Can a case get thrown out if police claim they smell marijuana in your car, search you and find a gun but no weed is in car ?
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on January 25, 2021
Your rendition of the "facts" make a interesting case for suppression. It needs to be developed and handled by a skilled criminal defense attorney...
Citizenship disqualification and deportation....
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on January 14, 2021
You should hire an experienced criminal attorney. I do not recommend going to the prosecutor alone.
Archived
How much of a 12-14 year sentence in Nys do you serve?
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on January 07, 2021
I have never heard of a 12-14 year sentence. In NY, the sentence would either be a definite amount, like 15 years, or a intermittent sentence,...
Archived
Can police break open my safe to search it if the search warrant doesn't specify it?
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on January 04, 2021
Usually, a search warrant does not contain the items to be searched, they include the items to be searched for. If the warrant directed them to...
When does the unsecured surety bond end?
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on December 30, 2020
At sentencing the Judge will exonerate the bail and the bond will cease to exist.
Can a misdemeanor be charged via a civil summons without going through court? (New York City)
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on December 29, 2020
No, a civil summons does not charge a crime.
Can I use a doctor note to prevent me from going to jail during covid?
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on December 11, 2020
Yes. The Court will consider the note and possibly defer your jail. Speak with your attorney.
I got probation without seeing a judge what is the word to describe the situation also this is my first offense ?
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on December 05, 2020
You do not have correct facts. If you were arrested for menacing someone with a firearm in NYC, you would be held until arraignment before a...
Archived
140.25 FC ( C Felony)
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on December 01, 2020
Although the charge is serious, there is plenty an attorney can do to get the severity of the plea or sentence reduced. Unless your husband is a...
Can a probation officer search or drug test spouse that's not on probation?
Stephen's answer
|
Answered on November 19, 2020
No, they have no legal right to search the person of a non probationer or to force a drug test. However, if they think the spouse is using drugs,...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained