I was pulled over for passenger not wearing a seat belt, the officer made us get out and searched my car, can I suppress?

A motion to suppress is only relevant if the police found contraband during the allegedly illegal search and a criminal case is currently pending...

I go to trial on Oct 23rd and I have yet to get discovery.

The ability to obtain and participate in the process of Discovery is NOT automatic. A Lot of people don't realize this. Your attorney has to demand...

Step daughter stole jewelry from an 82 year old roommate and pawned it. This is her first time in trouble

If she is out on bond, I would suggest that she enroll in an inpatient drug treatment/substance abuse program. As a former prosecutor, I can tell...

Can you be given the option to join the military instead of prison/jail?

This is not a common answer to this type of situation and there is no clear cut answer... hence, why no one is able to provide you with one. As a...

What penalties will you face if you get a marijuana, paraphernalia & resisting without violence charge?

Mr. Trabin made a very good point that most people either don't know or forget about; a conviction for marijuana (of ANY amount) results in an...

I have 2 theft charges in 2007 and another 2010 I just want to get a decent job what can I do about this. I tried expunging it

I agree with Mr. Trabin. Also, know that you can go to the Clerk's website (or physical office) and get good information on this process as well as...

How long can the State Attorney hold on to evidence without sharing it with the defendant?

Discovery is a process by which (in the most basic of terms) both sides show their hands. However, it is NOT automatic. Usually, your attorney must...

My future husband and i was assaulted by my husband's step father i was told im going to have a assault with a deadly weapon

STOP MAKING ADMISSIONS!!! Especially online. As a former prosecutor, I can tell you that law enforcement will do everything they can to amass...

There are a lot of factors here. First, HOW weak the case is matters a lot. Two different people can have two completely different ideas of what is...

How long will he get?

There are a lot of factors to consider here and too little information. With little to no criminal history, he could be looking at probation. With...