If the cops come will I be prosecuted through guilt by association? How?: I am a minor from Greenwich, CT. I do not drink. There is a party tonight where there will be drinking. Will i get prosecuted for being there if the cops show up? Please let me know!
Julio’s answer: Sometimes all kids get lumped together, right? Not fair, but it happens from time to time. DO NOT DRINK - not even a drop. I would first advise you to just not go. I know for you that may be a downer but why up the odds of being involved in an issue or even allowing for police to say that you were even in its possession or give you a curfew violation? If you do go... If police show up... If you are arrested...if you DID NOT HAVE EVEN HAVE A DROP... Then respectfully ask the police to perform a portable breath test which should show 0.00 because you did not drink. You are clearly a considerate young adult. Be smart and don't let peer pressure get you. Be safe. Be wise. Good luck!
Should i accept plea i am innocent have video to prove, need 2nd oppinion charges of assault on an officer and resisting arrest: dealing with a case since 1/12 for charges of Assualt on an officer and resisting arrest i have a video thank god that shows otherwise, me pleading with another officer and out of nowhere another officer comes and pushes me twice which caught by surprise catching my balance i swung my purse and it barely tipped his finger, he lied and said it hit him in the chest and chin and at that point he said i was under arrest, i said for what he said for assault on an officer, i said you pushed me first and then when to pepper spray me not once but twice because i wiped off the first one. i have the video to prove he was lying what should i do? the Public defender strongly suggests i take the plea of misdemeanor for resisting arrest or wreckless assault. plea or trial decision by 10-24 8 a.m
Julio’s answer: Well, this depends on your personal circumstances and the details of any offer that was extended to you. If the risk of trial and its consequences outweigh the benefits of any offer extended, then a plea may be wise. If you feel you can win the case and a loss does not pose a significant threat to you financially, personally, or career wise, etc., then consider trial.
What does it mean when an action has been dismissed and vacated?: I have been charged with possession of pot paraphanalia. My case went into diversion and after completing what was required of me I was told that "The above styled action is dismissed and the review hearing vacated on motion of the City Prosecutor for the above stated reason." The paperwork I have states; motion to dimiss and vacate. (diversion completed) I had been told by the City Prosecutor that I would not have a record because of this. Is this true or do I still have a record for possession
Julio’s answer: Congrats! You seem to have successfully completed your diversion program. The prosecution has terminated its prosecution of you for that particular case. You have no conviction for that charge/case.