Charged w/traffic & criminal offenses. I'm out of state (across country). Must I appear in person? Or can attorney represent me?

If you are scheduled to have an arraignment, you absolutely have to show up. Otherwise a warrant will issue for your arrest. If you were...

Can I be summoned to court even though I didn't receive a citation or any paperwork at the scene?

You may not yet be in the clear. Keep your eyes open for any letters from the court. The police may have decided to file an application for...

I was caught stealing merchandise and was held in a small office. The police came but did not arrest me.

The police may still summons you for a clerk magistrate hearing. If you do get a letter from the court, make sure to appear at the court date. ...

For the receiving stolen property charge, the maximum punishment is two and a half years in jail for a first offense. However, there are many...

Pretrial probation is generally the next best thing to an outright dismissal. If you do not violate the terms of probation, your case will be...

I was attacked by my neighbor

You may not want your voice heard at this point. Better to protect your rights, and by making a statement, you could be jeopardizing your chances...

What to do -- Husband accused of attack (criminal defense question)

Before speaking with the police or going to the station for an interview, your husband should consult with an attorney. If the police are looking...

How can I prevent my boyfriend from getting arrested; there is a current arrest warrant) and recant my affidavit without pergury

You should be very careful, as you do not want to be charged with filing a false police report. Also, if a warrant has issued, the police do not...

What are the chances this will go to trial?

At this point, you are not even charged with a crime. Your record is clean, and will remain clean if the clerk magistrate dismisses the complaint....

My daughter was assaulted and subsequently "freaked out"

Without seeing the police report and speaking with your daughter, it would be impossible to make an accurate prediction. There are a number of...