Would the defense of "Chain of Custody" be a viable defense for me to use in court for a Gross Misdemeanor?

I don't it would actually be a chain of custody issue, although such an issue could possibly surface later on. You are really talking about a...

Technically you are not on probation because you did not plea guilty or convicted. You case has simple been continued for a period of time. ...

This generally means that there was a court order entered granting the petition ; however, the order was stayed for a period if time. During this...

I agree with my colleague and will add that I try to negotiate careless driving reductions even if the license revocation remains on the driving...

Dumbest thing I've ever done, shoplifted (Statute 609.52). I am humiliated & sick about my action. Can you advise me? Thanks!

Most prosecutors will take your entire situation into account. Definitely go to court, apply for a public defender and hopefully a deal can be...

The police took garbage off my property to gain mj stems that tested positive for THC to gain a search warrant .MN

I agree with my colleague. Generally, a person has no expectation of privacy in their trash. However, every case is different and your attorney...

Do I need to get an attorney for careless driving and running a red light ticket that caused an accident in MN?

You should always make a court appearance on a misdemeanor level or greater traffic citation. Even if you admitted to the violation, many...

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Recently I was caught shop-lifting a total $11.00. The owner allowed me to leave, never said she was calling the police and sho

I agree with my colleagues. A person can make a report and if there is a reason to believe a crime has been committed, a citation or other formal...

I got 3 Minors this summer , Whats going to happen?

i agree with my colleagues. I was just contact by a prior client who lost a job offer due to 3 alcohol related offenses...2 of them were minor...

My father was killed in a coal mining accident 3-17-12. Can I sue the company he worked for.

I agree with my colleagues. You may have a case but in depth and immediate investigation is required. Your cause of action maybe limited by...