Do you have to show up for your DwI arraignment in Union County, NC if your attorney is there on you on your behalf?

If you have an attorney, you should ask your attorney. I agree with Mr. White; your question varies from county-to-county based on local custom...

Resist - a Class 2 misdemeanor which, depending on your record level, carries a maximum punishment of 60 days in jail. Disorderly Conduct - a...

Can a felon have a gun?

Consult your local Wisconsin criminal defense attorney. Your two sentence question is extremely complicated. In some states (such as North...

My19 year old daughter was caught shoplifting. What do we need to know before her court appearance?

Contact an attorney. Even if your daughter is guilty, in North Carolina there are local diversion programs (known as "Deferred Prosecution")...

How do I find an attorney with a particular type of expertise and experience?

Try reviewing a specific area of law on the "super lawyers" website in your state. To be a "super lawyer", among other things, you have to obtain...

If I plead the fifth in my civil case, what penalties, charges, or other consequences may be brought against me?

In North Carolina, pleading the Fifth in a civil case clearly is insufficient to charge you with a crime (standing alone). It does allow the fact...

Deferred prosecution. Doctor prescribed meds? DUI

In North Carolina, individuals who are on probation are often drug tested. However, at sentencing, judges often specifically exclude as a...

I was employed by best buy and i attempted to steal something worth 100 dollars. what am i looking at in regards to punishment?

Larceny by Employee is a Class H Felony. If this is truly a "first offense", you face up to 19 months in prison (Class H Felony, Prior Record...

Can i request a prayer for judgement on a failure to appear,and a traffic ticket, myself?

You can ASK for anything. However, when it comes to traffic tickets, citizens normally come out much better in the end if they hire a good...

I just got charged with larceny. I have to go to court 11-5-2013. Is there any way to pay so this will not show up on my records

Contact an attorney. Even if you are guilty, potentially there are local diversion programs (known as "Deferred Prosecution") where upon...