Wil these obligations help my boyfriend NOT go to jail? If so, how and if not, why not? & What will help us?

Please use discretion with what you post on Avvo or any other public forum, as incriminating statements can be used against you by law enforcement....

Your question is whether you can still be violated after your probation has expired for actions or non-action that occurred while you were on...

A bench warrant has been issued for my son (18yo) because he missed a court date. Does he need a lawyer to turn himself in?

Your son does not necessarily "need" an attorney for the purpose of turning himself in on the bench warrant. However, an attorney may be able to...

I'm 16 years old and I got caught shoplifting at JCP.

Please use discretion with what you post on Avvo (a public forum), as anything incriminating that you post may be used against you. It sounds like...

I have a cds charge over 10 grams in the state of maryland. Is a public defender ok or should I hire a private criminal attorne

In terms of qualifications, there is no difference between a private attorney and a public defender. Both private attorneys and public defenders...

On Probation and caught 3 charges what will happen?

As my colleagues have correctly pointed out, no one can say with absolute certainty what will happen at sentencing if your brother is found to have...

Can you be charged and convicted based on what a doctor says only

As my colleague Mr. Scherr correctly pointed out, anyone can be charged with a crime. Whether or not an individual, once charged, can be convicted...

My son was supposed to complete an outpatient drug treatment program to keep from going to jail

If your son is alleged to have violated the conditions of his probation, then the court will hold a violation of probation hearing where the court...

Can i get nolle process with being arrested for a small amount of cocaine i have no criminal record

Yes, the State may decide to enter a nolle prosequi in your case, but such a decision is entirely at the discretion of the Assistant State's...

I was punched in the face by an employee of a restaurant. I have pictures of my black eye. What are my rights?

It sounds like you may have been the victim of a second degree assault. Generally speaking, second degree assault is the (a) causing of harmful...