Can I get in trouble for not disclosing the whole truth on a police statement?

Based on the limited information you've provided, my advice would be not to give any further statements to the police of any kind without first...

A police officer takes me home and while I'm passed-out in the livingroom he notices drug parefinialya can he search my home?

A definitive answer to this question is probably not possible without having a thorough meeting with an attorney in which all the facts are...

Does a police officer have to read me my rights or questions me and is it right for them to give me the ticket a day after?

In my experience the issue of Miranda warnings (the reading of your rights to counsel, and to remain silent) is one of the most commonly...

As others have noted, double jeopardy as a general rule protects against multiple prosecutions for the same offense by the same sovereign. Two...

A mix up on my record saying im a felon but i was told it was a mistominer so how can i clear this up

A good starting point would be to contact your lawyer who represented you on the original case, and see if he or she still has the file (or has...

What questions must I ask my Defense (Appointed) Attorney involving my case?

As my colleague noted, it is critically important that you tell your lawyer everything you know that could even possibly be relevant. Anything you...

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First and foremost, you're going to need a lawyer to guide you through the process, whatever outcome you're seeking. Even if you are committed to...

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As the others have explained, as a general rule the police should read you your Miranda warning after you are placed in custody (that is, once you...

Should i take a plea if somebody has already took the charged and been sentenced

Assuming you made no admissions and there is no evidence beyond what you described to specifically link you to the drugs, it sounds like you may...

Im being charged with simple assault, Im already on probation for misdemeanor larceny, what should i do

The short answer is that you need a criminal defense lawyer, and your lawyer needs to conduct a proper investigation with the assistance of a...