Can my probation officer keep me away from my soon to be husband

Evidently you do have a criminal record, but you do not say what it is for. Without knowing your charge, it is hard to answer this question. If...

Right to speedy trial

Mr. Sachs has laid out your options. I suspect that your attorney knows the court rules and the case law and has concluded that a Speedy Trial...

Do i need an attorney?

If you are asking that question, you know the answer. A criminal charge for theft is very serious, and the key here is to keep it off your record,...

I have a misdemeanor warrant from colorado fail to appear. it was supposed to be over a year ago but i found out they renewed it

I am going to apologize in advance, because I am sure you will not like what I am going to say. The smart thing to do is to go to Colorado and...

Should my daughter attend the preliminary hearing where she is the victim?

I agree with Mr. Francomano. You and your daughter should not be concerned, as she would probably not be called as a witness at a preliminary...

How can I get help for my son with his criminal case?

If your son has been arrested or even if he is only under investigation, these are very serious accusations. They are felony charges. Your son...

My boyfriend has been in custody. Since december 30 2014 his case is federal he charged with ex felon. In possession of firearm

There just is no way to predict this. A retained attorney may be able to devote more time to this case than appointed counsel. But it really...

How can I have a warrant out for class b misdemeanor theft when I didnt steal the item?

You can have a warrant because you had a stolen phone and the detective does not believe your explanation. What you can do to correct this is to...

What can I do?

You have been charged with a crime. You have shared some details, but unfortunately not nearly enough to be able to assess what happened to you. ...

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If stopped while driving on suspended DWI license, is that mandatory jail time?

Most states take a VERY DIM VIEW of people driving while their licenses are suspended due to a DWI. Jail is mandatory here in Rhode Island and,...