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The answer depends on what type of marijuana convictions we're talking about. Any felony offenses? Have a lawyer take a look at your specific... Read Answer
I'm not sure I fully understand your question. In any case, don't talk to the police until your attorney tells you to. This is a serious charge. Get... Read Answer
A person doesn't necessarily need to have the item in his front pocket to be legally "in possession." Your son should retain a lawyer. His lawyer can... Read Answer
Get help from an attorney. Talk to your parents or other trusted adult for help. You'll have to appear in juvenile court. This is a misdemeanor crime.
Depends on your conditions of release. Ask your lawyer this question. If you don't have a lawyer yet, retain one.
Maybe. Maybe not. A stop can be based on a registered owner with an expired driver's license. However, if the officer knows that the registered owner... Read Answer
Since you are going outside the trial transcript you must file a Writ of Habeas Corpus. A direct appeal is limited to the trial transcript and any... Read Answer
They might call it a "snow ordinance," but these laws usually apply with or without snow. The law says no parking 2-6 a.m. It doesn't say no parking... Read Answer
A lot depends on what county we're talking about. What county are the new charges out of? The best course of action is likely for your friend to... Read Answer
Try a Chapter 13 public data request. Address it to the city's public records official. Then if they want to deny your request, they have to give you... Read Answer
Impossible to answer your question without a lot more information. Sit down for a consultation with an attorney and get one retained to defend you.... Read Answer
It's possible to try for an early discharge from probation. I'm guessing that the court would at least require that restitution be satisfied in full.... Read Answer
You'll face a misdemeanor theft charge. Jail is possible. More important though is your record. Hire a lawyer to help you through this thing.
No. Once you're on probation, if a violation is filed, it can remain valid forever.
Under the facts that you set out, you can be prosecuted for aiding and abetting his theft. I would recommend retaining a lawyer to help you try to... Read Answer
Continuing on from my answer to your other question - If the court only has a few minutes scheduled for the hearing, I would guess that it's just a... Read Answer
It depends on the jurisdiction. Some counties first hold a default omnibus hearing, which is really just a settlement conference. Other counties go... Read Answer
There's no such thing as "filing charges" against a person. What you can do is to report criminal conduct to the police. Cops and prosecutors will... Read Answer
Hire a lawyer to help you with this or visit the court administrator's office to inquire.
The police might be thinking more along the lines of - do you really want to press charges against him? Do you want your brother to be charged with a... Read Answer
Yes it's possible. Your attorney would need to file a motion for plea withdrawal. The court would hold a hearing. The judge would need to decide... Read Answer
Your biggest concern needs to be your criminal record. You don't want a criminal conviction following you around as you try to make a good life for... Read Answer
Call Court Administration at the local county courthouse.
Hire an attorney to try to get the warrant quashed. Wrong or right, the warrant is out there and you could be arrested any time.
Yes absolutely. You would file a motion to dismiss on constitutional grounds. The Court would hold a Rasmussen Hearing, where the judge would... Read Answer