Can a cop just run your tags without justification?

Yes they can. He probably ran you through warrants to check if there were any outstanding active warrants from this state or another, that is what...

Do I have to check that I was convicted on an application?

By paying the fine you pled guilty to the charge unless there was some other agreement with the officer involved or the charge was reduced to...

My husband and I are out on bond for a criminal drug charges can they make us stay apart what are our rights as a married couple

The issue isn't a married couple issue but rather a condition of bond set by the judge. You mentioned your lawyer, I would check w/them as they...

All evidence obtained pursuant to a lawful arrest does the state have burden of proving the evidence is admissible?

The evidence must be obtained lawfully for it to be admissible. An attorney can point this out and sometimes can get the case dismissed if the...

Can a defendant ask to dismiss a case if there is no evidence what so ever but a so called witness?

If the evidence against him is that bad then he needs an attorney to do a couple of things 1) investigate the issues and point out the lack of...

What happens if you get a parking ticket from a far-away jurisdiction where you've never been?

If it was a matter of principle then he could of retained a lawyer to fight it. I say a matter of principle b/c it more than likely would have...

Travelling with convictions

The convictions will probably be looked upon by the U.S. immigration as a felony so your entry may be denied. Because of that you should check...

Can a judge enhance a misdameanor if the arresting officer chose not to?

The judge cannot enhance the charge but the prosecutor may choose to. You need someone to negotiate this so it doesn't get enhanced to a 0-10 yr....

It can show up and if you lie on your job application it may come back to bite later on. B/c of the fact that this can effect your ability to...

I HAVE A CHANCE TO TALK WITH THE ARRESTIN OFFICER IN MY DUI.MY CDL IS ON THE LINE .WHAT SHOULD I ASK TO TRY TO SAVE MY CAREER

What is especially concerning about this is that it appears that the officer is asking you to talk to him/her knowing that you have a lawyer. If...