College student. RA CAME into room and started looking through stuff found some jars wit weed residue in it, she called the cops

You have a heavy stack of problems: 1) You are on probation. 2) The conduct of the RA may constitute a private search, which is bad for...

What kind of lawyer do i need if I want to appeal a conviction that happened out of washington state where I currently reside.

Ideally you want an attorney licensed in the State of Washington who is at home in criminal appellate practice. You might start by looking using...

Were my 4th amendment rights violated? and would I be able to sue?

Can you sue? Don't even think about that now. First get an attorney and defend yourself on the criminal case. And do not talk about this case to...

Is potential statements from jurors relevant evidence for post-conviction petition?

Jurors are not permitted to impeach their own verdict. The kind of affidavit you suggest would probably not be useful on a post-conviction...

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I have a questions... I have a love one plead not guilty becuase he is innocent of charges

Remember that withdrawing a plea is like running back into a burning building. If your friend does succeed in withdrawing his plea, which is very...

How difficult is it to have a Class 4 felony expunged. What are the expenses involved and can this be done without a lawyer.

A conviction cannot be expunged in Illinois and, with only a few exceptions which do not apply to you, a felony conviction cannot be sealed. You...

Do they have to read you, your miranda rights if they are picking you up on a warrent?

Did the officers question you about the case after your arrest? If not, Miranda has nothing to do with your situation. If they did, and you gave...

What happens after you get caught shoplifting?

I agree with my colleagues that with the help of any attorney you may be able to achieve an acceptable outcome and avoid a record. I want to add...

Can a crim. case be transferred from state where offense alleged occurred to a different state?

I agree with Mr. Klisz that this sounds like a possible scam. I suggest that you take all of your records and documents about this matter to an...

Ive been charged with a class a misdeanor can i fight this? ive never been in trouble,

You can. The best thing to do is to retain a good criminal defense attorney in your area to represent you and, in the meantime, have no contact...