My husband got a DUI in March, was employed at the time, lost job 2 weeks ago, not related to DUI.

First, there are lots of jobs available to people with DWI convictions. DWIs, unfortunately, are the most common criminal offense, and a lot of...

Can a lawyer go to court in my place and take care of all issues

Potentially. If it is just a speeding ticket, then it's most likely waiveable and the attorney can go in your place. If it's a more serious...

Speeding ticket one night car was uninsured, paraphernalia was found cop let us go next night got in accident friend w/o license

The paraphernalia charge alone is a Class 1 misdemeanor. If you have no criminal record, you'd look at court costs, fine, and possibly probation. ...

Do I need a lawyer

You should either ask for a lawyer to be appointed if you can't afford one, or hire your own. But misdemeanor larceny is a Class 1 misdemeanor...

How much will a lawyer charge to go to court and take care of the issues pertaining to an old ticket

Fees vary. The FTA, however, has likely suspended your license. If you are caught driving on a revoked or suspended license, you face a potential...

How much time could be expected for drug charges?

PWISD heroin is a class H, Sale/Delivery is a Class G, and felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling is a Class I. If he's a habitual offender, he's...

When my felony possession charge (for marijuana) is reduced to a misdemeanor & i pay the fines, can it later be reduced again?

You can potentially expunge the matter: 1. You were under the age of 18 at the time of the offense. 2. You were over the age of 18 at the time...

My brother is fighting a b&e charge in north Carolina an caught a trafficking charge an conspericy

The B&E is a Class H. The Trafficking charge will depend on the type and quantity of drugs - on the low end, 24 months. On the high end approx....

North Carolina has no speedy trial statute. Federal statutory criminal procedure law does not restrict or impose limits on state courts. Federal...

If you were 16 when the sex occurred, then it would not be statutory rape. However, if you were younger than 16 when the sex occurred, then it...