I agree with Andrew and would add the following: If you can afford to hire an attorney, do so. It is possible that even though you signed that...

I will defer to my colleague in GA which is where you are, but I will answer anyway for whatever good it does that in Massachusetts if you don't...

B b gun mask on at a basketball court kid tells another kid give me your phone kid gets found by the police what kind of charges

Life. That's the maximum. Get a really good lawyer as soon as possible.

My husband has a minimum mandatory sentence of 5 to 7. He is doing 4-5 on one charge and 1 to 2 on another.

First - your husband knows what his P.E. (parole eligibility) date is - he probably just doesn't understand why it is so long off. Second - a MM...

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So it sounds like you were not charged with anything and you are hoping you can sue the cops for looking at the stuff in your pockets? This...

What options are available for appealing a plea deal?

it is very difficult to "undo" a plea. seek out an appellate attorney or a seasoned criminal trial attorney who is familiar with the court that...

At this point, anything you say could incriminate you, so you should invoke the Fifth amendment privilege against self-incrimination and remain...

Missed my court date, what should I do?

Of course you should try to get a lawyer to be there with you. Or at least consult with a local lawyer before you go. If you cannot afford a lawyer...

Will I be drug tested in court tomorrow?

Your question is a little unclear. "went to jail for it" - did you get held in custody but not convicted or did you plead guilty and and get...

My husband may be forced to register as a sex offender. Can I lose any children we may have in the future?

Obviously he has a lawyer. You should be directing this q. to his lawyer - the laws in each state are a little different on these issues. Usually...