If a person buys a stolen item - without knowing it was stolen - will he be deemed as having a criminal record after the case?

A charge of receiving stolen goods that results in a conviction will result in a criminal record. But in order to make out such a charge, the...

Federal: Conviction decay period

I agree with Mr. Lowther. If any portion of his prior conviction, including probation or supervised release, extended into the 15 year period, it...

Is there a way I can fight my larceny charge?

Unfortunately, this is not a private website, and anything you write here can be seen by police officers and prosecutors, including members of the...

First Time Charge, Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, Should I Hire an Attorney?

Your best chance to avoid a record and sanction is to get a lawyer involved. It is not a huge case, but it can still have an impact on your life....

I think the clerk told you what you could do to get the warrant lifted. Maybe you could borrow the money from someone, but one way or another, you...

Do I get my bail back from bondsman now my charge dismissed?

Sorry, but no. You only get bail money back when you post it yourself. When the bondsman posts it, he charges a fee. Once you are released, his...

Caught shoplifting at store left the item on the front curb and drove off. The store has cameras and probably got plate number.

If the police were called it will be investigated and your identity is likely to come up. The owner will have some influence over the outcome of...

Will i be detained once i plead guilty on a federal drug charge?

You may be detained, but then again, you may not. Your attorney is in the best position to answer this, after consulting with the prosecutor and...

Is there Florida case law for motion to suppress because of right to privacy or illegal search?

I agree with Mr. Dillingham. AVVO is not designed to provide in depth legal analysis, and it is not a substitute for it. Is there case law that...

DUI and injury to 2 people. In jail now and waiting for trial. They offer him to agree with 5 years in prison without trial.

DUI law has changed dramatically. When people are injured as a result of a DUI, in this day and age jail is the usual penalty. If your friend is...