What happens if someone pressed simple assault & trespassing charges against you, only you did not find out until 8 years later?

You'll probably need to contact an attorney in North Carolina to assist you. The charge will not expire. In fact, there could be a warrant for...

What are my husbands possabilitys of parole?

It's difficult to say how the parole board will act in February 2013. I think the fact that he surrendered voluntarily and has been a model inmate...

When considering a Petition to Revoke, who makes the inital determination to file when probation is viloated?

It's the probation officer who files a notice of violation of the terms of probation with the court. That is typically accompanied by a request by...

What can I do from here?

You might start with contacting the police or the county attorney to report a violation of the no-contact order.

Can i get my charges dropped if a cop asked to search without probable cause

If your girlfriend lived at the apartment at the time she consented to the search, then that's all the officer needs. There is no requirement that...

Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Information known by one officer is presumed to be known by all others. The officer operating the device...

Do I have a case for malicious prosecution?

Iowa Code section 720.6 defines the elements of malicious prosecution: "a person who causes or attempts to cause another to be indicted or...

If undercover officers approach my home do i have to identify myself when asked?

You do not have to speak to law enforcement when approached. You are free to walk away and not answer any questions. At that point, the...

Is it possible to get a criminal record expunged in Iowa?

Unfortunately, there are only a few types of convictions in Iowa that can be expunged with the passage of time and no additional law violations,...

Iowa Code section 720.6 defines the elements of malicious prosecution: "a person who causes or attempts to cause another to be indicted or...