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What is the statute of limitations on an aggravated assault charge if the person hasn't been arrested on the charge yet?

Typically, the State has five years from the date of a felony incident to …

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David West & Associates answered 3 months ago

If you are stopped and the police confiscate a substance but then they let you go, if it turns out to be an illegal substance, can they still charge you?

It certainly is odd for an officer to only take one-half of a suspected …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 6 months ago

If my husband has been accused of drug possession but I have a taped confession from his friend stating the drugs are his, will this be admissible in court?

First, this recording should have been provided to your husband's attorney (assuming he has …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 8 months ago

Can I carry my pistol in my truck if I'm 19?

Under the laws of all states in this country a person is an adult …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Is a charge of "simple robbery" considered an "aggravated offense"?

Under the laws of all states in this country, "robbery" by its own definition …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago