I was wondering how long can the police hold a car if they are checking it cause they think its evidence?

They can keep the car until your case is resolved if it is considered evidence of a crime or a crime scene. They can even move to forfeit the car....

I agreed that both I and my codefendant knew the goods were stolen does that makes me a cooperating witness ?

I assume that you were asked this question during the course of your guilty plea colloquy. It does not mean you later have to testify, unless you...

Missed traffic court while incarcerated by the state of Arkansas- now, years later held on no bond for failure to appear.

Hire an attorney who can obtain proof of your brother's incarceration and provide it to the court, and, hopefully, get him in front of a judge.

You need an attorney to represent you. In many instances, as part of a plea bargain, charges can be reduced to a less serious offense, with less...

Can I reopen a duo case from 1997 that I plead guilty to..my first time..

I agree, the time to appeal passed a long time ago. And a driving under the influence case (or a refusal case), because it is a motor vehicle...

How can you find out if there is a warrant for your arrest in Atlanta GA without going into the court?

You - or better yet, an attorney - can contact the court and ask. They should be able to access information about your case by using your name and...

Can my probation officer make me take drug and alcohol classes

Yes. Failure to follow probation's recommendations in this circumstance will likely lead to a violation of your conditions of probation.

My sister was leaving walmart after paying for her stuff all except she didn't pay for a couple items in her cart

She will almost certainly be charged. She should hire an attorney right away and should not discuss her case with anyone besides her lawyer. The...

What are my chances of getting a 3rd shoplifting charge dropped with a Public Defender. It was an honest mistake this time.

As a former public defender, I can say, without hesitation, that some of the finest attorneys I have ever known were - and are - public defenders....

Should my son get a lawyer?

Yes, you should get a lawyer. These tickets total a minimum of 7 points, depending on how fast your son was allegedly driving. If he is a...