Would it be difficult to move a court date to a later date in a city I don't live in?

You need an attorney to represent you and to answer this question. All narcotics charges are serious, but you may be able to move the date. Hire...

What is my best defense?

Arriving at a sound legal strategy or "best defense" is what lawyers do, and it really cannot be done in an online Q and A forum. Lawyers spend...

This is not a criminal defense issue. If you dispute what the hotel has done, contact your credit card company. If the housekeeper says that...

My friend wants to get married in coldwater Michigan but has warrants for missing court will they do a background check

If your "friend" is hoping to get married while technically a fugitive from a court, I am afraid she has her priorities in the wrong order. Any...

Will shoplifting a t-shirt stay on my record forever?

Diversion is often the best option for a first offender, but please, do not take your advice from the shopkeeper or loss prevention officer. ...

How long will it actually take for my case to go to trial?

Mr. Finnecy is right, as usual. Every case is different. The same charge, with different facts, could take a few months or it could take a year. ...

Is it true that you can't challenge a statement during initial police questioning until after indictment?

Generally, criminal defendants do not challenge the admissibility of statements until the case has been indicted or informed. For the specific...

Is it incriminating to have given the judge access to my police report?

I cannot imagine a judge dismissing a criminal case (especially in the domestic violence realm) without knowing what the facts/allegations are. ...

What type of attorney do I need for my situation?

I agree with Mr. Goldberg. Look for a criminal defense attorney who has experience dealing with the probation officer. This kind of request...

Will the court check to see if I'm still in town if my request to leave to county got denied?

You have received good advice from my brethren in Texas. Basically, you want to know if it is okay to disobey your probation officer. No...