Should I appeal clerk magistrate's "no probable cause" finding?

A clerk magistrate's hearing or a show cause hearing is for the clerk to determine if the application for a criminal complaint should issue. The...

Looking for a lawyer to appeal case based on the new retroactive crack cocaine law. has already served 10 yrs minimum sentence.

You are going to need an attorney in MAine to help you with your case. I would try to contact the bar association in the State of Maine for more...

My 21 year old son got caught stealing $89 dollars worth of merchandise at JC penneys,

YES YES and Yes, The reason is because if your son is able to convince the clerk not to issue the complaint the case will end right there and it...

I was arrested for dui in Maryland about 15 yrs ago and was given a PBJ and completed probation with no problem.

Unless the court runs your interstate record your Maryland arrest probably will not show up. Even if it does you seem to be eligible for the first...

My boyfriend got arrested for possesion of a gun , and drugs, any attorneys do pro bono work?

If your boyfriend cannot afford an attorney he can ask the court to appoint him a lawyer. He would be interviewed by the Probation Department to...

My boyfriend got arrrested for a handgun and drugs are there attys that do pro bono work for cases like these?

If your boyfriend cannot afford an attorney he can ask the court to appoint him a lawyer. He would be interviewed by the Probation Department to...

My father is getting charged with larceny over $250.

It seems that it is too late to make a payment to the alleged victim. It is probably not the victim that is asking for charges rather the police....

Your Massachusetts criminal record will only show criminal offenses that you have been arraigned on in a Massachusetts court. If there has not been...

Can I get oui punishment lowered if I was fleeing harm's way?

The punishment for on OUI is typically the same, there is no way to have it lowered only judges may be more strict. Given the facts as you stated...

The quick answer is yes. You can be charged with larceny over $250. That is a felony and a charge that should be treated very seriously.