Do I need to hire an attorney?

Your boyfriend's chances for parole are probably better if he hires an attorney who has experience appearing with clients before the parole board. ...

Not at this time. The only way to expunge a federal conviction right now is via a Presidential pardon.

My son has a murder charge he has been locked up for months is it common to rarely hear from his attorney and should he go to ?

Obviously this is a serious charge. Your son should expect to communicate with his lawyer on a reasonably frequent basis. However, his lawyer is...

My Florida brethren may disagree-- but I don't see your son's sentence being extended for being disciplined inside a jail or prison, unless he is...

Iif someone is on registry in Indiana but has no probation or parole and gets arrested in another state what can happen?

I'd be surprised if much of anything happens, if he is not under probation or parole restrictions. Registries exist to alert law enforcement and...

When I win the Superlotto...

If you win -- and I hope you do-- contact a business or estate planning lawyer. You are probably going to want to set up a trust and then have the...

You can "beat" a gun charge by (1) not sharing your facts with the public on AVVO; (2) meeting with and retaining the best criminal defense...

How can I find out a court date of a felony on someone who who sexually assaulted a mentally defective girl, in Florida?

Court dockets are generally public, though there may be some privacy restrictions where a sexual assault crimes is alleged. You can check the...

Can someone that's on probation for assaulting a minor in Alabama be in a bar?

It certainly sounds like she can be in a bar. If her probation is up there are not restrictions on what she can do or where she can go. If she is...

Do character references alone, such as local police or firemen, have any influence on the DA when they decide on a plea offer?

Character references can make a difference. But they are unlikely to get a case dismissed. Good character letters can have a significant impact...