Can we pass a county law to keep state police out of our county?

I don't believe such a law could work or be enforceable. On the other hand, the county might be able to discuss law enforcement coverage with the...

The answer is "probably, yes," though of course that is not the desired answer. Probation Officers have a lot of power delegated to them by...

Multiple criminal charges might be applicable. Examples could include "Harassment," "Coercion," and "Criminal Defamation."

It sounds like a phone might be potential evidence in a criminal investigation. If investigators are having difficulty accessing the data on the...

Car Seized?

The car forfeiture could be challenged upon multiple grounds. And an "innocent owner" may be able to get their car back regardless of the...

I wasn't read my rights when I was arrested do I have a defense?

Without having access to the pretrial discovery and all the facts, it's possible that several pre-trial defenses could result in either dismissal...

I would agree that a "Continuance for Dismissal" (or "Continuance WithOut a Plea" - CWOP) disposition is better than a "Vacate and Dismiss"...

Only a government, via their prosecuting attorney, can file a document charging a crime against a person, with the court. But a person can report...

Though there are some theoretical possibilities, absent rare circumstances a judge is extremely unlikely to modify a sentence relating to...

How do I get out of this situation without making it worse?

Most people's goal is to avoid a criminal conviction record. Since a straight guilty plea would result in a criminal conviction record, I would...