Go to the hearing yourself. Argue the merits of your case with the judge. It should not cost much. There is a good chance the charges will be...

What are my rights when I am at a party but I am completely sober?

On these facts, you probably could have gotten up and walked away. If they arrested you for underage drinking, it would have been an illegal...

My boyfriend violated house arrest for the fourth time, will he serve time? And if so how much time will he serve?

This will depend on his reason for crossing the DC line. The decision will likely come down to the opinion of the probation officer, and his...

My husband has a felony on his record but was never convicted

He needs to face the charges in the home state. There is probably a Bench Warrant out for his arrest in the home state. If he turns himself in, a...

Should I dispute my possession charge?

You haven't provided specific facts to show whether you were in possession. If you believe you are innocent, you should get a lawyer and take...

Got arrested for allegedly street racing, no cars around me only city police but will be sent to county to get tried.

The State has the burden of proof. They have to prove you were street racing beyond a reasonable doubt. They will probably rely on the testimony...

My husband is incarcerated and along with another co-defendant. they both received the exact same sentence

The co-defendant has been approved and your husband has a hold. It appears there is more to this matter than you are disclosing. You should...

How do i know that im getting a good defense from my public defender

Communicate your concerns to you lawyer in writing. Call him and ask what is being done to prepare your defense. Or even better, hire a...

Who sets court dates the prosecuter or the defense in a criminal case

Neither. Generally, the court dates are set by the Court Administrator. Attorneys with scheduling conflicts can get another date.

Probation Officer's are people too. They should understand if you genuinely attempted to be compliant. Stay calm and explain the situation. ...