What is other charges are not set in an arraignment hearing? Does that mean they got dropped or dismissed?

The DA's office may only decide to file some but not all of the charges you were actually booked under.

You have to consult a lawyer in New Mexico to determine the procedure to seal or expunge an arrest record. It should be relatively simple since...

Dose my X husband have right to to show my kids to the fourth degree and tell them I'm bipolar and schizophrenic

The whole issue is being able to prove this harassing conduct and parental alienation. Obviously, a judge would order the at fault party to stop...

I went to court for domestic violence it was dropped to disturbing the peace, I try to purchase a firearm it comes up unresolved

I am assuming that the original DV charge never got amended to reflect the DOP. You should pull the court minutes and file a motion to place on...

I have been a victim of theft and vandalism at my apt complex can I get out of the lease due to fear of robbery and or assault?

You would have to prove a constructive eviction which would be very difficult especially if the apartment management can establish they have hired...

Can I tranfer a case from state court to federal court, when due process is being denied(fully documented)

There are specific rules which allow you to transfer a state case to federal court based on diversity of citizenship and damages exceeding...

If the police report says: no evidence, no witness, no probable clause for an arrest; can I still be charged?

If the police do not have probable cause, then they would not effectuate an arrest nor forward the report to the DA's office for filing of a...

Is there any legal recourse against a pawnshop who sold a stolen item after a detective told them to hold the it for their case?

I'm not sure what the cause of action would be against the pawnshop but to many violations would jeopardize its license to operate as a pawn broker.

Can I refuse a lie detector test?

You should not cooperate during a police investigation into potential charges against you. As a general rule, most people are supplying the police...

You may have TCIS confused with the misdemeanor ITS drugs not introduced in interstate commerce which is generally an amended charge reduced from a...