Is a year old search warrant valid?

Anyone facing a criminal charge resulting from a search warrant execution should be working with qualified local counsel, and discussing possible...

Seeking advice in case against political figure.

A general discussion forum truly cannot address such a delicate and complex matter, and an attorney in this forum obviously has no way of knowing...

In many cases, it is difficult to erase all the various digital footprints of an arrest, particularly in an age of private background check...

Where do prosecutors research what a appropriate sentence would be for a rare case? They have a database?

This is a very confusing question, and indicates that the person has a lawyer. Any questions about the proceedings and options truly need to be...

I was recently given a DWI BAC> 0.08 along with a couple other tickets. What should I expect? What defense should I consider?

The best defense strategy is obviously to hire local defense counsel as soon as possible, to discuss the facts, possible defenses, and settlement...

Preliminary hearings are a very valuable tool for defense attorneys, and an important procedural safeguard for defendants. Good attorneys will not...

What do I do ? I have been contacted by a detective who wants to speak with me about a case about me and my old job

It is unusual for a detective to be involved in a mere civil dispute, so there may well be additional allegations that are being investigated,...

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Would a charge of disturbing the peace be sustained after giving a police officer the "finger" and nothing else?

A Maine lawyer has provided an excellent analysis of that state's specific laws regarding such actions, and possible defenses. Many states have...

What's needed to file for a motion to appeal a probation revocation in Georgia ?

A lawyer. The bottom line is that appeal deadlines are important, and failure to file a timely notice can result in waiver of the appeal. The...

Have plans to go on cruise trip has been booked sentenced misdemeanor probation for 2 years will it be an issue to get permissio

The best course for any probationer hoping to travel out of the state or country is to obtain prior written permission from the probation officer. ...