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October 22, 2025

My friend and I were charged with controlled substance violations after a police raid. What type of punishment should I expect?

"F FELD 124.401(1)(d) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION" "F FELD 453B.12 FAILURE TO AFFIX DRUG STAMP TWICE" "M SRMS 124.401(5) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (SMS)" These were my friend’s charges. I’m just trying to figure out what type of punishment my friend — a first-time offender — or myself would be facing for this situation.

Criminal

October 22, 2025

[NY] [NY] How to confirm a sealed record in New York?

I was arrested for domestic violence in New York City, but the charges were dropped without prejudice before I was arraigned. I was fingerprinted and photographed, but I never went to court and never received paperwork. I understand my case should be automatically sealed under CPL §160.50. How can I confirm that my record has been sealed properly, and what steps should I take if it hasn’t been?

NY Criminal

October 21, 2025

[GA] [GA] Is it illegal for a 17-year-old and a 20-year-old to date?

In the state of Georgia, is it illegal if someone who were 14 and 17 dated and have been together for 2 years and are now 17 and 20?

GA Criminal

October 20, 2025

[MI] [MI] Are my gun ownership rights restored after an expungement?

Are my gun ownership rights restored after an expungement in Michigan?

MI Criminal

October 18, 2025

I took a plea deal—can I appeal that?

Criminal

October 17, 2025

[NC] [NC] Can I be indicted if I’m wrongfully blamed for meth trafficking?

My friend was charged because 4 pounds of meth were found in his bedroom. He tried shifting the blame on me but is going through the court system.

NC Criminal

October 17, 2025

[HI] [HI] How do I expunge a charge for which I wasn’t convicted?

In college I drove with a headlight out and got a ticket. I missed the court date by one day and called in to see about rescheduling. They asked me to bring cash to reschedule. I had no idea I was considered arrested or what any of this meant. I went to court. Still unaware of what was happening, I pled guilty. Then went to the border of Canada and found out I am a felon there, I have an FBI # for contempt of court and I have issues traveling to Canada. I came back from that trip and contacted an attorney who said all I could do was expunge my record and he refused to help me for a headlight ticket. I am now almost 50 and find all of this hard to believe now that I’ve learned more about the system and tickets. What can I do about this?

HI Criminal

October 16, 2025

[CA] [CA] Is a waitress picking up my child considered kidnapping?

I was at a restaurant last night. An employee, without asking me and while I was on the phone, picked up my 3-year-old and ran to the back. There were three men in the back. My son started screaming “Mommy, Mommy,” and only then did she bring him back. I was scared and didn’t know what to do. This happened in California. Is there anything I can do? Is this considered kidnapping?

CA Criminal

October 13, 2025

Can I be penalized over MEGA links?

Is having MEGA links in your notes—the URLs—illegal?

Criminal

October 13, 2025

[CT] [CT] Can I view an affidavit related to a search warrant?

When am I or my attorney able to see the affidavit from a search warrant?

CT Criminal

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