Coincidently I just had a similar situation. I regret to say that the likelihood of jail time is real. You should spend your money on a good...

What do I do?

Regrettably most employers have access to your CORI record, especially any work involving children. Since the case is still pending then there is...

Mall security

Mall security are usually trained to act appropriately to the occasion. If they see or believe that a crime has occurred or is occurring then they...

Do I need a criminal lawyer?

You have two choices. One, do the community service hours and then bring that letter of completion to the court. Two, go to court and ask for...

I have reason to believe that I might be arrested on drug charges. Is there a way to do it peacefully?

I will refrain from commenting on the dramatic inferences you suggest will happen. Try to be more objective and rational when dealing with the...

I am being charged with class d distribution and did not have anything on me or my vehicle

Typical Boston scenario: Police see what they believe is a sale of drugs from A to B. B is stopped, searched, drugs are found, B says he got...

First time petty larceny charge, what are my chances of getting a dismissal before arraignment?

Since you already have a lawyer, I gather you are seeking a second opinion. If you have not yet been arraigned: formally notified of your...

I am 22 and my ex is 19. Can I go to jail if I got her pregnant while I'm still married on paper but separate.

The other attorneys already answered your main question, so I will not add to that. However, I'm seeing other potential problems developing that...

Shoplifting with previous history as a minor.

Juvenile arrests/convictions are not usually expunged from your record, The records are simply kept confidential and only released to law...

I was handcuffed by police officers that never read me my rights then put in an ambulance and held overnight..can I sue

I would presume that the state trooper and the local police believed that they were trying to prevent a potential "Under the Influence" driver from...