Can the police handcuff me and take me to get my blood drawn if I'm not arrested they never gave me a choice of facilities to go

You were likely under arrest and didn't know it. They are not required to give you a choice of where to go to have your blood drawn. They usually...

you should hire a personal injury attorney who handles defense of personal injury cases. However, if you have insurance, whether the policy can...

What are my options?

A possession of paraphernalia charge, whether a misdemeanor or not, can effect your license as a nurse. COntact your union or the licensing...

How can they charge me and a codefent with two diff sentences if were bothing looking at same charge?

Not necessarily. The plea that is offered between two codefendants will depend on several factors like who was more involved, who was the actually...

Is a marijuana lawyer even a thing? If so, what type of degree or education would be necessary? Thank you in advance.

I'm not sure what you mean by a marijuana lawyer. Criminal attorneys handle marijuana sales, possession, smuggling and growing cases. There may...

Does a search when entering a county courthouse allowed, to search purses for drugs or paraphernalia when no weapon is seen?

The issue comes down to this - if looking for a weapon, did the officer find it in a place where one would expect a weapon to be. In other words if...

How likely is it my possession charge will be dropped?

WHile the case will not likely be dropped there is an issue of whether the search of the vehicle was legal. There is also an issue about whether...

Should he be talking to a lawyer? I've read about 1st offenders and penalties but they mostly apply to a BAC and there was none.

You can be guilty of a DUI if you drive under the influence of a drug as well as alcohol. No BAC is required to convict you of a DUI involving...

What is the accepted Legal Definition and source for the phrase "criminal intent"?

criminal intent has to do with the purpose of committing a crime with regards to a criminal act that defines the crime. For example if you take my...

Another viable explanation is if you violated the terms of your release on bond or they had reason to believe that you were going to flee or there...