You won't be the first or the last people to say the officer is mistaken and you weren't really going that speed. However, as you probably...

Police officers have tremendous discretion regarding how to handle allegations of criminal activity. If someone is unhappy with how an officer...

If I correctly understand, you are saying you do not believe you are guilty, you do not want to plead guilty and you have not had adequate time to...

Smell of marijuana mean an unfettered search?

An officer's authority to search depends on a variety of factors and how those factors are interpreted by a court reviewing the search at some...

Do we need a lawyer?

Your son is facing a serious accusation. He stands accused of committing an act of delinquency which would be a felony if committed by an adult. ...

Searching my backpack in my car

Assuming the officer's claim of smelling marijuana provides probable cause to believe there might be marijuana in the vehicle, the officer can then...

Assuming an officer's claim to smell marijuana provides probable cause to believe there is marijuana in the vehicle, the officer can then search...

If I marry someone who has lost right to bear arms due to a domestic violence case that was dismissed, can I still own a gun?

Yes, you can. Your freedoms have not been compromised or taken away. Your spouse would have his/her own separate concerns.

Plea day felony plus 30 days jail

If you are interested in retaining a lawyer to take over the case, then you need to get on the phone and set up some appointments to interview...

Can I get a misdemeanor removed from my record?

It sounds like you failed to appear in court for a misdemeanor criminal offense, not a traffic infraction. Those are very different things. And no,...