Can a federal warrant be turned into a state warrant?

Mr. Epifanio is absolutely correct, as usual. The Feds can issue a warrant for conduct you are already charged with in State Court; and, while it...

Can a criminal continually request a continuance until the statute of limitations run out?

Mr. Dane is absolutely correct, as usual. The Statute of Limitations has nothing to do with the circumstances you describe. Good...

If a search warrant was for easedropping but they found illegal substances and weapons can they charge us with everything found?

I believe you are referring to the term Eavesdropping, which is a special term used for a form of Electronic Surveillance, in essence, the setting...

Is there a diffrence between an arrest and a conviction?

You are right. A conviction occurs when a person pleads guilty or is found guilty by the trier of fact. DISCLAIMER This response does not...

IN New Jersey,How can I have either the police dept. or prosecuters office disclose all and/or any evidence against the accused

While you do not state the age of your son, based upon your statement that he is in jail (and not Juvenile Detention), I will assume he is an...

18 y/o son first offense, should we contact the DA to seek possible mercy?

I agree with the assessments of both of my collegues. The charges are very serious. The exposure (potential sentence) is very significant. Talking...

I agree with the assessments of my collegue. Get the copy of the court dismissal, take it to a local criminal defense lawyer and determine what...

Does the warrant have a seal on it and if it does what type of seal is it?

Without knowing what type of warrant you are referring to, it is impossible to answer your question. In NJ, and in general, most warrants do not...

If a child is placed in handcuffs during a search warrant can he be questioned without a parent present or notified of warrant?

In NJ, the general answer would be NO, given the very minor age of the child. If there were extraordinary circumstances (something not set out in...

I have a case for perjury stemming from a civil case in the child support office. What should be my defense?

You do not recall what happened. They apparently have documentation filed by you that is incorrect (untrue); and, they have a witness that the...