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Criminal Defense questions and answers

• What Should You Do If You Get A Grand Jury Subpoena in New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | October 29, 2019

  Answered by 5 attorneys

  

• 911 was called on me because I pulled over to a store to take a nap because I was tired and couldn't drive home.

  Asked in Augusta, GA | December 17, 2025

  Someone called the police and said it was an unresponsive female in the car. While sitting in my car asleep, i was awakened by EMS and the police. The officer then went to passenger door, asking me my name, what I was doing out at night, and then proceeded to open my passenger door, asking me what was in the bags on my front seat, and was I on any opiates. He started looking in my bag that was in the front seat, asked me was there anything in car he needed to know about, mind you im still in shock because im being woke up unexpectedly and also he grab my purse and started pulling it towards him and then he stopped and stated let me see your license. So then I proceeded to get the same purse he had no business touching. So once I picked up my purse to get my license there where a dollar bill underneath it, I grabbed the bill and he also reached his hand towards me saying what is that. So the moral of the story is: Was he wrong for opening my door, looking through my belongings without proper search and seizure after stating in the police report he conducted a visual search while making contact with me?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Low income or pro bono representation

  Asked in Cleveland, GA | April 18, 2026

  I have recently discovered that I have criminal charges that have been dead docketed in two counties in GA. I am a resident of NC and work in a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility. I recently applied for my CADC licensure and was denied due to active warrants in GA. Issues are with Drug Court and Probation Violation. This was a very different time in my life, and I had a very short criminal history. After surviving a DV case with my former husband (children included), I kind of lost my marbles for a minute. I know this is a long shot, but I am wondering what legal help with my cases would be available at low cost or pro bono. I have been to in-patient rehab, and am of service to my peers/addicts.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Is it legal for a judge to contact inmate via phone to present their charges and sentences on felony charges?

  Asked in Tulsa, OK | January 22, 2026

  Has been sentenced to (15) years.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Charged with possession of a firearm not in my possession. What's that about?

  Asked in Elizabeth, NJ | February 24, 2026

  Targeted by a harassing officer with assumptions of having a firearm.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How do I file a restraining order in Broward County, Florida?

  Asked in Fort Lauderdale, FL | February 20, 2024

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• I’ve Been Arrested In Kentucky. Why Do I Need A Lawyer?

  Asked in Lexington, KY | November 7, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• When is it simple possession vs. possession with intent to deliver in Pennsylvania?

  Asked in Allentown, PA | March 23, 2020

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What Qualities Should My Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Have?

  Asked in Boston, MA | October 20, 2023

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Do I Need A Lawyer For Debt Collection In MA?

  Asked in Boston, MA | August 25, 2015

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What are the penalties for marijuana possession in Ohio?

  Asked in Dayton, OH | April 22, 2018

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How Can I Fight A Sex Crime Allegation In San Diego, California?

  Asked in San Diego, CA | December 31, 2020

  Answered by 1 attorney