answered on Oct 2, 2022
It really depends on the circumstances, such as whether the person has any previous convictions, amount of property damage, etc. That being said, with the right circumstances, it may end up being a situation where the charge could be nonadjudicated or dismissed with participation in a special... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2022
Typically, once the State arrests someone, there is no set amount of time before they can present the case for indictment; however, the more time that goes by, the greater the likelihood of there being an argument that the case should be dismissed due to lack of a speedy trial, particularly if... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2022
Typically, once the State arrests someone, there is no set amount of time before they can present the case for indictment; however, the more time that goes by, the greater the likelihood of there being an argument that the case should be dismissed due to lack of a speedy trial, particularly if... Read more »
Kinda like abando laws that could help me with this
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Generally, if the property is abandoned, it could still be considered burglary of a building if there was a breaking and entering with the intent to commit a crime within the building. That being said, depending on the circumstances, the charge could potentially be downgraded to a lower charge,... Read more »
Now I've been indicted and court is next month. There's two eye witnesses who stood by watching while this happened. The cop never identified himself as police.
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Since you've been indicted, the first thing that you need to do is get an experienced criminal defense lawyer, as simple assault on LEO cases are very tricky to navigate, and get more complicated as time goes by. There also needs to be an investigation as to excessive force, since that could... Read more »
He came up pulled me out my car as he was telling me why he was there I had found my wallet when he grabbed me it ended up on the ground
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Typically, for it to be considered disorderly conduct, you have to be acting in such a way that it may disturb the peace of those around you.
County DA even lied to GJ by telling them im a 2 time felon, which is completely not true. I have always been a citizen
answered on Sep 16, 2022
Sadly, this is something that happens quite often. The best way to handle something like this is to make sure that the lawyer reviews your entire history and the discovery and file a motion to dismiss or otherwise challenge the DA's representations to the grand jury.
Ashwell v. State, 226 So.3d 69 (Miss.2017) made it clear that if my indictment is not filed then the judge don't have jurisdiction nor the authority to accept my guilty plea because the court failed to charge me with a crime. Why did the Miss. Supreme Court deny my writ of certiorari after... Read more »
answered on Sep 6, 2022
It really depends on the circumstances. Even though your indictment may not be marked as filed, the test to determine whether the court has jurisdiction is to see if there was ever an indictment legitimately filed in the circuit court.
answered on Aug 27, 2022
The short answer is yes, it does happen. It is incredibly easy for someone to go press charges on someone, even without concrete proof of a crime. The real question is whether there is anything to support a finding of guilt. If it is just one person's word against another's, then you... Read more »
Drunk driver hit my vehicle
-killed my 4 year old son from fractured neck
-my 6 year olds spine snapped, and had internal bleeding from 3 organs
-i broke my right shoulder & suffered bilateral artery damage in my neck so high risk for blood clots in my brain... Read more »
answered on Aug 27, 2022
This is a tricky one, because it sounds as though it may come dangerously close to being one, not to mention there is a question as to whether the defendant's "offer" could be discharged via bankruptcy or some other means. That being said, I'd be curious to know whether there... Read more »
Just now indited
answered on Aug 14, 2022
Sounds to me like your husband is definitely going to need to speak with a lawyer about the facts and circumstances surrounding his charges, as well as the search.
was pulled over by a cop who’s known to be dirty. he saw me at gas station, never says a word to me , but as soon as I pull out of parking lot pulls me over. Wasnt even maybe 5 yards from parking lot of store when he pulled me over. Never gave me a reason as to why , or asked me my name or my... Read more »
answered on Jul 27, 2022
It is highly unusual for them to not put the controlled substance; however, the information should be further explained in a supplemental report. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the ins and outs of the case. While the wrong information... Read more »
answered on Jul 27, 2022
It is highly unusual for them to not put the controlled substance; however, the information should be further explained in a supplemental report. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the ins and outs of the case. While the wrong information... Read more »
Was given a ticket for possession but on the ticket it only says possession of controlled sub (, schedule 1 OR schedule 2)? Under explanation the police officer only put N/A , and nowhere on the ticket does it say what substance he found exactly. Or even the amount that he allegedly found anywhere... Read more »
answered on Jul 27, 2022
It is highly unusual for them to not put the controlled substance; however, the information should be further explained in a supplemental report. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the ins and outs of the case. While the wrong information... Read more »
answered on Jul 27, 2022
It can most definitely happen; however, it turns into a question of whether they ever file it and, if so, when they file it. The best thing to do will be to periodically check back with the court to see if the ticket was filed. That being said, if you were given a copy of a ticket with a court... Read more »
answered on Jul 27, 2022
It can most definitely happen; however, it turns into a question of whether they ever file it and, if so, when they file it. The best thing to do will be to periodically check back with the court to see if the ticket was filed. That being said, if you were given a copy of a ticket with a court... Read more »
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Without knowing the ins and outs of how the website works, there is no way to know. Typically, on public information websites, the only thing that will show up are tickets and charges, and not necessarily affidavits.
The case was dismissed on April 21, 2022, via Pre-Trial Diversion. How do I get my record expunged
answered on Jul 27, 2022
If the case was dismissed via pretrial diversion, then the best thing that you could do to have your record expunged is get with a lawyer, who can draft and submit the necessary paperwork to get the case expunged.
I live in a small town in Mississippi as where the police dept I believe don't just do their job in some aspects but go far above and beyond the area of rights and I feel the deliberate disregard for one's rights giving the date place. And whom they are stopping!!! It's as if... Read more »
answered on Jul 24, 2022
Without more information, it's very hard to answer your question. Generally speaking, officers and prosecutors have a lot of discretion when it comes to prosecuting or pursuing charges against a person. Even if charges are filed, they can decide to drop the case or drop only certain parts of it.
answered on Jul 24, 2022
That should mean that even though the person is currently on probation, they do not have to check in with a probation officer on a regular basis.
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