No, it is not required, but this could certainly provide you a basis to argue that the officer lacked probable cause for an arrest, depending on...

How possible is out of court settlement possible in Felony on "eavesdropping and illegal surveillance"

If the police have gotten involved, which I'm assuming they have since you are posting this under the criminal law section, an out-of-court...

Can i use first offenders for a sales charge?

You can use the first offender act for a sale charge, but it is totally at the discretion of the court. Using the first offender act in and of...

How do I go about getting a child molestation charge dropped after you have served 3/4 of your sentence time?

Your question is confusing. When you say the person has served 3/4 of their time, it sounds like the person was convicted. Therefore, how could...

It is difficult to answer this question without knowing more information. What is he in jail for? Is he on probation or parole? Does he...

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How long does does it usually take to speak with a public defender if you are in jail?

He should have definitely seen his lawyer by now. If this is the kind of contact he can expect, you should consider hiring a lawyer instead.

Is it illegal to posses lock picks?

The statute defining possession of tools for the commission of a crime is extremely broad, and lockpicks could constitute that.

I was convicted of forgery in 2006...was taken to trial..can I get this charge expunged

I'm not sure why you are posting your name and date of birth on the Internet like this, but unfortunately you cannot get a conviction of this...

Can I get this charge restricted?

Either you are confused about what happened or your attorney misinformed you of something very important: you cannot be sentenced under the first...

Can I still get diversion ?

Yes, so long as you otherwise qualify for the diversion program. The tag citation won't affect anything.