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• If you have a criminal case against you in the state of Virginia and you have an IQ of 60, does that matter?

  Asked in Bristol, VA

  My daughter has a failure to appear in Bristol Virginia. She was incarcerated at the time of her court date in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Now she has no bond. She also has a lot of disability and didn't understand all of the proceedings.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• During a parking dispute, I struck the other party’s vehicle once with hand. What criminal charges apply?

  Asked in Los Angeles, CA

  I received a Riverside County Sheriff’s card with a case number after a parking lot incident. During the incident, I slapped the other vehicle once with my open hand, but I did not intend to cause any damage and am not aware of any damage. I would like legal advice regarding my rights and any potential immigration consequences before contacting the Sheriff’s Office.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Arrested, no notice of charges stated. Door forced open, illegal search&seizures. New charges at first court appearance.

  Asked in Phelan, CA

  Awoke to my door being forced open by the cops with guns drawn and ordered out, I followed commands given and didn't resist the entire time, then I was immediately put in handcuffs. I asked what was going on multiple times and was ignored, then placed in the back of the police car. I later learned during the first court appearance that the officers then proceeded to go back and begin to illegally and without my consent or a search warrant, started to search my property and seize items. During the ride to booking, I repeatedly asked what I was being arrested for, but the officer would not reply or inform me of the charges. I wasn't told anything during booking until I was given the booking document and read the charges myself.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How to find contingency attorney...

  Asked in Monterey Park, CA

  I discovered new evidence this week. My attorney had a conflict of interest, and I lost the case. Discovered evidence in writing, my former attorney is asking the opposition to waive their rights so he can represent me in my case. It started in Nevada, it ended in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, I lost, 23 years ago.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What qualities should I look for in a criminal lawyer in California?

  Asked in Anaheim, CA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What legal help can I get with a felony case pending I believe to be is wrong ?

  Asked in Rancho Cordova, CA

  I went to lease a vehicle and sales let me leave with the vehicle upon approval. Since the lease was never approved the vehicle was reported stolen and from there an arrest was made and I was detained. With the charges pending since July I have been unstablized going through financial hardship and won’t be able to work in my profession until it’s clear. I believe they just shouldn’t have let me leave with the vehicle and I wouldn’t be in this situation. I can give more details if this is something I can get help with.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can a person legally be picked up and taken to county jail before the court has processed a warrant for the officer?

  Asked in Winchester, IN

  Arrested when checking in for weekly house arrest meeting. Probation called sheriff's department and told them they put in for a probation violation and court was processing it. Sheriff arrested me and took me to jail where they could not even book me in because there was no warrant issued yet. Took approximately 42 minutes before court processed and sent warrant to the county jail so I could be booked in. Probation violation was filed without an attached sentencing order because the court had neglected to file the sentencing order.

  When I finally got in to court for my Probation violation the new judge dismissed all charges because there was no sentencing order. That day the judge filed the sentencing order which was 11 days before my full sentence of 6 months house arrest and 18 months Probation was due to be completed. The judge who originally started and sentenced me on my case was asked to resign to avoid other complications in his life. My case was used 3 times in paperwork to prove the judges wrongdoing and reason for him to resign. What can I do? Is there any legal standing I can file against the county or courts/sheriff's department?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Facing battery and 2 counts of cruelty to a child. What are my legal options?

  Asked in McDonough, GA

  Detained for battery and 2 counts of cruelty to a child and need to know my legal options.

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• Can Police Search My Car For Drugs Without A Warrant in Florida?

  Asked in Miami, FL

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I have a class b misdemeanor for terrorist threats I work internationally. Never been to Texas.

  Asked in San Diego, CA

  My Bby momma moved in with some people in Texas who promised her the world when she got there. She was a house slave. I was banned from seeing her. She was pregnant with my son during this time, I couldn’t see my sons birth. I tryed sending money apologizing for nothing so I could see my son and nothing worked when he was born. The couple she was staying with pressured her to give my baby a different last name I was very upset. I don’t own a gun I've never been violent this would be my first offense. I honestly wasn’t thinking clearly and not in my right mind and I did say a lot of things via Facebook message I regret deeply. But I never intended on acting on them. I was venting my frustration of the situation In a negative way and I have since gone to therapy and gotten back with the mother of my children. I do not live in Texas, I've never been to Texas I can’t afford to go to Texas, but I have a warrant for my arrest out there for terrorist threats. They misspelled my name. When I was crossing the border I found out I had a warrant.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Lawyer incompetent. Has done nothing in 4 years

  Asked in Seguin, TX

  Fatal accident 4 years ago. I was charged with manslaughter. Never given a ticket. Other driver had no insurance, recently underwent open heart surgery, no DL, talking on a cell phone at the time of the accident. Lawyer is court apptointed and has done nothing to help. Just keeps saying to take the plea deal.

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Should I hire a lawyer for a speeding ticket in New York?

  Asked in Buffalo, NY

  Answered by 1 attorney