What type of a lawyer I need to sue for wrongful arrest and illegal detention?

You need a criminal defense lawyer to represent you in the wrongful arrest case and and a civil litigation lawyer to represent you in the illegal...

Palmer and associates

Yes it is legal for lawyers for WalMart to send a letter. However, you need to contact WalMart and make sure that this company iix legitimate so...

7 year sentence..

Yes, good behavior does play a part in sentence reduction and you do get credit for it. The SCDC will also consider any infractions that he has in...

Is there a way around the 3 year wait period to get a record expunged. i'm already off probation.

No, the 3 year waiting period is required by statute.

How long before I can get petty larceny off my record

You may apply for an expungement 3 years after the conviction. However, if you have not yet been convicted you may want to consider PTI (Pretrial...

I was charged with trafficking, but didn't have anything on me when I was pulled over...during my preliminary hearing, the judge

No. Generally you cannot appeal a preliminary hearing. However, the purpose of a preliminary hearing is to find out if law enforcement had enough...

If I don't receive a court summons, should I call the court?

No. Continue to check online on the court's website and consult a lawyer in your area to check for you.

Consult with a Texas lawyer. You may use the tools here on AVVO to locate a criminal defense lawyer in Texas.

What can't I do after having my felony expunged?

Start rebuilding your life, apply for jobs and do what you want to do. The fact that your felony has no been expunged is a good thing and may not...

Have 3 parking tickets w/out-of-state plates,went to DMV + got SC plates and SC driver's license-Do I still have to pay tickets?

Yes. You should pay the tickets, they will eventually be discovered and may make matters worse for you in the future.