I was arrested for disordely conduct and will be out of state on the court date do you think i can get a continuance? (In RI)

Probably. It's a good idea to hire a criminal defense lawyer who can help you with the whole case incl a continuance. However, as the previous...

I left scene of accident 3 years ago and the status is "pending". Do I have any options to get my record cleared?

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in Rhode Island. If three years has gone by and your case status is still pending, my guess is that...

Most likely yes. If you hired a lawyer for your DUI matter (I hope you hired a lawyer for a DUI) then call him/her back with the same question.

When do you loose your license if you have been arrested for oui

It depends. In Rhode Island you can lose your privilege to drive if convicted of DUI through either a plea of nolo or guilty, or have been found...

If my exgirlfriend said i assaulted her with a deadly weapon can she drop the charges

It's nearly impossible for an arrest warrant to be cancelled. However, if the warrant was issued based on the reliance of a complaining witness'...

In RI there are two avenues the state has to bring felony charges against someone. First is through the indictment process whereby a prosecutor...

I was told today by a police office that I failed to appear in court as a witness. I didn't receive anything saying to go.

Great questions. First, if you were not under subpoena, then you have not failed to appear. Second, the subpoena you were served with may not be...

Caught shoplifting, what will happen at court (in Australia)?

You need to speak with a criminal defense lawyer in Australia as soon as possible. I'm sure you can find one via the Internet. Good luck and let...

What will happen?.. Disorderly and vandalism charges with no priors.

There are a number a possible dispositions available to you. With no record and no prior arrests chances are good that you could come out of this...

Can a lawyer lie and say they have a plea for you and never do?

A lawyer may not lie to a client especially about something as serious as a plea deal. You can file a complaint with the Supreme Court's...