No, this is not a right, though you do have a right to the effective assistance of counsel, which MAY include the right to communicate with counsel...

Will my boyfriend go directly to jail for surrendering himself to the court for a bench warrant for DUI ?

His chances for release are better if he self surrenders with an attorney. Good luck.

What case law allows warrantless vehicle searches where there is a third party tip to police.

Great question. Did the passenger have a prior relationship with cops or otherwise show signs of being reliable? Why was the defendant arrested? ...

"[U]nless the question bears a direct and substantial relationship to the position for which the person is being considered." This is the...

Is the statement, "I question your integrity" slander in and of itself?

Like my colleagues, I think slander is unlikely. It's a rough world, especially in politics. Even in a small, private meeting, and the target of...

MY GIRL is in Washington county jail in Oregon. she is being refused medical treatment. she been bent over holding her side

Does she have an attorney? He or she needs to address this ASAP. If she does not have a lawyer, she needs one. If she requires a public...

What am i facing?

That is a serious charge, and if proven, it could certainly result in a jail term, especially if you are convicted after a trial. Whether that...

Mr. Murphy has given you excellent advice. Talk to the recruiter. If you retain a lawyer, perhaps he or she might also try to persuade the...

If I was pulled over for a specific reason and it becomes known that the reason was not valid, shouldn't the case be dismissed?

If th judge finds the officer believed in good faith that he had a basis to stop you, you will have a tough time with this case. But there may be...

The only way to effectively deal with this is to get an experienced defense counsel to assist you. There are no general rules. You have to...