Yes. An officer rarely has probable cause when running a person's identity. It's part of their job. Especially when you enter the police station....

There's no simple answer to your question. If someone's mental capacity is at issue, it should be brought up by a person's attorney in court. There...

It's very tempting to challenge these types of things when they arise. Prosecutors are often late filing responses to motions. Sometimes by weeks....

From what you're describing, you aren't actually a witness to anything involved in the crime. All you're going to be able to tell them is what you...

To answer your first question, you don't determine whether you are mentally unfit. The court must do that. Generally it's a lengthy process and...

Yes. As my colleague stated, it is perjury if you swear to a statement before the court. If you're on the receiving end of an order of protection,...

It all depends on what the conditions of his probation are. But I'd imagine being prohibited from leaving the country or being around small...

Go with your instincts. If you're truly concerned for your friend. you should call the police, not post on here. Good luck. I hope everything works...

To answer your question, if an officer knows you've committed a felony and are a prohibited possessor, a knife in plain view within a vehicle gives...

You're dealing with an issue of "constructive possession." In short: you need to speak with an attorney who can help you mount some defense. If it...