Searches and seizures

In the circumstances you describe, the police have probable cause to arrest Mr. A. for possessing probable drugs. They can make a warrantless...

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I opened my ex roomates package by accident

Stealing from the U.S. Mail is a federal crime. Opening someone's mail by mistake is not. No federal prosecutor is going to pursue a case against...

The testimony of an alleged victim that she was raped is enough for a rape charge. If the DNA evidence comes back matching your brother, that is...

You can certainly talk to the DA. You cannot, however, invite him to speak to your son unless his attorney agrees to it. Your son has an attorney...

How can we find help with filing a motion under the new crack law, for sentence reduction?

Contact the federal defender's office in the area where your husband was sentenced. They will review his case to see if he qualifies for relief...

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One person lied to an informant and took their money (that was supposedly to buy drugs). is that conspiricy to traffic?

It could certainly look like you agreed to buy drugs when you took the money. If he is an informant, you could be charged. It is also not clear...

In Ohio if a person fabricates a felony charge against an ex spouse, is there any financial recourse for defense costs incurred?

The only way to get back your defense costs would be to sue your ex. The court is not going to reimburse you.

How do I apply for a public defender? Where do I ago? Do I have to ask the judge first?

On the date you first appear in court, the judge will ask you if you have your own lawyer. He will ask a few questions about your finances and if...

Case Dismissed i need my money back

Money you used to pay a bondsman to post bond for you is gone, spent. Money paid to the court as bail should be returned to you when the case is...

Why wasn't this person ever charged with filing a false report?

There are many reasons why the complaint may have been dismissed. It may be, given what you say, that the prosecutor felt that your ex was not...