A cop says they have a video of my underage son trespassing. Do they have to show me the video?

Never forget the police can and will lie to you. You are not required to make any statement to the police. If the police come to your house with...

Yes, you can be arrested. In fact, when a police officer is running license plates driving down the road, that is precisely what they are looking...

You can always ask, but I would not expect a dismissal. In order for the prosecutor to prove his or her prima facie case against you, they need...

I got a dui last year, and i have to go 9 months for my dui class. The attorney said that I can't go out of the USA in 3 years

The best thing you can do is be transparent and open with the court about your intention to travel. Have your attorney ask the question, but...

I was arrested for DUI and the officer charged me for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, can I fight this charge?

You absolutely can fight this case. What you need to worry about in a case like this is officer observations. The emphasis on a DUI is often on...

Do I have any recourse against the bank paying bill-pay items, when I do not have enough money? Then charging me for doing so?

The short answer is no, not successfully. Overdraft protection is a service that you sign up for with the bank. It is not unreasonable that if a...

Are a search and confession illegal if I was coerced into consenting out of fear for the safety of another person?

Any time you are dealing with the police, if they suspect you with a crime, you need to be on high alert. They are allowed to lie to you and say...

"May I approach", etc.... Is this gathering around the judge off the record?

The perfect answer to any legal question is it depends, but the necessary follow up is "on what". For your answer, it depends on where the...

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Why are police investigative reports inadmissible against a defendant in a criminal case?

The answer is because of the Confrontation Clause of the 6th Amendment to the Constitution. Basically, when you are charged with a crime, you have...

Do I need a criminal defense attorney?

Yes, you absolutely need an attorney. The fact that you have a court date is a strong message that this matter is still moving forward, so it is...