Lawyer and money problems

Generally speaking, you will be advised by the court at your first appearance that you have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one,...

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When you are offered probation or parole by the court, the judge usually instructs that you will have to comply with any directions made by the...

Do I need to pay up?

What you received is a letter from a law firm representing the store. It is called a civil demand letter. Let me be clear: unless a judge...

Does an officer have to Read you your Miranda rights any time he/she puts you in handcuffs and takes you into custody?

No. Let me explain: Miranda applies when an officer has you (1) in custody; and (2) is interrogating you. Let's take a look at these...

Can someone get arrested for theft by deception?

You are probably more interested in getting your money returned. This would be best achieved through small claims court.

Under what circumstance(s) can a DUI be reduced to a Wet and Reckless? Can it be reduced even if there are aggravating factors?

a felony DUI with injury is very unlikely to be reduced to a wet. A wet may be available where BAC is close to or at the per se limit, but is not...

If a dog alerts your vehicle, is this also probable cause to search the individual's body?

Probably. Probable cause is incredibly fact specific. To answer your question positively, an attorney will need to review the police report and...

What are the conditions in which a police officer is required to read you your rights? If they didn't can my charges be dropped?

No. Miranda applies when an officer has you (1) in custody; and (2) is interrogating you. Let's take a look at these separately. "Custody"...

Can the defence team ask that the arresting officer in a case be ordered to take a drug test himself at the trail?

The simple answer is no. The officer is not on trial. It would likely be deemed not relevant. Your attorney may, if supportable by specific facts...

DUI arrests - 1st time- what are the chances of getting it dropped?

You or your son need to contact a criminal defense attorney. To be quite honest, there is little likelihhood of getting a DUI dropped, though I...