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Do the cops have to write a traffic ticket for why they pulled you over even if they later charged you for drug possession?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

Police are not required to issue a citation after a more serious crime is allegedly uncovered. However, the basis for the stop and the necessary...

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My husband was arrested. They just indicted him. There's new charges with the next calendar date. The old ones don't have. Why?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

I am sorry for your husband's situation. Prosecutors are free to add new charges in the Grand Jury. For more information about narcotics laws in...

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Currently charged with a DWI/refusal, passed roadside sobriety tests. Officer put in police report that I refused roadside tests

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

You should absolutely hire a local private attorney. The case may not be dismissed, but a defense attorney may be able to minimize the...

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How is this considered shoplifting?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

I sounds like you have an excellent defense to shoplifting, if ever arrested. I advise my clients to ignore the civil demand letter because it...

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Will I be charged with two Possessions of Marijuana charges at the same time? What is the likely outcome of my court date?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

You raise an excellent question. You are lucky you were not arrested for DWI Drugs. Please visit this page for more information about marijuana...

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Do you think it will help my case if there's no videotape of me taken the item I was accused of stealing?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

Video of an alleged crime is not required to prove the crime. If however the event was recorded and not preserved then a good defense attorney...

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Andrew's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

I assume you are asking about contempt. Here is an explanation of contempt in a domestic violence context:...

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Can I have it removed? Its for a year

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

If the Order of Protection is violated, whether you want one or not, it could lead to new charges. The best thing to do is to obey the order while...

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Assault 3rd. What should I do?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

It sounds like you have a good defense and you should absolutely meet with a private lawyer. Assault is a serious charge, but a skilled defense...

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Will an older conviction of criminal possession of a weapon 4th disqualify me from getting a pistol permit in NYS?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

You should not be disqualified for a non-domestic violence misdemeanor conviction.

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