My daughters arraignment on 1 year old trafificing charges is next week ; do i need to get a lawyer for this?

Drug trafficking is a crime, and exposes her to direct and collateral consequences that can impact the rest of her life. Respectfully, she needs to...

I need to know my first step in a legal matter of this kind.We don't really have a lot of money.Last thing lawyers want to hear.

In the State where the warrant is, consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to determine what steps need to be taken to lift the...

I agree with the assessments of my colleagues, that the actions you indicate appear to exceed the type associated with self-defense. I urge you to...

Would anyone be able to help or refer me to a pro bono criminal defense lawyer for my fiancee?

While it may not be what you want to hear, most pro bono work is done in regards to civil law, not criminal law. As my colleagues noted, in...

What are the possible ramifications of violating a drug test probation for an arrest of marijauna posession/paraphenelia in Oh?

Mr. Weisenburger is absolutely correct in his assessment. If the violation is sustained, the court can resentence up to the maximim sentence...

Compensations outside court. Possible?

Mr Kaman is absolutely correct in his assessments. Your friend's lawyer has to be the one to follow up on them. Good luck. DISCLAIMER Since I...

My girlfriend was just picked up on a misdemeanor probation violation. She has been in prison 3 days, can she expect to get out?

Until the probation violation is heard by the judge, it is unlikely that she will be released. The quickest way to resolve these situations here in...

Wrongfully accused of statutory rape of an employee in TN can they arrest me and will I go to prison?

All that the State needs to charge you is probable cause. This is a VERY low evidentiary standard. The potential charges are serious, and you need...

Obtaining property by false pretense felony indictment, what are we looking at here.

In most States with which I am familiar, theft offenses are graded by the value of the item taken. There are also a variety of other factors that...

Why do they say if you can not afford an attorney one will be provided , when it's not true?

While I understand the frustration this type of situation causes those caught in it, my colleague is correct that the standards set are considered...