Do I need to hire an attorney for a trespassing citation?

Assuming that there was nothing more to this, (no damages, alcohol, drugs etc.) I think it very likely that the DA's Office would allow the boys to...

Will I receive probation?

Depending on your age, because this is your first offense, you will be eligible for one of the diversion programs that exist for young people in...

Served time for drugs , after 17 years still on my record , can i get this off. when ever i apply for a job it stops me cold.

Depending on exactly what the charges were and your age at the time, you may be eligible for some relief under new expunction laws provided you...

I was arrested for DWI and failure to maintain lane control. I blew a .06 at the police station and was released the same night.

Consider yourself to be VERY lucky! While it is true that a person can be charged (and convicted) of DWI even if they blow under the legal limit,...

How detailed is a background check

Typically all that the public record shows is the offense date, any plea which was entered and any disposition. It will not show the specific...

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses is ordinarily a Class H felony punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of 40 months unless the value of...

Can I get my husbands record expunged in NC if he had a felony at 17?

There is a new procedure for getting a non-violent felony committed prior to becoming 18. It is not easy and there are a number of hoops to jump...

I was sentenced to house arrest as part of my probation and i would like to know if this also counts as time towards my sentence

Unfortunately, EHA (electronic house arrest) is an incident of probation and does not count as time spent in custody. If your probation is revoked...

Should I take the first offender's program, and then get all three of my charges expunged prior to applying to medical school?

That is a good plan, but you should be aware that most of the applications will also ask if you have ever participated in a deferral program or...

PJC For a misdemeanor Larceny charge

It would depend on a number of factors including your age at the time of the offense, your other criminal record, if any, and what you have done...