This is an unsettled area of law. Most likely the answer is that a probation officer could not lawfully search the room of a tenant whose landlord...

Based only on what you said, it sounds like you might have grounds for a lawsuit. As a result, it might be a good idea to file a notice of tort...

Getting a detainer lifted allows a criminal defendant to be released from jail to await trial on any new charges. However, getting to that point...

The advice from the police sounds correct. In other words, you might be able to get a restraining order against the man who harassed you if there...

There's obviously confusion over jurisdiction and the booking procedures. You should not ignore the court order because of the confusion. It could...

You still need to enter a not guilty plea. However, I don't think you need to worry. If you can offer proof you are a victim of identity theft,...

It cannot be ruled out as a possibility that prosecutors might check for out-of-state warrants. An omnibus hearing is set to determine if there is...

Yes, the police could go through your wallet under the circumstances you described. It's called a search incident to an arrest. Perhaps you were...

Each case is different, along with the legal fees. One thing that might help is to click on the "Find a lawyer" tab at the top of this web page and...

Your chances for a successful lawsuit are not good. There might be an exception if it was foreseeable based on the circumstances that your car...