Yes, they probably do. While on probation your 4th amendment protections are diminished, and in many cases evaporate. I suggest you cooperate. ...

Does an 18 y/o kid need a criminal attorney?

Yes! Immediately! This is a BIG deal, and the "kid" is an adult in the eyes of this law. If you ask the question "does he need a lawyer" the...

Receiving stolen property worth over $1000. No prior record. What will the outcome be?

Speak to an experienced attorney. I agree that there may be defenses that could help you. Diversion is a good disposition for many people but it...

If speedy trial is waived, how long before a federal criminal trial does a federal prosecutor have to turn over discovery?

The discovery process is usually covered by a pretrial order, and in theory it is supposed to happen fairly quickly, even with a speedy trial...

I wasn't given my miranda rights after police put me on psych hold and later jail, among other things. Can case be dismissed?

There are issues here, but no competent attorney is going to tell you how this will turn out. There are too many variables and unknown facts. If...

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On the run from ohio

Dead man walking is a good turn of phrase for this situation. But whether you call it on the lam or hiding out or whatever, it is a lousy way to...

Is 'good time' applicable in pretrial?

Most detention time, including pretrial, is credited toward a sentence. So, unless there is something unusual (like he was picked up on an out of...

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Battery on a elderly person

You have a right to use reasonable force to defend yourself. But what is "reasonable" is difficult to define. The smart decision is the one you...

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