Can I serve on a federal jury trial if my son is currently being held on a federal charge?

You are not disqualified from being on a jury, but some of the attorneys' questions during jury selection may reveal that your son is currently...

I just received my first charge (drug parahernalia).. I am 19 years old and was speeding in Dwight and was pulled over.

If you're managing to scrounge together the money for the fines, I would recommend at least consulting with some local attorneys and seeing if they...

A Canadian immigration attorney can best answer your questions. Broadly speaking, committing an offense factually happens before the matter ever...

Hopefully the victim's claim for such a great loss is completely baseless. Victim impact can greatly affect the types of deals DAs are willing to...

My nephew violated probation by leaving the country.. how much time will he be in jail?

There are a lot of factors that could determine what the outcome would be in a case like this, and it's impossible for you to provide all of the...

Diversion finished, and is expungement necessary for petty theft (misdemeanor)

You can get a copy of the docket from your court case to see exactly what the diversion program achieved for you in your case. Having that, and...

Is it possible to change the judge during motions or before trial in criminal cases? if so how? Thank you

Yes. It is called a 170.6 motion, and most criminal defense attorneys are familiar with the process. It is a "peremptory challenge" to the...

Can i be guilty of being under the influence of a controlled substance

Can the government prove you guilty to a jury without a chemical test? Yes. There may be statements from you or other witnesses admitting drug...

How much jail time?

It's hard to say. Could be anywhere from no jail time, if the matter is dismissed, up to several years in California State Prison. HS 11378...

What happens if I get a second offense in petty theft but my first is cleared by the diversion program.

Things will be tougher this time around. You won't be eligible for the same diversion program. But, with a good defense attorney, you might be...