Why does it take police sometimes years to investigate a criminal?

Complicated financial crimes can take years to investigate. So can some major conspiracy cases. Some prosecutions, especially in federal court,...

Can you get arrested for drug possession if it was planted on you?

"I was watching a TV show . . ." That was your first mistake. Is it possible to frame somebody by planting evidence? Sure, although there are...

You will compromise your case by contacting the officer, not by contacting a lawyer.

If a permanent resident alien conceals his status from his criminal defense attorney and pleads guilty to an offense

It would be very difficult to establish IAC under those circumstances. I have been involved in cases at the appeal level where an otherwise...

Hello- I have a misdemeanor of theft/fraud from 2003 in Illinois, Will any of that info appear in a 7yr background check?

In Illlinois an arrest or court disposition will normally remain on your record forever. An arrest that does not result in a conviction can be...

Can two lawyers from the same Law office represent two defendants from the same case, when one is testifying against the other?

What does "from the same office" mean? If you are talking about two lawyers from the same firm, then I would say no. If you are asking about two...

How do I obtain the info of a person who filed cahrges against you? The officer and the magistrate were no help.

A person cannot "put an arrest warrant" on anyone. All that an individual can do is to report a suspected crime to the police and if the police,...

Felon with a firearm

Is there a question here or not? Your son needs an attorney. If he cannot afford to hire one he should ask the judge to appoint the public defender.

Can a deputy press charges on someone when called to a disturbance because of a fight if no one wants to press charges.

He can, and Miranda (i.e., whether they read the defendant his rights) almost certainly has nothing to do with this case.

Hi i have a question if an man sent me a picture of his male part can i make a police report on him if he is a illegal

You can report it whether he is legal or not. The police will decide what investigation is necessary and whether to recommend to the prosecutor...