I'm extremely concerned about a misdemeanor.

Drunk in public is a criminal offense, and arguably your fine payment did not amount to a knowing, intelligent and voluntary waiver of your right...

Can a police officer blood or urine test you for marijuana?

Two other lawyers have already addressed your search question. About having the police test your urine or blood for drugs, the United States...

Given a citation and court date for marijuana possession in Virginia. What are the next steps I need to take?

We will have cause for celebrating when Virginia law falls in step with the more enlightened marijuana possession laws of neighboring Maryland and...

If your criminal charge was available online before you got a PBJ, it seems the same will be true after you got a PBJ, until you get the PBJ...

Maryland is a land of a slew of civilians rushing to the court commissioner's office to press criminal charges. Certainly it sounds good for you to...

A state's prosecutor is close personal friends with a complainant's girlfriend/his campaign supporter. Should he recuse himself?

This issue certainly sounds important as among the items for you to address early on with your criminal defense lawyer. All the best to you. Jon

The judge said that she would expunge my case due to my good citizen record that i have had with no convictions or misdemeanor

As pointed out by those lawyers answering before me, it sounds best for you to present your questions to your trial lawyer or to another qualified...

Must a stetted case be re-opened within a year in order for the case to be dismissed?

Where the agreement among the parties is to enter a nolle prosequi/dismissal after a certain period of time if certain conditions are met, the...

Received a check in the mail that i thought was a loan and cashed it. The check bounced. Am i criminally responsible.

The risks if prosecuted are too high for you to do anything other than to consult with a qualified lawyer. It is essential for any recipient of a...

Beware that the age of consent calculation differs from state-to-state, including the harsher laws in neighboring Virginia. Beware if your parents...