Wired plea offers are common for codefendant cases in DC Superior Court. It means that a plea offer is not offered unless all of them accept. The...

I signed a fee agreement that I thought covered appeal level work, but apparently now I'm being told it doesn't.

You need to read your fee agreement. Generally, a fee agreement would cover going through it "the first time", and not lend itself to doing...

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What are steps that i should take to help my dad is is currently being wrongfully incarcerated for a crime he did not commit ?

In the District of Columbia, a Motion for a New Trial is usually the way to go in situations like this. While motions for new trials are usually...

Can my eight year old son legally shoot my handgun with me at a shooting range?

I think other attorneys have asked part of your questions, but I will add, since you are from Washington, DC, that the District of Columbia has...

How serious is a misdemeanor charge for Marijuana and Amphetamine possession in DC? What are the maximum penalties?

Possession of controlled substances in the District of Columbia are misdemeanors that carry a maximum of 180 days in jail, $1,000 or both. There...

I have a criminal case in D.C. my lawyer asked for a bond review on fri Oct 11 2013 how long will that normally take

It really depends upon the judge and the judge's calendar. If it is something that does not require immediate attention, such as a release from...

How long should the process take to get something expunged in Washington D.C?

Having dealt with expungements before in the District of Columbia I can understand your frustration. Unfortunately, your attorney is probably...

Was violated on a charge while on probation. Also had other charge pending. Was found guilty after reinstated of pending charge

If I understand your question correctly, you were on probation, were violated after you picked up the "first charge", but were reinstated. Then,...

What are the next steps that i should take?

You should speak to your attorney about filing a motion to dismiss on speedy trial grounds. It is up to the judge to dismiss it, but generally...

Disorderly conduct differs in that it is a "minor" criminal offense, but a criminal offense nonetheless, as it carries the potential for jail time....