Warrants and courtdates

Since it seems that you are already "in the system" you probably have already been before the court or, at the very least, been arrested by a...

It depends on how the prosecutor charges it. If they charge her with malicious desstruction of property as a misdemeanor, the maximum she will...

Legal Resources for Sexual Assault Vistims?

The Domestic Violence Unit at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is very helpful to victims of domestic violence. They will provide...

Is aggrevated assult a felony crime in washington, dc?

Yes. Aggravated assault is defined in Washington, DC when a person who knowingly or purposely causes serious bodily injury to another person; or...

I am an attorney who represents clients regularly on probation violation matters in DC Superior Court. and although I do not represent you, I can...

What will be the punishment for someone who was charged for possesion of marijuana?

The maximum penalty for possession of marijuana in the District of Columbia is 180 days in jail and/or $1000 fine. However, there are at least 3...

I'm in need of an attorney Pro Bono as well as unpaid child support are there any in the D.C. area?

The child support services division in the District of Columbia is very effective in helping you get child support assistance. They regularly...

Where is the justice?

Do you know what messes up your life more than that one little joint? The fear you are going to have every time you see a police officer, every...

A case will normally be resolved one of two ways: (1) a trial, where the government will have to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt; or...

If you are charge with a crime and have a trial date what would be the next thing to do?

Normally if you are in DC the first court appearance will not require you to set a trial date (normally a status date is set). If you already have...