I want to know if I can be prosecuted for selling $6000 worth of potentially stolen high end optical equipment to a pawn shop?

The statute of limitations on a receipt/possession of stolen goods charge has likely run. But that is not a formal legal opinion. As a practical...

On a first offense shoplifting charge, I have had considerable success obtaining dismissals by having a client perform community service. But this...

How can I help my husband, he was convicted of making a terrorist threat and given 8 years. I have proof he is innocent.

Did you share your proof with your husband's attorney? Was the proof introduced at his trial? Did a jury consider it? Has your husband appealed...

Will felony be dropped if my son takes a diversion class? read below

You have identified a lot of bad facts. Your best shot for helping him to obtain a dismissal of the felony is to hire an experienced defense...

Hello. I had a court date in which i am a defendant on 8/11 I was very ill just finished chemo treatment.. they said

If you don't have an attorney, you will have to report to the courthouse yourself. Bring copies of paperwork to clearly establish that you were...

My ex wife is being charged w/ embezzlement, forgery charges and unauthorized use of ATM card

If the evidence is strong, then a person charged with this offense and that amount of money is looking at a jail term. If your ex has experienced...

If charged with criminal mischief and he is a minor should I get a lawyer?

Hire a lawyer immediately! The police and probation are not looking out for your son. Their job is to investigate crime and supervise individuals...

Can a warrent be sent out if you don't pick up the phone when your parole officer calls?

He needs to go in and meet with the probation/parole officer. If he has evidence-- like a receipt for his new phone, it may help bolster his claim...

If a person is in custody in Maine awaiting transport to California, is it possible to keep him in Maine for his hearing ?

Mr. Folsom is correct. If he is on California probation, a Maine court cannot adjudicate his violation. He will be required to return to...

Wrongfully detained and imprisoned due to a falsely filed warrant.

Is there a chance? Yes. But as my colleague suggests, it is difficult to successfully make a claim against the government. What you should do is...