Question on reopening

Reopening a case is very difficult. There are rules in place to make sure that proceedings are fair, but courts want finality for cases as well. ...

If you have a new lawyer, I think you are best advised to speak to her. I appreciate that you are trying to tell us what happened to you, but it...

Will I get into more trouble ?

You say you were arrested, but it sounds as though you only dealt with the Walmart loss prevention officer. That is not the same as a formal...

I was charged with larceny over $250 dollars after allegedly shoplifting a watch that cost 150 and I gave it back

You need a lawyer. If you have a record, it will be much harder to catch a break. You need someone who can minimize whatever damage there may be,...

I have been sentenced to community service is there any hope for me to take back my guilty plea i did not commit the crime

Is it possible to withdraw a plea? Yes. Is it easy? No. There are time limits, and as a general principle, courts are reluctant to allow...

My Active Duty boyfriend and I were falsely accused of sexual assault.

Whether a lawsuit is worth it is really up to you. Prosecutors and police officers are very difficult to sue if they are acting on evidence that...

Do i have to attend dui classes and get a sr22 to renew my license.

I am sorry, but there is not much you can do, at least, not in Rhode Island. You may want to check with an attorney in South Carolina, hopefully...

You can, of course, use the Find a Lawyer tab here on AVVO. Another way to answer this is by asking several attorneys, including those who...

Your inquiry is somewhat confusing. You say he is a "friend"? You say his probation is unsupervised, but the police already know and keep giving...

Typically the case will be continued, or postponed, until the report is completed.