Hi .... I have been charged with poss of a controlled substance outside of the original container. That being alprazolam.

Your record will determine whether jail or probation will be required and the quantity. Talk to your lawyer about getting an evaluation and out...

Can I sue my retained attorney for malpractice?

The standard for ineffective assistance of counsel is high and you must prove that your lawyer acted unreasonably AND the outcome of your case...

If he/she is caught driving on a suspended license, he will be arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation of the vehicle which is a misdemeanor...

What are the customary court trial procedures for criminal law/felony.

Unfortunately this is a complex issue that comes up in white collar multi-defendant cases. Generally defendants who are part of a single conspiracy...

According to the sentencing guidelines on a d felony you are only suppose to get sentenced to 11/2 to 3 years of post release

You are not giving enough information including what your sentence was and if determinate or indeterminate; is it a drug case? are you a predicate?...

What happens if they file a missing persons report or files me as a runaway? Can they make me go home?

Yeah for the next two months (at least) you need to listen to your parents who obviously care about you. You are lucky because a lot of parents...

Someone I know just got arrested for shoplifting 50dollars worth of merchandise. They also have two other misdemeanors. One from

What was it shoplifting at the Galleria? The local judges can be tough on shoplifters in White Plains because they have a big problem at the...

Am I owed money?

Yes I think you owe us all $1,000,000 because I said so.

DWLI 2nd offense (Charged as first) due to surcharge payment. Can I get this dismissed by just going to the courthouse?

You REALLY need to meet with a local lawyer before hand. Don't make the same mistake twice! Use AVVO to find a criminal lawyer in your area.

I was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana(violation) and ambien(misdemeanor). What am I facing?

You will be fine. It's good advice to stay clean and get an experienced defense attorney. I would suggest getting a drug evaluation for your...