20 years old cop stops me with a beer in my hand and charged me with underage possession and consumption

Sounds like the cop is not old enough to drink either.

Dwi is treated as a felony or indictable offense in Canada. If there was a conviction, you generally have to wait five years for entry. Thus,...

First of all, felony assault on a police officer in virginia is a class six felony and is punishable by a mandatory minimum six months in jail up...

Will a court appointed attorney be able to provide me with what I need?

It depends. There are many good assistant public defenders and private court appointed attorneys out there who do a very good job. However, most...

How can a judge deny public defense when it's unconstitutional?

Looks like the judge determined that your son had the resources to hire an attorney since he made bond. In most jurisdictions, if your son does...

Will a arrest record disqualify me from employment?

It depends. Are you seeking employment in the government which generally has stricter background checks. FYI, honesty is always the best policy. ...

When a first offender fails to meet the requirements, for example fails to complete ASAP class, what are the ramifications?

In Virginia, dwi is a class one misdemeanor, so you can receive up to twelve months in jail and up to a $2500 fine. However, most pleas are to...

Ive got a 3rd degree assault on my juvenile record and its ajudicaded can i own guns

Probably not. You will have to check both state and federal law.

(Oregon) My 14 year old son was arrested for auto theft with two other boys when they went on a joy ride. Do we need a lawyer?

The answer is yes if he can possibly receive a criminal conviction. A conviction can have a significant impact on his future re jobs, education...

Should I hire a lawyer after being charged with failure to maintain control?

Remember there are criminal and civil ramifications for pleading guilty in an accident cases. Most people hire an attorney to navigate them...