I live in NC, and I got a citation or ticket im not sure but it was for possession and paraphanelia of marijuana it was less tha

Get a lawyer immediately. Do not talk to the police without consulting with a lawyer. While the officer might act friendly to try to get you to...

I believe (as a NY lawyer) that rule 600 is a speedy trial provision, so it might be a temporary waiver of his right to a speedy trial in order to...

If someone is on felony probation for a non-felony charge, what are the chances they can get permission to leave the state?

It depends on your relationship with your PO. The best way to know is to talk to your PO, which you'll have to do anyway to get permission.

I maxed out on parole while on a new charge in NYS. I was given papers.

Hire an attorney that handles parole immediately! If you fully maxed out 20 years ago, I don't understand how they could be looking for you to make...

What is my punishment most likely to be and will I be eligible for a pretrial diversion?

More info is needed, such as your prior criminal history. Usually, a defendant may be eligible for diversion if there are no violent felonies on...

How do I convince a Judge that I need rehab? I am a minor who violateprobation(1st time)and has rec. problems with hard drugs..

Get an attorney immediately to advocate to the judge on your behalf. Get any records from any treatment programs you've been to already to try to...

Why do some lawyers have trouble calling back?

Go to court anyway, it is better than neither of you showing up, causing your license to get suspended.

What is lawful detention during a traffic stop?. if stopped without being told why they should exit vehicle can one remain sitti

More information is necessary to answer this question. If officers fear for their safety, and direct you to step out of the vehicle, to which you...

Is a lawyer able to make sure that a state jail prisoner gets his 20 or 15 percent off?

Usually, the good time reduction in time is automatic from the jail and written into statutory law (at least that's how it is in NY). The lawyer...

Should I request for a public defendant?

I agree with the prior answer, you can only be assigned an attorney for criminal offenses, if you were charged with a non-traffic violation, you...