If you knowingly parked at a broken parking meter, then you are stuck with the ticket. If you realized that the meter was broken after you...

Does my charge qualify as a wobbler and can it be reduced to a misdemeanor?

What jurisdiction were you convicted in as local rules could be substantially different. If you were convicted in Washington DC Superior Court,...

Expungement or sealing of criminal record (shoplifting, year 2006) in Washington DC.

You were convicted of an "eligible" misdemeanor under DC Code 16-803 and are eligible to file a motion to seal your conviction. This is not an...

Is it possible for immigration authorities of these countries to see this criminal record

If you were convicted in DC Superior Court -- which is the local court in Washington, DC, then there is no automatic deletion of a criminal...

Selected as the best answer

Different jurisdictions have different discovery requirements regarding the turn-over of evidence to the defense. The best lawyer for a specific...

Do I need to get a parole lawyer vs to a public defender who knows nothing about parole?

If your husband is on parole in the District of Columbia through a Superior Court charge, the Public Defender Service (PDS) will assign a public...

The purpose of a show cause hearing is for you to show why, i.e., cause, as to why you should not be held in contempt of court for not following...

My husband missed his court date because he was locked up in another facility.

Obviously the answer to your question depends on the particular jurisdiction. If your husband missed a date in Washington, DC Superior Court and...

Can I or should i go back to my calendar judge

It sounds as if you are in a diversion program (DC Superior Court/Drug Court) that would/should lead to the dismissal of your charge. If you are...

Fiance and I playing she was hitting me I was bear hugging her all n fun then police stop take me2 jail4 simple assault

Your attorney needs to obtain a sworn statement from your fiancé and then introduce her to the prosecutor on your case. If there is no additional...