When someone accuses you of a crime

You can be arrested at any time once the police believe they have enough evidence that shows a crime has been committed. The victim's word is...

Do the police need to get my consent before searching my vehicle even after the K9 unit signaled narcotic smell?

In the recent case of Florida v. Harris, the Supreme Court decided that a signal from a reliable drug-sniffing dog is sufficient to search the...

13 year old DWI warrent.

The arresting officer could have changed jobs 3 times in the last 13 years. Who knows? You should definitely retain an attorney who can...

Felony theft charge,entered as engaging in criminal activity.on my records. Is this reason for appeal ?

The time for appeal is usually 30 days, but your problem might not be the sort of issue that gets appealed. For example, it could just be a...

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Can judge/court force a defendant to provide records without a supena?

Criminal defendants cannot be compelled to provide evidence against themselves. The State must get a warrant to seize them, or can subpoena them...

If I was asked what my "understanding" of something was

It's a common way of asking questions of a witness whose opinion may differ from others. It's a way of saying that you may have believed or...

Can I move out at 17 without parents permission and will the person that I'm staying with be arrested for kidnapping?

Your boyfriend could be charged with the crime of Harboring a Runaway. Section 25.06 of the Texas Penal Code states that it is a Class A...

I was a cashier at a store and am being accused of stealing money up to $200

Do not discuss the facts or your behavior any further with your employer or online. If you are charged with a crime, consult an attorney as soon...

Can you sue The Martin County Jail ?

Lack of adequate medical care is not only a valid reason to sue a jail, but it is possibly unconstitutional as well. Jails and prisons have a...

Can a company text a picture of my check to someone without my account number being blacked out?

It sounds like the rat guy had a big over-reaction to a relatively small issue which, by the sound of it, you attempted to remedy fairly quickly. ...