Since you were 17 when it happened, your case will likely go through juvenile court, not adult court, even if you turn 18 soon. First-time...

You’ll get to speak with a public defender at your first court appearance or arraignment — that’s when one is officially appointed. Until then, the...

Your attorney can request investigative services at any point, but judges often wait until the case is set for trial before approving funds. It’s...

If your son got a new charge while on a deferred DUI case, the judge could revoke the deferment and send him to jail. It depends on what the new...

If someone’s being held but not listed as a county, state, or federal inmate, that’s a serious issue. They should have a court hearing or official...

For a murder case, you’ll need an experienced criminal defense attorney. If you can’t afford one, ask the court to appoint a public defender —...

You can ask your lawyer about getting the case dismissed or “disposed,” but it sounds like there may be issues with how the evidence was handled....

It depends on the judge and your record. Failing to register is serious, but if you’ve stayed out of trouble and show you’re trying to fix things,...

You could face assault charges, especially if the other girl was hurt. Since you’re 16, your case would likely start in juvenile court, not adult...

You personally can’t get him off probation. Only the court or his attorney can ask for his sentence to be changed or reviewed. If he was wrongfully...