It depends on the jurisdiction. In some places, you can prevent an adjudication as a habitual offender if you've been convicted of a drug crime...

What brands of spice are still legal? I am confused about which brands we can legally buy and which ones got banned.

I wouldn't buy any. The analog act exists to deal with the daily change in active ingredients for various blends being sold.

Is it uncommon for a DA to ask for several extensions when replying to a pcra and be granted those extension?

To be blunt: prosecutors get extensions all the time for post conviction applications. Now, you miss a deadline and see what happens. Its not...

No matter what the case is, If I get arrested and taken into jail am I supposed to be read my Miranda rights? I live in PWC, VA

In theory-yes. But, it may not matter. The Miranda warnings only make a difference if you are interrogated while in police custody. If you were...

Conviction for simple battery, 2010. On my background check its coming up as Sexual battery. How do I get this corrected?

I'd pull the court minutes to see if there is an error on that end. If so, I'd file a motion with the court to correct the minute entry. If the...

Police report

In theory, the DA will rely on the police report as part of their investigation and will make a charging decision after reviewing the report and...

I wouldn't. L.A. R.S. 14:95.1 specifically lists "black powder weapon" as a firearm for purposes of the felon with a firearm statute. §95.1. ...

Can probation violet me if i have a preliminary on new charges after my probation ends?

This may be a state specific question. But, in Louisiana, if your probation expires before the p/o files a rule to revoke probation in court then...

Motion to compel ruling?

You may want to file a Writ of Mandamus but that won't win any friends. Are you representing yourself? This is probably a conversation you want...

Louisiana HB 414 & HB 416 calculations

The 25% rule is more for parole eligibility for first offenders on non-violent offense. Good time estimate is 40%. She will get credit for every...

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