What if I wasn’t driving at the time I got my dui?

It is very possible that you have a number of defenses available to you in this case. The first one that jumps out to me is whether the...

Which is worse a DUID OR A RECKLACE DRIVING WITH JAIL TIME ?

Generally speaking, most people would rather take the Reckless Driving charge over the DUI, even if the Reckless Driving involves jail time....

How can I get the courts to lessen my wife's misdemeanor (Ass&Batt) & felony charge (choking) against me

I took the liberty of changing the practice area of this question to Domestic Violence rather than violent crime. Ultimately, now that your wife...

What can I get for a misdemeanor being a minor for marijuana possession?

First of all, you should remove this question as is could be considered an admission of guilt in your case. Avvo is a public website that anyone -...

Why do I have to have a lawyer to file an appeal?

You have the absolute right to represent yourself in a criminal proceeding, which also means that you are able to file an appeal of a decision from...

How does an 18 year old pay $100k court fine?

Your son will have to pay his fines and costs just like anyone else who finds themselves owing money to the court. As Attorney Fremit indicated,...

If you were convicted of the charge that is on your record, or if you entered a guilty plea for some sort of deferred adjudication, then you cannot...

Can a 17 go to jail for getting pregnant his 14 girlfriend?

Even if the 14-year-old "consents" to sex or other sexual activity, you can be charged with, and convicted of a very serious crime. The fact that...

Can I still get nursing jobs with a petty larceny charge ?

There are a number of possibilities that can happen when you are charged with petit larceny as a juvenile. Because nursing is a highly regulated...

What will happen?

As far as a "crime" is concerned, there is not enough information to render an opinion whether there is the possibility of criminal charges. As...