Can criminal informants be considered inadmissible in court?

Police and prosecutors use informants all of the time. It is perfectly legal and doesn’t violate your rights (if done properly).

Do police need a warrant, or to make their presence known when conducting a parole sweep?

Unfortunately because the police don’t need permission to enter the premises if there is a parole living there. There might not be able to do...

If I was given a misdemeanor for prostituting ?

It seems as though you are being charged with a crime. The best advise anyone here can give you is to speak with an attorney as soon as possible....

How can I obtain an Order of Protection in NYS on behalf of my elderly father? His deceased wife's nephew is intimidating him.

You can go to Family Court and file a petition for the order of protection. The clerk of the court should be able to assist you.

The giving of the password doesn’t necessarily mean that you or your friends were “authorized” to alter its content. Technically it is possible for...

Is it illegal by going on someone's facebook account if they gave you the password?

The giving of the password doesn’t necessarily mean that you or your friends were “authorized” to alter its content. Technically it is possible for...

My boyfriend got arrested for drugs and has a b felony can he get offered a program if he's a drug user also?

Oftentimes due to mandatory sentencing guidelines a prior felony conviction (especially if it’s a violent) may preclude someone from getting into a...

My 19 yr old daughter was cited for dwi but she wasn't driving what will happen next?

Depending on ALL of the facts and circumstances it may or may not be difficult for your daughter to establish whether or not she was driving. What...

Charged with a hit and run after the fact, officer advised me to plead guilty, I don't recall the incident, should I fight it?

I don't practice in your jurisdiction but a hit and run is usually more than just a simple traffic infraction (depending on if there was an injury...

Can a 15yr. old have trail as an adult?

There are circumstances under which a 15 year old can be tried as an adult. If there are criminal charges pending against you or if you believe...