Can it be considered an illegal search of a vehicle if the person that was driving wasn't the owner of the car?

I assume the driver of the car was the only one charged with possession. The driver has standing to object to the stop and the search of the car...

Obviously the best would be to have the case dismissed or you to be found not guilty at trial. The worst would be a conviction of a class B...

Very unlikely a judge would dismiss the case just because the officer wrote the wrong court date down. You can try the arguement but I would not...

What are the stifist penelties for domestic battery

First time domestic battery carries a sentence of 48 hours to six months and a fine of $200.00 to $500.00. Second time in five years carries a...

What is domestic battery, and consequences

Domestic battery is battery, as defined in the statute, with the additional fact that the people involved are, or were, family or household...

A few weeks ago I was charged with theft. I applied for diversion since it was my first conviction and it was accepted.

You need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney on both cases. Your diversion will be revoked if you get a conviction in the new...

You really must consider hiring an attorney to assist you in this matter. The filing for an administrative hearing must be done on time or it is...

I got a theft charge even though I didn't steal anything. It was because I was associated with the person who stole.

Probably a motion will be filed to revoke your diversion in the first case. If you get a conviction in the new case it is extremely likely they...

I received a ticket for an M.I.P. (alcohol) while walking from a friend's house. What are my options? How can this be expunged?

First things first; make sure you know when and where you are to be in court. Do not miss the court date. Next, expungment is not currently an...

Have a couple MIP questions. What to expect? Any way to pay a diversion or get on probation and get it over with?

The prosecutor has a great amount of discretion in how he wants to handle the case. Your biggest problem is that an automobile was involved, even...