It is difficult to answer this question without knowing the strength of the prosecutions case, the facts, and complete history of your brother....

If i am being charged with leaving the scene of an accident but wasnt driving, the police think i was the one driving.

A class D crimes a maximum potential sentence of 364 days and a $2,000 fine. I would like to read the police reports before advising you of what to...

Does cop need to be 100% sure liquid in container is alcohol, operator possesing open alcohol containers on public way ticket?

To issue a ticket an officer only needs probable cause so no they do not have to be 100% sure. At trial the allegation needs to be proved beyond a...

Operating after Suspension is a Class E misdemeanor that carries a potential maximum sentence of 6 months in jail and $1,000 fine. It is very...

HHow will i be notified if my bail is going to be revoked?

I suspect the officer did not know you were on bail when the summonsed you. They should have charged with you violating a condition of release as...

How to get gun rights reestablished after I have been pardoned but no longer live in the state I was pardoned from?

You have to get your guns rights back under federal law if you were convicted of a felony. There is an application process through the ATF. However...

Typically that is public information. Some police departments have this information in press releases, on their websites, and facebook pages. It is...

An heirloom set of silver service was stolen from me and pawned. The pawn shop sold it. Can i get the money from that sale?

If the pawn shop bought the silver piece in good faith then it is unlikely you can get the money from the pawn shop owner. You might be able to get...

Recently charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief, a class D crime in Maine, should I accept the deal or find a lawyer?

If you were unaware that your friend was shooting and did not aid or agree to aid him in the commission of the offense then you are not guilty of...

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Recieving stolen property

To be found guilty of theft by receiving stolen property the prosecution has to prove beyond all reasonable that you received, retained or disposed...