I was arrested in Alabama for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Why am I being charged with a felony?

You should contact an Alabama criminal defense lawyer ASAP. Are you sure you were charged with possession and not possession with intent to...

DUI specialists can quickly spot potential issues stemming from the traffic stop, application of the field sobriety tests, breathalyzer calibration...

I do not practice law in Texas, but in most states any one of the alleged probation violations you listed could land a person back in prison. Given...

How to a Defendant uses Circumstantial Evidence and Direct Evidence in a Court Hearing or Trial Court on a Retail Theft case?

You should really hire a lawyer or have a public defender appointed.

Can I ask for a public defender at court Friday for misdemeanor retail theft trespassing and marijuana?

Yes. Your first appearance is typically what is called your "arraignment." At this time the judge informs you what the charges are against you....

If someone in jail was charged with murder and person says it was in self defense how does that person has the charges dropped?

What you are referring to in your headline question is called an affirmative defense. An affirmative defense is used by a defendant when he or she...

If I am on probation and my PO comes to my house for a home visit does he have to announce who he is when he knocks on my door?

You have a lower expectation of privacy when you are on probation. Typically your conditions of release and probation enrollment documents will...

Prosecutor has not filed charges, 2 years after I reported the crime of sexual abuse against my 3 month old son.

I agree with what my colleagues have said. I would just like to add that it is within the sole discretion of the State's Attorney's Office whether...

I need to know if I can sell a Jeep that has been on my property for 2 years.

You posted this under Landlord & Tenant. If the owner was a former tenant who abandoned his property (his Jeep) on your property then you would...

Will a working parent (mother) or unemployed Methadone user(father) get custody of their child?

A lot of questions come to mind when reading your fact pattern: What is your relationship to the child? If the father is unfit, why was the...