My wife was arrested fri night from a colorado springs arrest warrant from '08.in 08 the judge the judge closed her case.so why?

It is very important to know the details of exactly what 'closed the case' means. If there is a warrant out usually (but not always) there is a...

If you were given a public defender when you were arrested

You are not bound by the code of ethics, so in that sense nothing you do impacts ethical restrictions. However, it is highly unlikely that a...

If my roomate is on court probation and they come to do a probation search can they enter my locked room

I would disagree with my colleague's answer. Law enforcement has no right to enter your locked, separate space. They will need a search warrant...

I was in a non injury accident 10 houses down from my house. I walked home because noone home at house I got in accident with

The law requires that you report accidents with property damage. Of note is your mention that a police officer was nearby and saw the accident. ...

In most jurisdictions there are two types of possession. One is called actual possession and an example of that might be, say, the car keys in...

In most states the claim of lying in court is called perjury. While you will have to consult the law in South Carolina, many states will penalize...

When can law enforcement issue a search warrant for probable cause.

Disclosure of the Confidential Informant (the "C.I") is the first step in your case. Frequently issuing courts won't scrutinize the warrant for...

How do you file injunction to stop construction on Mosque

I suggest you visit your local zoning administrator about the mosque. Ask about the required permits and approvals for a building of this nature....

(possess controlled substance paraphernalia)

Being under the influence in California is generally charged under H & S section 11550. Usually they will have taken a sample of your blood at the...

How can i be charged for something if it is found at a house i was just visiting?

California generally has two definitions of the word 'possession'. Actual possession is where you actually have physical control over the object,...