Category: Criminal Procedure

Is there a way I can refuse these searches and possibly any court cases to back it up thank you My high school does a random drug search of the whole school using dogs and we are required put our backpacks in the hall where we cannot see them with the classroom door shut and  … Read more

Can I do a mistrial, or can I prove that an answer I was baited to make does not constitute wether there was truly self defense I went to jury trial on the 21st. For bicycling under the influence. My witness played down the sucker punch he threw me as somehow playful and us being  … Read more

Should I ask for a change of venue that’s a conflict of interest or file a motion to quash or a motion to dismiss lack of evidence My son was locked up for attempt to cause bodily harm with a deadly weapon which was a conflict o probation with his probation officer investigator of the  … Read more

Can a police officer come into my home, put me in cuffs, then lock me in their police car without any reason/explanation? A police officer came to my apartment looking for the man who had lived here before me, which wasn’t told me to until after this whole incident. I answered the door frustrated with  … Read more

Can that officer question him about this without me present? My 17 year old son was questioned about a fire cracker incident by a county cop without a parent. Traffic Lawyer Richard Simon’s Answer Yes an officer may question your son without your present, if asked for you and denied that might help later, if  … Read more

What is needed to file a petition for judicial review? I am drafting up a petition for judicial review for an administrative decision the child support agency made. On the petition should I go into detail about why I am requesting a judicial review or should I keep it brief? Will I need to have  … Read more

What do I do? I just got a MIP for walking down a college sidewalk with a sip left in my bottle that they searched my book bag for without consent. They didnt read me any rights. They just gave me a ticket without breathalyzer and sent me on my way. That’s it. What do  … Read more