If a consent to search someone's house without a warrant is obtained can the police then search the home's other occupants too?

There's a distinction between searching an area of a home vs. a person. Can the suspect's consent to search the house extend to consent to...

There is no legal obligation to notify you of charges being filed - on misdemeanors and some felonies, the DA will often send an appearance letter...

Warrant Inventory

Before any money gets forfeited that was seized as part of a criminal case, they must give you notice of their intent to take the money under the...

Can CPS charge the father with child abandonment because he was in prison

There's something definitely wrong in this picture. How can he possibly be responsible for something that happens while he's locked up? It...

If I show up to trial as a witness but refuse to testify, can testimonial 911 call be used as evidence?

Potentially. You've obviously been doing some research and are wanting to put the 911 call into the "testimonial" category, making it hearsay...

What if only witness refuses to testify and no other evidence other than photos available at trial.

There's much more to the analysis than just what you wrote. Although a defendant has a constitutional right to confront their accuser and an out...

My sons never been in trouble with law his half sister pressed charges of assault with gbi and battery charge what is he looking

First, some terminology and clarification: The half sister cannot "press charges" - that decision is for the prosecution to make. If charges...

My 16 year old son was caught shoplifting alcohol and is now charged with PC490.5. This is his first offense.

First and foremost - he ALWAYS starts with a "not guilty" (or in juvenile, a denial of the petition). The court will appoint a public defender...

In house investigation almost done. Where are the cops??

Based on what little you wrote, it's impossible to tell what's going on with the investigation going on against you. The best advice would be...

Is it a good thing or a bad thing

I'm not sure what you mean by the investigation is almost over. How do you know that? It could be that the investigation has indeed concluded...

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