Should I hire a lawyer if I got charged with a Class B misdemeanor in Texas? Or what course of action should I take?

If you are charged with committing a criminal offense you should certainly have an attorney assisting you. It is never smart trying to navigate the...

Do i have to forward the certificate of disposition to DCJ to make sure the sealing order was followed?

You don’t have to forward it to DCJS, they will comply automatically. There is no uniform certificate and each court has its own format. It...

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Violation of 221.05: Unlawful possession of marijuana. SAP-D and Section 160. 50 CPL

I can’t tell you why no one called your parents at the time of “arrest” but if I had to speculate it’s because they weren’t taking you brother into...

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How can a judge give me a Class C felony for a charge of a criminal possesion of a controlled substance in 4th degree?

The theory is constructive possession. This means that you, and each of you, had dominion and control over the contraband and as such all can be...

Can the state combine different cases involving only one defendant in just one indictment?

There are circumstances under which they would be able to consolidate the cases, but there would have to be some sort of connection between the two...

There are circumstances under which they would be able to consolidate the cases, but there would have to be some sort of connection between the two...

Can a moving violation ticket be dismissed?

Based on what you describe the errors aren't fatal and if necessary the judge will allow the cop to amend it at the time of the hearing. In NYC...

Can police enter your house with a key knowing there is disabled person there without a violent situation?

I suspect that there is more to this story. How did the police get a key? The police can enter private property under one of four conditions 1)...

Can a lawsuit be filed by someone in prison?

Yes