In the past week, I have had two cases dismissed because the state missed the statute of limitations deadline. You’ve probably heard about the statute of limitations, but you may not be sure how long it is or how it works. The statute of limitations enables you to have a case dismissed if the state takes too long to charge you with a crime. The length of time varies based on what crime the state is charging you with. Read More
How to Get Your Drug or Marijuana Case Dismissed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=truC-t9gFZk When you’re charged with possession of marijuana, drugs, or anything else that’s illegal, there are two common issues that may lead to your case being dismissed. The first is whether or not the search that led to the officer finding the drugs was a legal search. The second is whether or not they can link the drugs to you. If the cops found the drugs through an illegal Read More
Just Say No…to the Cops
Growing up in the 80’s, I was told many times to “just say no” if anyone offered me drugs. When I was older, girls were told they shouldn’t feel pressured by boys; that it was ok to say "no." But one public service announcement that I never heard was that I should say no to police. The Constitution gives us the right to say no to police, and we should. If an officer asks if he can search you, your car, your home, Read More
