What Are the Time Limits for Seeking Habeas Relief?
How much time do you have to file a habeas corpus petition after the Supreme Court has said it will not look at your case?
How Much Pot Can a Medical Marijuana Patient Grow?
I am a medical marijuana patient in Colorado Springs, CO. I need to know the guidelines so I can grow my own.cc
Does a Grant of Use Immunity Require One to Be a Cooperating Government Witness?
If a person has already been granted use immunity does that mean they are already a government witness or is it a bargaining tool?
Can I Avoid a Felony Conviction For Possessiing a Single Pill?
I am an 18 year old college student and was recently pulled over for my left headlight being out. The cops searched my car and found 1 Provigil pill which is an attention deficit disorder pill to help me study for school. I am not prescribed this pill so it is a Schedule IV narcotic charge, which is a felony. I don't want a felony because I have a strong desire to pursue a professional career. Is there any way I can get my charge lowered to a misdemeanor?
When Does an Arraignment Take Place?
I was arrested on a felony menacing charge in La Plata County Colorado on Sept 25, 2009. Why have I not yet been arraigned?
Will I Be Treated as a Minor or Adult at Age 17?
I'm 17 and I was caught "shoplifting"
an $8 dollar lighter. However the court
date is 12/15/09, and I turn 18 on
11/02/09. I'm terrified that it will
count as an adult crime and it will be
on my permanent record. Will I be
considered a minor or adult?
Can Bail Release Include a Requirement of House Arrest?
My son was arrested on drug charges.
His bail was set at $250,000 the lowered
to $100,000. We were finally able to
come up with 10% and posted bail. We are
now told that instead of him being out
on bail, he will be placed under house
arrest. How is that possible? Please
explain. Thank you.
Does Driving Under Suspension Following a DUI Require Jail Time?
My boyfriend was in a traffic
accident in March and pled guilty to a
DUI (marijuana not alcohol) in April.
He got a suspended license and fined.
Now he was caught driving with a
suspended license. My question is what
will his fine be and will he get jail
time? It was his first offense with the
suspension thing... and with the dui
thing. He was driving in North Dakota.
Do you think we need a lawyer? Thank
you for your help.
Can I Make a Plea Deal Before Charges Are Filed?
Is there a way to enter into plea agreements if charges have not been filed?
Can a Non-Lawyer Represent Me?
Can you have someone represent you if they are not a lawyer?What is a Suspended Sentence?
What does a suspended sentence mean?
What Are the Penalties for Forging Prescriptions?
What is the penalty for altering 4-5 prescriptions in North Carolina?
Can a U.S. Citizen Legally Possess Two Passports
Is it legal to possess 2 US passports? If yes, under what conditions can such a possession be possible or legal?
How is Drug Quantity Assessed in a Federal Conspiracy Case?
My friends were involved in a Federal
case, they have wiretaps of them talking
about drugs and amounts needed. No one
was ever caught with anything talked
about on the wiretaps. How does
conspiracy work, if no drugs were ever
seized? Will they charge them both with
the amount talked about on the phone?
Can I Be Forced to Provide Evidence Against Someone Else?
I have been subpoenaed to give information on someone. Do I need legal counsel?
Can My Sentence Include Lifetime Parole?
Can a person be on parole for life?
Should I Take A Blind Plea?
What is a blind plea? Is it worth taking if I don't like what they offered me? Can the judge give me more time than they already offered and is he likely to do so?
Can Police Seize My Car If It Didn't Contain Drugs?
Can the police take your car if they didn't find drugs in it?
Do I Have to Provide Information About My Source of Drugs?
If you are caught with three marijuana roaches and the cop lets you because you told him you would call him with information about your dealer, if you don't call back, what could happen?
What Are the Consequences of Shooting Someone in Self-Defense?
If you shoot someone in self defense is it considered a felony? If convicted of a felony and the person only has their permanent residence card, will they be deported?
Will I Go Free If I Set Up Others?
I got arrested for drug sales while on probation. The police told me they will dismiss my case if I set up three people. Is it true? Even if we don't put it on paper?
Do Police Have to Record a Drug Deal to Get a Conviction?
In a controlled drug buy, do the cops have to have audio and video?
If My Son's Bond is Revoked, Will I Lose My Home?
If you put your house up for child's bail what happens if they get into any more legal trouble while out? Do you lose your house or part of it? I know if they don't show for court date that does happen but what if they get into more trouble? Thank you.
What Can Hppen If I Sell Bootleg Movies?
What is the penalty for selling bootleg movies?
Can I Lawfully Possess Pills Prescribed to Someone Else?
A suspect is arrested for possession of a controlled substance (a legal prescription but the holder not present at the time of arrest). Would showing the actual prescription from the original prescription holder with an explanation that the defendant was holding the prescription for the actual prescription holder be considered grounds for dismissal of the case if it is presented during pretrial? Note: script is for alprazolam (XANAX) Jurisdiction: Los Angeles, CA
