Is there a law that Mandates a person must address the judge with a Yes SIR or No SIR response ?

I agree with my colleague. Going to court on a criminal charge is really not a casual thing. If you are a defendant, you are facing the potential...

What happens next?

Respectfully, the person that you should direct this question to is your attorney. He/she cannot read the judge's mind, but your lawyer is in the...

Can I tell someone's employer that they have plead guilty to a violent crime without being accused of defamation?

Yes, you could potentially be sued. And frankly, if this person was hired and presumably passed a background check, what business is this of...

Can I get an indecent liberties with a minor charge expunged or dropped to a lesser non registerable charge. Sor ruining my life

Since this happened when you were in the Marine Corps and you reference North Carolina, it sounds like that is where the charge occurred. That's...

How do I take care of a felony warrant without going to jail?

If your charge is in West Virginia, you should be looking to hire a West Virginia attorney to help you, and hopefully resolve this matter. If you...

I agree with my colleagues. If that was your bac, you would be in a morgue. But if you have been charged with dui, you will need an attorney. ...

Can a bondsman put a warrant out for my arrest if I don't pay them even after I go to court?

If you are going to burn the bondsman who got you out of jail when you needed it, that does not bode well for you. I agree that you should be be...

Do I have to pay a civil demand?

Don't pay it. You were quite fortunate. Learn a lesson from this. The next time, you may not be so lucky, and a record of stealing will...

What can I expect next, and what should I do to protect/prepare myself?

As my Colorado colleague has suggested, there is no way to predict what could happen. I think you should not talk to the police unless you first...

If I'm on probation for larceny can i violate my probation for smokin weed

It is possible, especially if your original offense had some connection to drug use or abuse. The use of medical marijuana is legal under Rhode...