Why isnt my husband given a court date for a case he has been indicted on?

It can take the court several weeks (sometimes up to a month) to schedule a Supreme Court arraignment on the indictment. Make sure to keep in...

Do I need a defense attorney? Accused of violation Harrassment,civilian arrest not police

Don’t try to go at it alone. It is always smart to have an attorney representing you when dealing with the criminal justice system.

Calculating the 10 year Sentencing Period

The 10 years runs from the date of the sentence. If there was any incarceration involved that time is excluded from the calculation. In your case...

Does an order of protection show up in a background check?

An order of protection appears on a NCIC/III. Orders of protection usually require that all firearms must be surrendered. I don't know how this...

Charges can still be brought. The police should be contacted and this should be reported. Let the authorities concern themselves with the evidence.

Violation of Felony Probation

If after a hearing it is determined that you have indeed violated your probation the court can resentence you to any lawful sentence on the...

Shoplifting case against a minor

I generally advise clients to ignore these demand letters. You don’t owe them anything. in order for you to owe them something they would have to...

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If given probation (not a sentence or serving time) for a felony, is this the same as being convicted of a felony?

Probation could be a sentence imposed (even on a felony) but it may be possible that there was a probationary period as a condition of some sort in...

Do i need a dui attorney for my first offense?

Absolutely. An attorney knows the law and system much better than you and can insure that you get the best possible disposition. Don't even think...

Should I hire a criminal defense attorney?

Absolutely. An attorney knows the law and system much better than you and can insure that you get the best possible disposition. Don't even think...