Does a Police officer have a right to a search my vehicle

They can ask. You can say no. Otherwise, they'll need a warrant or probable cause.

How long is a typical probation for a defrauding an innkeeper $400 or less with no priors?

You've got many excellent questions and you would be well-served to meet face to face with a (or a few) good local criminal defense attorneys to...

I believe the "ROC" is short for "Reason On Calendar" - and in this case, it's for his arraignment (his first appearance in court where he's...

You've got options, depending on what you're charged with. If it's an infraction (like a traffic ticket), you may be able to appear before...

What are the most common sentences for store theft with a prior?

The law changed a couple years ago and now it takes three prior thefts to make a new petty theft a potential felony, so your nephew will likely...

The DA WANTS TO GIVE ME SEXUAL BATTERY DO I GET DEPORTED WITH THAT CHARGE?

Any criminal offense can impact immigration, especially sex crimes allegations. You need both a good criminal defense attorney AND an immigration...

What should I do if I was wrongful accused of stealing money and was fired. Should I go to the Labor Board or seek a Lawyer?

You posted this under a criminal defense label, so the first question is.... is this a criminal matter? If so, your focus absolutely MUST be...

Need an answer on what Summary Judgement means

If you failed to appear on a criminal case, a warrant was probably issued for your arrest. Your case status would be "fugitive". Summary judgements...

I am 21 years old, I got stopped for red light violation while driving with a suspended license (due to a dui)

They have to prove that your license was in fact suspended, the reason for the suspension and KNOWLEDGE. They must prove you were put on notice...

When can an officer of the law inform you you "are not free to go?"

In order to detain you, they must have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. That is enough facts and information to indicate some sort of...