If arrested twice for DWI/DUI in Florida, but leaves state before appearing in court, how long is before charges are dropped?

If a person voluntarily absents themselves from the court proceedings, then any speedy trial calculations are tolled. In other words, none of the...

It's very possible that even with hiring an attorney, a judge will require your presence to vacate the warrant. However, the longer you wait to...

Is it possible to get misdemeanor cases sealed so that they don't show up on your background check for employers

New York does not expunge criminal convictions. Misdemeanor cases are only sealed if you were granted youthful offender status. Your question...

Hi. This lawyer ripped me off with 12k for immigration. He charges $300/h. How many hs would he say he worked 8 days if I fire?

No attorney can accurately guess how many hours another attorney worked on your case. However your math is off. If he worked 60 hours at $300/hour...

I need help

Feeling guilty and asking nicely won't get the charges dismissed. Having an experienced defense attorney fighting to get you a second chance will....

What kind if charges do I face and do I need a lawyer.

Sounds like criminal possession do a controlled substance in the 7th degree, possession of drug paraphernalia and possibly driving under the...

Since there was no police action there is nothing to appear of a criminal nature. That being said many retail stores keep a private database of...

I had a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge (ACD) that was dismissed in 2011. Will it show up on a background check?

The charges should have been dismissed and the record sealed after one year. It will not show in most background searches. However, remember that...

Have an order of protection for my sister, went to court today, it was adjourned for a hearing in 14 days do I need a lawyer?

More information is needed. Who is supposed to stay away from whom? Is it criminal court or family court?

Can you have a theft/concealment of a MV or TRL on your driving record if you were never arrested/convicted of such a crime

Obviously nothing should appear on your record that you were not convicted of. However it would be impossible to speculate how this error occurred....