What is the length of time a state trooper can have you pulled over before asking to submit to any field sobriety testing??

I'm not in Ohio. There is probably no set time limit because every traffic stop is somewhat different. In some cases the officer is going to...

How does a pretrial release and bond together work?

I'm not in your state, but you have no replies. When someone is in custody on a criminal charge, they are normally given a bail amount by the...

I am no in Florida. In my state if you go through a bondsman they post a surety bond, which is basically a promise that they will pay the bail...

Just like they fingerprint you, some states are collecting DNA nowadays. Miranda warnings are required prior to a "custodial interrogation" and...

How can the City of Denver give you a ticket for expired out-of-state plates?

I'm not in your state. It's not much different than being able to charge someone driving in CO with an IL license that has expired. CO could...

What does it mean when you try to opt out of drug court that you have been in and the judge says no.

I'm in a different state. I represented defendants in one of our drug courts for a couple years. Occasionally our judge would not allow a...

How much time am I looking at or am I just looking at a fine?

>what would I tell them about not knowing it was illegal to take the money out You find a wallet with ID in it and you know how to get the...

Do I have a good chance if I fight my “driving with expired registration within 60 days.” ticket?

Moving this from State & Local Law to Criminal Defense, which usually has more attorneys following the posts. It will depend entirely on the...

How do i defend myself against the state (of nc) pressing charges on me for assault

You hire an attorney or you ask the court to appoint counsel. If you were in a police station parking lot, I'd be asking them if they have...

What is the legal way to repo the vehicle?

I'm not in your state. You first have to have a right to repo the vehicle. That is determined by your contract and potentially having a secured...