The Supreme Court has allowed non-probable cause based pat down searches for 'officer safety׳. But it isn't right, sounds like profiling.

My friend is charged with 3 felonies 2 arson and 1 vandalism how much time could he be looking at if its his first offesnse?

There are different degrees of arson. If you tell me what penal code section I could give you an estimate of the time. Also depends on criminal...

Who can you recommend as criminal defense lawyer for dv here in modesto?

Go to www.cacj.org. Or use the find a lawyer feature on Avvo.com. Or get a public defender if you can't afford a private lawyer.

If I plea to no contest to dv during arraignment, can the judge assign me to a free lawyer since I can't afford one?

No contest = GUILTY. You do NOTHING and enter NO plea without an attorney--not even a not guilty. Get your lawyer before you do anything.

Do I plea guilty during arraignment? Will I be convicted misdemeanor or felony? Will I be sent back to jail ? Dv classes?

Get a lawyer. It's almost NEVER a good idea to plead guilty. You may have defenses. Your partner may be unwilling to testify GET A LAWYER.

Is there a statute of limitations for filing charges after arrest

Statute of limitations for felony drug charge is 3 years.

What's next after hours of jail time for dv, i have paid bail bond, what happens at the arraignment next month?

You need an attorney. Arraignment is where the charges against you are presented and you enter a not guilty plea.

Should I plead not guilty for my Caltrain "fare evasion" infraction?

Yes. The infraction is not for not having the ticket, it is for evading the fare. If you can create a reasonable doubt as to whether you evaded...

I need a lawyer for a criminal case. I live in California but my case is in Texas. How can I seek help?

You could google Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys, or use Avvo, or Lawyers.com, or Attorneys.com

Does the sheriff have the right to search my residence?

They are supposed to give you a copy of the warrant-- at least the cover page, which would have a reference number on it. Whether or not they gave...