I was charged with DV later was reduced to disturbing the peace for an argument and was expunged a year later.

I would suggest checking your specific eligibility with the Department of Justice. This link provides information on how to get a sure answer:...

Exactly what the sixth amnd stand for and if you have never been shown the statements made from police interviews is that fulfil

The Sixth Amendment has a lot of rights in one short paragraph. It offers the following protections: -Speedy Trial Right -Public Trial...

I got a stop sign violation today and the officer gave me 'Department Copy'? Does it matter?

This is a very interesting question. Call a ticket attorney in Berkeley and see what they have to say. My instinct is to say that the...

What is the statute of limitations on police misconduct

I'm sorry to hear about this situation, but I'm really glad that your lawyer was able to beat the charges. Sounds like she did an excellent job. ...

LIVE IN A DETACHED GARAGE WOULD LIKE TO OWN A GUN SISTER LIVES IN THE MAIN HOUSE IS A FELON CONVICTED ON DRUG CHARGES

Let me start by saying that I am a California Criminal Defense Attorney and that I'm not particularly familiar with New Mexico law. Nevertheless,...

No. You do not have to take your sun glasses off. In fact, I recommend leaving them on. When you're pulled over, the police are trying to put...

What does this mean?

The defendant is sentenced to two years in prison, doing half time. While awaiting sentencing, the defendant was in custody for 14 days and gets...

PC 488 is petty theft (goods valued less than $950). PC 491.5 is slightly more specific (applies to petty theft by minors, and first time...

My hubby is in prision for robbery

36 years is a really long time, but unfortunately as the other attorneys here have indicated, there may not be any alternatives.

Can you get out of jail if you pay off restitution? Can fugitive of justice charge also be dropped with payment? $1200 owed

This is usually a long process and while paying restitution in Illinois will probably help, they will not be releasing him immediately. And...