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Federal drug case. Is that legal?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In the scenario you've described, where a public defender initially assigned to your son in a federal drug case ends up representing the person accusing your son, there are potential concerns regarding conflicts of interest. In legal practice, particularly in criminal defense, attorneys are... View More 
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
Paying off outstanding warrants in Fargo, ND, or anywhere else, does not automatically mean you will avoid jail time. Warrants are issued for various reasons, including failure to appear in court or unpaid fines related to criminal matters.
When you pay off a warrant, typically, you are... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
If an officer claims you failed to yield at a green light while turning left, it depends on the situation. Legally, when turning left, you are expected to yield to oncoming traffic until it's safe to make the turn. However, if the officer wasn't moving or there was no oncoming traffic, it... View More
If no marijuana is found but other evidence is found can it be used in court?
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
If an officer claims to smell marijuana, they may use that as probable cause to search your vehicle without a warrant. The legality of the search depends on the circumstances, such as whether the odor was strong enough to suggest criminal activity. In many places, the smell of marijuana alone is... View More
I have to report to the 24/7 program in Minot north Dakota and the day before I'm required to go in to change out my current patch, there was a warrant issued for my arrest. Can they arrest me at the 24/7 program even though my warrant is unrelated?
answered on Dec 5, 2023
Likely, but they’re going to come arrest you anyway and you’d be better off voluntarily turning yourself in; if you wait the judge will likely notice you didn’t go voluntarily when considering whether to let you out again.
Guilty but haven't paid my fines due to being unemployed. It was almost a year ago. If I pay the fines now could I still have to go to jail
He is an ex boyfriend and stalked me for almost two months. He has previous charges, but not for stalking, his charges are traffic, drug related, and breaking into someone's house. Everything has been reported to the police from the beginning and he has confessed to it all.
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answered on Jul 18, 2023
Stalking is a serious offense that involves unwanted and repeated harassment, intimidation, or surveillance of another person. In North Dakota, the specific punishment for stalking can vary depending on the circumstances and the defendant's criminal history.
Now, considering your... View More
Represent himself
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Maybe not necessarily a right at that point (and it is only a right as long as you financially qualify), but I have a strong suspicion if you applied for a public defender after stating you'd represent yourself (and financially qualify) that one would be appointed. The truth of the matter is... View More
For no reason I was charged he was not how is this possible
answered on Feb 10, 2023
It's possible because prosecutors simply go with the story they want to believe. You need an attorney to defend you and be willing to take it to a trial if it is in your best interests.
controlled substance! They were looking for a certain Jane Doe but she was not listed on the search warrant! Only two room numbers were listed. One was her room n the other room next door was another guest entirely unrelated to the case. Was the warrant legal for two rooms looking for Jane Doe’s... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2022
Not enough information, an attorney needs to see the totality of the evidence to determine if a motion may be filed.
before being raided. i was about to run to the bank to deposit money. i had counted the amount i had in hand. it was 11830$. but only 10500$ was on teh evidence.. as soon as they had me in handcuffs in my room. seein i had money layin out.. i had camera up. i smerkly said dont do something... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2022
Civil forfeiture is generally a separate proceeding if you're contesting it - but if they outright stole your money and are wondering what will happen the real answer is nothing unless you do something about it. What would you do? Likely ask the BCI to open up an investigation.
boyfriend got stop in a traffic stop they illegally searched him and made him get out of the car asked him where he came from he said he was visiting a friend at a hotel room so then they got a search warrent for the room that wasnt even his because they thought they would find drugs there and it... View More
answered on May 2, 2022
Maybe. This is too detailed of a question for an attorney to answer without having first seen the evidence in the case.
boyfriend got stop for a traffic stop they came to his window and asked him to come out of the car to pat him down just because he had a conviction of a firearm 5 years prior they frisked him and didnt find anything then they said the reason was because they seen a crown royal bag sticking out of... View More
answered on May 2, 2022
You likely need the squad car video to determine if there was an illegal search and seizure under the US Constitution. Even if there was, you cannot simply orally tell the judge about the issue - you have to make a motion, which is difficult to do if you're not an attorney.
answered on May 2, 2022
If the judge ordered it, then yes. However, you have the right to a bond review hearing.
Detain me and destroy my property not to mention no drugs where found or evidence that drugs were being sold i actually had an officer tell me that was profiled because of where I was from and how I looked can I take any legal action towards this ?
answered on Jan 9, 2021
You need an attorney to make a motion on the issue in the criminal case
For a personal-use account that is not being used to defraud, bully, or stalk. Currently there is no way to use a pseudonym on Facebook regardless of reasons (victim of stalking/domestic violence, trans, or just people that don't use their legal surname online.) Public/Private Library Card,... View More
A public because the court is under the impression that I make too much money. I am currently unemployed and have been for about a month. What advice do you guys have for me?
answered on Oct 14, 2020
I have a million pieces of advice because I take 10+ calls like yours every day. Firstly, most people would prefer a private attorney over a public defender and I hope you don't learn that reality the hard way. Secondly, if this case is in North Dakota and you were denied a public defender by... View More
my boyfriend and I got into a fight my sister called the cops and now he is in the Ward County Jail being charged with interference of a 911 call and nobody called 911 can anyone help us with this?
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Any criminal defense attorney licensed here in North Dakota can help.
Should I have to finish my original sentence or is the court allowed to throw out the first sentence except for the fines and re sentence me for the same crimes??
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Revocation on a charge can certainly occur due to a conviction on a new charge. However, a criminal defense lawyer would usually negotiate out a deal on the revocation that runs along with the new charge. Revocation is not required to be up to the original maximum but certainly can be.
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