If the police fail to get a warrant will my criminal case be dismissed?
When the police fail to obtain a warrant, the evidence may be kept out of trial, but the case won't be dismissed on that basis alone.
Is it possible to use metal illness as a defense to a criminal charge?
I’ve had a few issues with mental health during my life that I take medication for. I had forgot to take my medication a few times in a row, and d...
I've been accused of being an accessory to a robbery. What now?
I have been accused of being an accessory to a robbery because I was driving the car the suspect was in. I had no idea my friend robbed anyone. Can ...
I have been charged with assault, what type of penalties am I looking at? Do I need a lawyer?
I was recently assaulted at a party by two guys from school. I ended up getting extremely angry after I was struck first and had a drink spilled on ...
Can you use a mental disorder as a defense to an assault charge?
My cousin has special needs due to mental incapacity, and unfortunately caused a problem at the mall when he attacked an individual for no reason. Wha...
My relatives is pleading insanity at the advice of his criminal defense lawyer when he is not insane. How will this work out?
One of my relatives in jail for serious criminal charges is planning on pleading insanity, at the advice of her lawyer. No one in the family ever obse...
I am being accused of rape when I did not commit the crime. How does a rape investigation work in proving someone did it?
I’ve been investigated for committing rape. The woman accusing me is a former girlfriend who is doing this to get back at me. Even though we broke...
Where does the term “Miranda warning” come from?
Question: Where does the term “Miranda warning” come from and what does that mean?
My husband and I recieved a criminal trespassing threat from our Apartment Complex manager after an argument. Is this legal?
Question: My husband had an argument with the manager of our apartment complex in Texas. Several days later, we received a letter from the apartment...
What are the penalties for stabbing someone non fatally for self defense in California?
Question: What type of charges and penalties am I facing if I am carrying a knife for protection, and end up stabbing someone non fatally in self de...
I just realized my identity was stolen a couple days ago, will I need an Identity Theft Lawyer?
Question: I just realized my identity was stolen last week. I’m in the claims process with the police and my financial institution but I don’t k...
What are my rights against contesting a police officer from searching my car?
Question: I was pulled over for a broken tail light a couple weeks ago. The police officer smelled marijuana on me and asked to search my car. I sai...
I have been Falsely Accused by a Police - How Credible is Their Story vs. Mine?
Question: I’ve been charged with what is now a Felony because of actions the police officer said I did which I know I did not. How strong is the P...
