Can a previous case that ended up being dismissed be held against you if you have get charged with an similar offence?

That is a very broad question that nobody can really answer. Each state has its own rules of evidence that apply to court actions. There is a...

Can adverse possession apply in light of a quit claim deed?

I'm not in your state. Adverse possession (AP) normally cannot be claimed where the possession is done through the consent of the owner. The...

When someone bails somebody out and chooses to get off their bond. Can someone else step in and put their signature on that bond

I'm not in your state. She can call her bond agent and ask them this question. If the first person revokes, it might require a brief return to...

How can I be charged with battery if I didn't touch anyone?

Criminal prosecutions are about the stories people tell. You can be charged with battery if someone says you pushed them. As you've...

It would potentially be illegal if anyone told a different story. Like if you and your friend have a falling-out and he goes to the cops. ...

Need help obtaining probation terms. There is so much more to this than what i can fit in the text box.

I'm not in your state. You should be able to go to the clerk's office and review the court file. In my state the terms of probation would be in...

I'm not in your state. Moving this to Criminal Defense, where you stand a better chance of replies. A citation is usually just a device...

The relevant laws that are in place (federal law and the uniform law most states have adopted) just talk about crimes and do not distinguish...

How long does a misdemeanor drug charge stay on your record in Southwest Louisiana wanting to try to get on police force

I'm not in your state. In the age of computers, things stay around forever. I've never heard of anything falling off a criminal record after X...

Was ask to take a portable breath test and did but was not arrested was told to park my truck.

I'm not in your state. Moving this from Civil Rights to Criminal Defense, where you have a better shot at replies. If you've been charged with...