I was convicted on the testimony and investigation of a officer who pleaded guilty to lying to the F.B.I.what can I do?

There are a lot of issues that need to be considered when it comes to post conviction relief. You need to contact an appellate/post conviction...

Is it possible to get a suspended sentence reduced or even taken away?

Unfortunately, under the justice reinvestment act, the only way a Judge can activate a sentence is after a probationer has violated his sentence by...

Can a 911 call be used to convict a person even if the witness isn't present ?

Your question is very broad, and difficult to answer without knowing the full extent of the evidence that the State has (as well as how much your...

How much does it cost to get your record expunged (I only have one misdemeanor from 8 years ago)?

You will need to call around for pricing, because each attorney is different. In terms of how long it takes, Motions for Expunction generally take...

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Probation violation in NC = automatic activation of suspended sentences ?

If a lawyer has been appointed by the State to represent you, that lawyer should not be asking you for money, ever. If convicted, you may be...

Police officers need what is called probable cause to arrest you for any offense. For probable cause to exist, the officer must have "sufficiently...

In NC prior to 2003 what is now sexual battery would have been considered assault on a female right?

N.C.G.S. 14-27.5A, Sexual Battery, is a sexually violent offense under N.C.G.S.14-208.6(5), and as such is a reportable conviction, but only for...

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Are they gonna inform my job that i got caught shoplifting? I have a court date what should i do

The police and/or the District Attorney's office will not call your job to inform them of the charge. However, your job may found out through...

How do I find out about bench warrants and extrication ?

He absolutely should contact an attorney in Washington State, and get the charge cleared up. It is very likely that Washington has entered the...

Is there a way that he wont go to jail although we both confessed to the crime?

This is a very serious offense, and honestly, jail is the least of his worries. A conviction for this triggers registration requirements under the...