Leaving the U.S. on federal probation without permission creates two major problems: getting into Canada and dealing with U.S. authorities. ...

Do not talk to them. Period. I don’t care how friendly they sound on the phone or how many times they tell you “you’re not in trouble.” That line...

I'm sorry to hear about your son's conviction. You should know that he is entitled to a court appointed lawyer to represent him on direct appeal...

How to go about overturning a wrongful sentance

It appears you have two issues here-- that you're looking to overturn a guilty plea, and that your record is erroneously showing that you have...

Is it possible to sue a police department/investigator?

You *may* have a legitimate case against the department and/or individual investigator, but it's highly contingent on the precise facts of your...

My 14 year old son was charged with petty larceny for stealing a cell phone from another student at school. Do I need a lawyer?

Yes. Criminal convictions can have a number of collateral consequences including making him ineligible for federal student loans. If this is a...