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How come the police arrested me, held for 72, released without any paperwork of a charge or court date, then issue a warrant?
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Answered on April 09, 2010
Most felony drug crime cases are charged a month or more after the date of the arrest and search. The charging prosecutor can choose to issue a...
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Can I win an aiding and abetting an offender case if I represent myself?
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Answered on April 09, 2010
Possible? Sure. Likely? Not likely. That is a serious charge, especially with a prior. You should be represented by a good lawyer. This is your...
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How likely is it to get pickup, if you have a warrant in another state 2000 miles away?
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Answered on April 09, 2010
If the prosecutor in that state wants to do so, they can request an interstate detainer under a uniform statute. If they did, the defendant could...
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Can another state hold your license if the offense wasn't in that state or on that license?
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Answered on April 08, 2010
Probably, yes. It may be worth looking into though to make sure. The relevant law would be in Minnesota and Iowa Statutes and Rules relating to...
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Can i drop sexual assult charges
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Answered on April 08, 2010
Technically, only the prosecuting attorneys who filed a criminal Complaint, can dismiss it (unless a judge orders it dismissed). A "complaining...
I was arrested for DUI and received no paperwork and no ticket and was released to a friend in MN. What happens now?
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Answered on April 07, 2010
With urine or blood sample searches, often the police and prosecution will wait until the lab analysis of the sample is done before taking any...
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Is this legal?
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Answered on April 07, 2010
That would be for a judge to decide. His chances would be better, of course, with the help of a good criminal lawyer. Consent to search, if...
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How can I go about receiving a deferred prosecution or deferred judgment on my theft misdemeanor?
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Answered on April 07, 2010
The bast plan would to hire a good lawyer, set that as a goal, and then accept nothing less. I do these all the time.
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I was breathelized by a cop and they charged me with MIP rather than underage consumption why is this?
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Answered on April 07, 2010
Police can 'tab charge' misdemeanors, but ultimately prosecutors make charging decisions. Criminal charges can be added or amended later in the...
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How can I get a misdemeanor exspundge?
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Answered on April 07, 2010
For Minnesota criminal cases, an expunegment order which could result in a sealing of all government records, including law enforcement agency...
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