Does someone have more chances of avoiding jail time by hiring a private attorney instead of a public one?

Whether a Defendant serves a jail sentence is up to The Prosecutor and The Judge not The Defense Attorney. A private Attorney, generally, has more...

The points on your license added in NJ should not transfer to your MD driving record. That being said, a citation in NJ should show up on your MD...

How to expunge a contented peace order?

I agree with Mr. Scherr, peace orders can only be shielded. For further information on shielded record eligibility you can visit...

Can I cancel a case against the state or end it in one court trial?

I agree with other Counsel, The State is in the sole position to resolve the case. Your sister will likely be served a subpoena, and if she fails...

Your points on your learner's will be removed after two years have passed with no additional moving violations. Once the suspension on your...

The short answer is, Federal Prosecutors are unlikely to pick up the case from the state level unless whatever evidence was seized also falls under...

Will the feds pick up a state case after the judge granted a motion to suppress the evidence?

The short answer is, Federal Prosecutors are unlikely to pick up the case from the state level unless whatever evidence was seized also falls under...

Motion for a new trial made within 10 days of the verdict are not often granted unless The Trial Judge acknowledges an issue raised at trial was...

I agree with both Attorneys. Although it is possible you will not be arrested at the MVA, there is always an Officer present. Your best option is...

I agree with Mr. Scherr, The Officer handing the citation with your name on it to the passenger does not remove you from responsibility for the...