What is the top criminal lawyer in lafayette I can hire for owi and a gun charge

The best way to find out who qualified counsel is in Lafayette, Louisiana is to conduct local research and consult with lawyers in that area. If...

My son was,arrested 12/5/14 new case and it was dismissed 12/19 how long can they keep him in custody if it was dismissed

It sounds like there would be no basis to hold him on that case. However, if there are other holds--a different case, a warrant, etc., then he...

My fiance was arrested for a true bill of indictment for drug charges, but they did not read him his Miranda rights.

A "true bill" simply means that the grand jury has voted an indictment. Miranda rights have no bearing on this fact; Miranda rights only relate to...

Hire an attorney who can contact probation, local authorities, etc in order to get proof that you are not on probation. A certificate of...

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If I tell a judge I didn't commit a crime an he says I can't take a plea then turns around an lets me take it is that legal

Every day in courtrooms across America, defendants plead not guilty or otherwise deny they committed a crime. The vast majority of them then...

What are my chances to get my larceny charges dismissed?

"Price reduction" is not a legal defense to theft. Different states may have different value thresholds for making some larcenies more serious...

Should I hire a lawyer for a bench warrant/restraining order violation or fly out and turn myself in?

Its understandable to be concerned about finances. But having an attorney involved at every step is important to maximize the chances for the most...

Can I Get My Statement Thrown Out in Court?

You have raised some interesting issues as to whether the police made you promises in order to obtain a statement. You have also made some public...

The police came in searched my home but when I called my lawyer he said he has no discovery on me what does that mean

Your post is not clear. Are you stating that the police searched your home but the prosecutor has not turned over any paperwork to your attorney...

My daughter is 16 having sex with a boy who is 18 what are our legal rights and where do we file?

Situations like this call for a deep breath and extreme caution. There are several options here, some of which are more unpleasant for several...