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Does a confidential informant have to be inside an apartment for a search warrant to be valid?

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

There is no such rule regarding a CI. But the information from a CI needs to establish probable cause that a crime is being or has been committed....

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Legal aid needed for nypd kidnapping on myself and out of jurisdiction.

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Consider speaking to a civil rights attorney. I am sorry for your situation.

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Will I Be Sentenced For One Case While Another Is Still Going On If I'm Trying To Get A Concurrent Sentence?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

These are perfect questions for your current defense attorney. In a perfect world, if the cases are in the same county a defense attorney would...

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Can I go get my stuff without my dad there, I have my keys? What does the law say about my stuff?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

It may sound odd, but be careful not to commit burglary--even if you have the keys. Is there a relative who could help you?

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Pink summons for drinking at my own stop

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Open container, if that's what you are charged with, is a violation and not a crime. You could always plead not guilty

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What can I do in this situation with sexting with a minor as I am an adult?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Speak to an attorney immediately and let him or her do the talking for you. It's not a good idea for you to talk directly with them.

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Will nys extradite someone from another state for a class A misdemeanor assault 3rd

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

That is possible, but based on what you wrote unlikely.

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. Will my record show on the background/police clearance?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

If you are talking about New York, then there is no such thing as expungement. It is possible that your case was dismissed and the records were...

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I was charged with 220.06 for pot brownies I was unaware of what should I do?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

That's a serious crime. You should hire an experienced defense attorney. Was what was seized sent to the lab for testing?

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What are my chances if this goes to trial? Should I sue them civilly? Is it worth it? Will they sue me civilly? What do I do

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

Nobody can answer the question with certainty. The person in the best position to advise you is your current attorney. If you are kit happy with...

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