I would like to know if my son will need an attorney for a misdemeanor drug citation.

Since your son is 16, he will be prosecuted in adult criminal court. Since he's never been in trouble before, he should have options available...

Unfortunately, Simmons would not apply to your case. Federal law defines a "felony" as an offense punishable by more than one year in jail, so...

How does the Federal gov inform you about an indictment ?

If you have even the slightest concern that the federal government is investigating you for a criminal offense, you should contact an attorney...

Hi. whats the chances of getting time or fine for a simple assault for a chest bump during a youth football game

It is very unlikely that you could get jail time for a simple assault charge, unless you have an extensive prior record (in which case you could...

Will walmart press charges against me as a minor in NC and a first time offender on shoplifting an item under $25?

You were lucky you were not prosecuted. In North Carolina, even though you're under 18, you would have been prosecuted in adult criminal court if...

Been charge with communicating a treat would i need a lawyer to defend me or whats the best argument of defense without legal RP

Since the alleged victim in the case is your child's mother, the prosecutor's office will likely treat this as a case involving potential domestic...

I live in North Carolina, and I am looking for an appellate attorney for my husband.

I'm not sure from your question whether you actually need an appellate attorney, or a post-conviction attorney. If your husband was just recently...

This is a little tricky. The Clerk's office is correct that, without a warrant or a revoked bond, the Sheriff's office can't take you into...

My son 16 was cited for possession of drug ( marijuana ) & drug paraphernalia. Court date is in a few weeks

Since your son is 16, this will be in regular adult court, rather than juvenile court. (There are proposals pending in the state legislature to...

Wake County prosecutors typically won't dismiss a case prior to the first court date, because they need an opportunity to speak with the officer...