I was arrested at 20 and charged with drug abuse. Went to first offender program and charges were dropped.

Since I wasn't there nine years or so ago I can only guess as to what happened back then. It sounds like you were placed in a pretrial diversion...

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Is there any way for my son to return to the USA after he was deported 5 years ago based on criminal charges?

I too am a criminal defense practitioner with little understanding of our immigration laws. I'm going to edit your question so that it will be...

You are referring to the metal license plate on the back, and maybe in your state the front, of your car? Of that is what happened I will be...

My husband is in jail for agrvated asault simpe asault andangering another person nd teraristic threats what could the outcome b

I don't ordinarily weigh in where some many other attorneys that I respect have done so and with whom I agree. I'm deviating from my usual...

I believe that my first amendment rights were violated freedom of speech to be more precious. So can I do something about that?

I believe that I understand the question and the background you provided. I will restate for the benefit of other attorneys who may not be familiar...

Should I try and scrape money for a criminal defense attorney or should I settle for a public defender?

In my opinion you are best served by privately retsined counsel with expertise in drug defense. I strongly urge you go that route

Boyfriend has court in a diff county but he's in jail. What do I do? Get him a lawyer to appear for him or can they continue it?

I'm not sure how things like this are handled in NC, but up here Sheriff's Deputies transport prisoners from one county to another for hearings...

What to do - Public Drunkenness in Philadelphia PA

I agree with my learned colleagues and also urge you to at least talk with one or more of them. Most of us offer free, if limited, consultations....

Its my first offense of retail theft it was in the amount of 1500 dollars will i be looking at jail time?

I agree with my eastern colleagues; with the information provided, they have outlined your likely best option. Consultation is a must. Most of us...

I live in PA but attend college in Virginia,; if I receive an underage drinking charge at home (PA) will my school find out?

With the little bit of info provided (btw din't post any more details on the Internet) my answer to your question is, Very Unlikely. The more...