Is it legal to be to arrested without being read your rights and without a warranted, with only probable cause.

That piece of paper the school detective had you sign was probably a warrant. As to reading you your rights, they can arrest you without reading...

The penalties for trespass is 6 months in jail and $1000 fine. However, depending on the jurisdiction or which court your case is in, the results...

It is my mothers 4th offense of shoplifting she is very mentally ill, what is she looking at in terms of jail time?

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. In Nevada, you can get up to 6 months in jail if you're convicted of a petty larceny. As to jail time, it...

Good cause law for wrongful warrant?

First of all, I'm sorry your boyfriend is going through all this. I know it must be frustrating to navigate through criminal procedures unfamiliar...

Can I be held accountable for traffic citations without actually ever receiving the tickets from the officer?

You can't beat the tickets simply based upon the fact that you didn't receive a ticket. The purpose of the ticket is to place you on notice that...

I have a felony on my record that has followed me around for 32 yrs i have not been in any kind of trouble since i am now 50 and

If your conviction is in Nevada, you can have it sealed depending on what class of felony you were convicted of. Pursuant to NRS 179.245, you can...

How do i find out if i have a warrant for my arrest?

It's a difficult to find out. If you have an idea which jurisdiction you may have a warrant in, you can call the clerk's office for court in that...