I got my first DUI ever- I failed the field sobriety test and my breathalyser was .18- what will happen at court?

As an attorney that practices in DC, I have good news for you - with your score (and the fact that you have no priors) jail time is likely not an...

Is this in the law of self defense

In the District of Columbia you would have a defense to Assault because a push (to get someone, who is clearly about to hit you, is a reasonable...

Pretrial services doesn't test for regular MJ, but does screen for synthetic MJ and other drugs (including prescription drugs) so your friend...

Is it legal for stores to take you to a private room for a search without any cause at all?

Of course if you were NOT accused of stealing anything (as the security guard stated), then the detention and subsequent searches would have been...

Do people take female criminal defense lawyers seriously?

In the District of Columbia we have many well-respected female attorneys practicing. However, I also believe that respect is commanded by one's...

I will pay for the rest of my fees for this month so I payed half so what can I do

In D.C. one can simply ask for an extension to pay (usually granted if all else is going well). The request can be submitted by your CSOSA PO to...

Can I fight this due to zero evidence and the fact she changed her story 3 times in court. And appeal this before sentencing?

I agree that it sounds like you were not successful at trial. If that is the case, you must wait until after sentencing which point (in D.C.) if...

D.C. officers (MPD, Capitol Police) do not all have body cams - and none have dash cameras (that I have seen) yet. The government MUST give you...

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Can I travel to Florida if I have a pending distribution of extacy

When one is released pending another court date in DC, the person is given a sheet of paper from the courtroom clerk that includes important...

Pbj

Assuming that the harassment occurred in the District of Columbia - I agree there is NO PBJ in D.C. There are however, diversion options that...