I'm representing myself at trial for a simple misdemeanor (theft) that I didn't mean to commit. What should I say?

Respectfully, this website is not designed as a substitute for law school, or for hiring a lawyer. A theft charge is a serious matter that could...

I was assaulted by someone with an iron- rod, then like a coward, fled the scene but later arrested by the police with various

Did this happen in Rhode Island? All felony criminal cases in Rhode Island are prosecuted by the Department of Attorney General. There is also an...

How can I protect myself?

There is no easy answer to your question-- if you become a witness in a criminal proceeding, you can expect that your credibility will be called...

Can defense file a motion to dismiss based on insufficient evidence, or is this strictly a prosecutorial motion.

Defense counsel can move to dismiss a charge. That does not mean the motion will be granted-- it depends on the specific facts and law involved in...

Once a warrant has been issued for your arrest... is there ANYWAY to get it dismissed other than turning yourself in & such?

My Texas colleagues offer good advice. Is it possible to have a warrant recalled? Yes. Is it likely? No. Courts do not like defendants who try...

If your daughter truly wasn't driving, then she has a defense, regardless of whether she was charged with a DUI. But as my colleague suggests, if...

What step should I take in terms to help my son who got caught with a BB GUN in school?

I agree with Mr. Rothstein-- he will need a criminal attorney with experience in juvenile matters if he has been charged by the police. Otherwise,...

Will a charging officer call my p.o if i get charged and not aressted

Usually a condition of parole/probation is that you report all new charges or contacts with law enforcement. The parole officer is likely going to...

If a convict is on sex offender treatment what are his restrictions?

A suspended sentence means the offender has been sentenced to prison, but the sentence is held over his head, "suspended." If the offender fails...

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I agree, it is prostitution. Your risk is that, if you are caught, you can be prosecuted. The publicity associated with this will be even more...