What does it mean when you say you plead no contest?

In laymans terms, a nolo contendere (I will not contest it) plea, is the functional equivalent of a guilty plea in a criminal case. If this type of...

If a person is charged with a crime and arrested in another city would the lawyer they hired go and help with bail?

Bail would be set by the Court in the County where the charge is filed. If the person does not have the ability to post the bail themself, they can...

I got a misdemeanor theft charge for attempting to take 4 cookies that were going in the garbage. Will I be convicted?

Once you have pled, there are typically Court rules that impact the ability to withdraw the guilty plea, and time periods that limit when the...

Criminal Charges or Self Defense?

I agree with the sound assessment and suggestions of my colleague. If you (or another person you are writing about) are charged, do not try to...

Here in NJ, among other things, I would advise a client to perform all of the conditions of probation, pay off all fines, start performing...

How much "time" will he get?

I agree with my colleague, that there is no practical way to assess the answers to your question 'how much' without a comprehensive review of the...

A Mother at her Wits end

If I understand your first question, the answer would have to be a conviction that results in the imposition of a significant period of...

I was served a summons to appear in Palm Beach county Fl. The chargeis Mis. Battery, It is a false charge and dates back to Feb

I agree with my colleague. The State has taken too many discrete steps to get the case to this point, to think that they are just going to stop and...

If I plead guilty to possession of cocaine ,!st offense what are options of punishments?

While this type of question seems to be a simple inquiry, there are too many variables that come into play in any case to determine what a sentence...

Can i be charged for this?

Can you be charged, Yes. The legal theory the State would have to use is called joint-constructive possession, which allows you to be charged with...