consensual until prerp. asked to remove condom.
Do you mean a female with cognitive challenges reports to police that she was sexually assaulted? I assume that the police then conducted an investigation and charged someone with this?
Everyday vulnerable and marginalized people are mistreated in some of the most horrific ways and we as a... Read more »
I was at target with my two children. I am really stuggling and couldn’t afford baby food for them, diapers, wipes, bottles and binkys for them etc. They caught me walking out and told me to go to the back with them as I did. They took my info down and called the police and the police came and... Read more »
Based on the information you provided, you should not be worrying about jail or having your children taken away.
It sounds like you will probably qualify for a court-appointed attorney (no cost to you). The attorney will get you through the process and help you resolve the situation.
You need to speak directly to the lawyer and he can explain what he meant to you
My husband has been in jail for 3 months but his attorney told him the da don’t have evidence can they still hold him in jail?
Didn't have enough evidence to convict him or didn't have any evidence?
My child was being sexually abused by another child.
There are issues of liability which you should discuss with a lawyer you consult directly
Snapchat sent to gf on business training trip two city’s up from mine pulled over for “tinted windows” questioned about stolen car on bricks?
Sounds like he claimed he pulled you over for the tine, at least that was the pretext. Is tint okay or questionable?
If actually only for photographing, then illegal
I was granted 50/50 custody of my 9year old daughter with my ex's mother after a very long CPS intervention. For the last 2years, I have only been granted access to my daughter 2x per week for an hour under the watch of CPS. But I have always learned from my mistakes and got sober for my... Read more »
If you ex is violating a court order, you can file a motion to enforce the order or for contempt. You should consult with an attorney to review your court order with you to evaluate recourse.
Thank you for sharing. No question exists
My abusive ex husband has been pressuring our son to drink since he was very young; he’s 16 now and I recently found out that his dad bought him his own drinks and pressured him to drink. He finally caved and drank. We live in colorado but the incident happened at my ex husband’s parent’s... Read more »
Underage drinking is a crime and both your son and his father, if his father supplied him with alcohol, could be held responsible if reported to the police.
The DA will decide what to do based on the evidence. Any accuser can always state their preference, however an accuser does not decide what approach the DA will take.
My son was taken from in maryland when he was 5 years old i did not have a custody order, his mother took him to texas and legally signed over his custody to his granparents without my permission, he is now 26 years old, I have just located him, I would like to know if i can still file a charge... Read more »
I am sorry to hear about your situation. If there was no custody order, then likely there was no parental kidnapping. Absent a custody order or mandatory injunction upon filing a petition, a parent is free to relocate with a child
I feel I was coerced into confession and the alleged victim was tricked by police in regards to the statement made and complaints have been made and nothing has been done. I have proof on recording officers lied or the report from the police has numerous errors and when questioned I get shut down.
A confession with the testimony of the victim is enough.
I went to a marijuana dispenary for about a month or so using a fake ID, which had my real name and picture on it. After about a month, they randomly upgraded their security and confiscated my card. When confronted, I was upfront and told them it was a fake after they said they had to call the... Read more »
Bars, nightclubs, dispensaries all deal with fake ID as a routine matter of doing business. They are liable if they serve someone underage. Having worked with licence holders for years I know of no jurisdictions that allow employees at these places to confiscate, withhold or even destroy fake IDs.... Read more »
They have tried to repo it and now I have an investigator calling me threatening a felony.
You are standing in a large pile of deep do-do. Hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately.
The state prosecutor was using someone as their prime eye witness for a murder case After the witnesses testimony, the same prosecutor and judge arraigned the witness on drug charges and failure to appear in court. Is this practice illegal and can their be an agreement with the witness for their... Read more »
Not illegal and yes they can
He cancelled his card. Now it turns out, our 17 year old son spent the money. Is this a felony and what do we do?! Will the bank file charges?
This family situation is what the world calls a dilemma. However, as long as the bank did not lose any money they should care less. Use this as a teaching time for the kid--before he leaves the nest.
My sons step mother was ticketed for child abuse that she admitted to, she bite him leaving a mark. His father admits to being there when it happened. DFS has not removed our son from their home he is there 50% of the time. I am worried that if she loses her cool she could hurt him more next time.... Read more »
It is absolutely reasonable to file a motion to modify parenting time based on the wife's abuse, especially if the child's dad was there and did nothing to stop it. Steps need to be taken to protect your child during father's parenting time- a motion to modify parenting time, alleging that the... Read more »
I am a school teacher, no prior problems with my new husband. i replaced his phone I broke. I was offered yr probation & classes. That's extreme so I chose trial by jury but very nervous. I'm an asset to society not a liability, what are my chances for only community service and fine?
If the judge finds that the breaking of the phone was an act of domestic violence, the classes and probation are mandatory. So, I'd say your chances of community service and fine only aren't great. I would suggest that you meet with an attorney, if you aren't already represented, to prepare you... Read more »
I am 20 first off. I also still live with my parents. The incident happened while I was trying to work on our deck outside and she told me I was doing it wrong. I said no when she asked for the roll of tape. I then felt threatened when she started approaching me and turned away from her. She then... Read more »
You could report the assault to the police- they would investigate and determine if an arrest or summons was warranted. If they arrested her for assault, the judge could impose a protection order to protect you from her. However, in Colorado, domestic violence refers to folks who a in an intimate... Read more »
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