If you are under house arrest, can you file a police report on someone who is harassing you??

No. Being a victim of a crime does not constitute a violation of probation in any jurisdiction. The police exist to protect all citizens, even...

Will I be re-arrested at my pliminary hearing

You should consult with an attorney immediately. Pleading guilty will waive your substantive trial rights (e.g. your right to confront witnesses,...

Is there anything we can do about a court appointed lawyer?

If your son is displeased with his appointed lawyer, he is free to terminate the lawyer, and hire a private defense attorney. Additionally, the...

Juvenile Assault:Letter of Restitution from the State's Attorney's Office . What is the legal definition of Assault -2nd Degree?

The Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 3-201(b) states that "Assault" means the crimes of assault, battery, and assault and battery, which retain...

Can cops arrest me for conspiracy to sell a controlled substance because of a text that was on a throw away phone ?

Whether the police can arrest you depends entirely on whether they have developed "probable cause" that you have committed a crime. That probable...

Can I be charged with paraphernalia if said para. has had contact only with legal substances?

"Paraphernalia" are items which, by themselves, are not illicit. However, when possession of those items, taken in the context of the seizure,...

Based on the facts you have presented here, you may have a meritorious defense. I recommend you request a trial, engage counsel, and defend the...

Second demand letter from walmart

Payment may satisfy your civil liability to WalMart. But if WalMart submits the incident to the police, and you are charged with theft, the...

If a defense attorney requests a police incident report through a subpoena do they get a redacted or unredacted copy?

Unredacted. But your question indicates you already have an attorney. Questions about your case should be directed to him/her. If you are...

My probation officer is pushing through a summons for a case review. Should I seek legal representation in regard to this issue?

Yes. Your VOP hearing will have a lower standard of proof ("preponderance of the evidence") than your trial ("beyond a reasonable doubt"). This...

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