My son is a 30 year old graduate student, that has been convicted of a drug offense & is serving 24 months in the federal system

Pardons are usually granted only for the most compelling reasons. With the passage of time it becomes easier to obtain a Pardon but it is stilll...

I got charged with a AI, possesion of marijuana, and possesion of a controlled substance. the drugs were in a womans purse and

It depends on your probation officer. Get a letter from the women stating you had no knowledge she had drugs, if she is willing. Since you were...

It depends. I am a Connecticut Lawyer. Did you enter the plea in Court? I take it you did not, so, yes you can change your mind but check with a PA...

Can a winning plaintiff (civil case) take over my store/cafe and home which is in the building? How can I protect myself?

First of all, what type of insurance do you have? I take it the Plaintiff is a former employee? Has the insurance company filed an Apppearance on...

I have a bench warrant for failure to appear and 2 tickets: no insurance and expired tags. What is the best way to handle this?

Aside from getting a lawyer, your best bet, and probably realistically your only bet, is to negotiate a deal with the Prosecutor. You cite...

Why is my 11 year old son being charged with 5 th degree assault?

First: This is a Juvenile Case. Records are sealed. You stated "They got into a fight." That's enough probable cause for an arrest right there. As...

Is it better to have a prenup done in America or have a Thai prenup if we are getting married in America? What holds up better?

It's not where you are getting married that's important given your choice of Country pre-nup question: it's where you might end up getting...

Hello, I just found out today that I've been investigated for welfare fraud for $2000.00 I have a clean background and it's my p

Yes you could. Again, first time offenders in many States have diversionary programs available to them for offenses not of a serious nature. I am...

A Pre Trial Diversionary Program like AR (In CT) Talk to a Mass lawyer. Any criminal charge is serious but it sounds like you learned your lesson...

Did I commit sexual assault or sexual contact and should I get a defense lawyer?

You do not have to have intercourse in order to commit a sexual assault. In your case, I assume there is no forensic evidence establishing...