Do I seek a lawyer where the arrest for shoplifting took place ( an hour from home) to save $ on travel time?

Respectfully, the lawyer you chose should be one who has previously handled these types of charges before, who can tell you that a DP will result...

What is the procedure for clearing/expunging a criminal record in state of TN

You need to file a petition with the Court. In TN an expungement results in the destruction of public records of a criminal charge including the...

Got a letter in the mail stating that i have to be in court for my 3rd refusal! Will they send me to jail over this?

The consequences for a third can be substantial. Get a lawyer experienced in criminal defense who has previously represented clients on similar DWI...

If i am on ard in Monroe COunty PA can I move out of the county?

I agree with Mr. Kaman, ask your probation officer, the probation office, or the court that sentenced you. These situations occur all the time and...

Can a person who has been charged with felony drug posession by the state and been aquitted, be charged again by the Federal

I agree with both of my collegues that this is not (under most circumstances) Double Jeopardy. DISCLAIMER This answer does not, nor is it...

What is the typical punishment for a first time offender of criminal tresspassing 1st degree?

I agree with Mr. Kaman. You need to focus on what the penalty will be for the VOP, as that is more likely to result in a disposition and a possible...

Can you turn in your license to the state of CA for 6 years, and not have to pay any fines or do jail time.

Although you give no reason why you think you will be subject to fines or jail, I will surmise that you are charged with something within the...

How do I get something off of my record?

Respectfully, in the economic environment we are in, this is too important to leave to a posting on a website, even one as good as Avvo.com. Look...

The short answer is, it depends on the Judge. If the Judge issued you an Order, the Judge could hold you in contempt of Court for not getting a...

If a citation states that a non-existent ordinance number was violated, what generally happens?

Courts typically allow the summons or complaint to be amended to the correct citation, so long as the charge that was intended to be charged can be...