While the initial drug test during PTI is usually to determine services that you may need and won't be a basis to kick you out, if you are...

I can tell you that when I was a prosecutor, I would never take a case like this to trial for that very reason, because a reluctant victim,...

My CoC in the AF has targeted me and lied in paperwork to decline my re-enlistment (after 14 yrs). How do I fight this?

You should also consider filing an EO complaint if you believe that you have been "targeted" based on an improper basis, like gender or race. ...

I just started collecting military pension at age 60. Retired prior to 11-year marriage so is spouse entitled to anything?

Also, you should know that military retirements are paid out directly by DFAS. Normally, a former spouse will send a copy of your court order...

What can I do now, leave public defender, hire a real attorney, or fly home asap and try to come up with money Im being charged

I'm not sure how PTI is run in your jurisdiction, but when I was an Assistant Solicitor a few years ago, I would bend over backwards to get someone...

Can I be found guilty based off hear say?

You are correct that hearsay is generally not admissible in courts, however, judges and magistrates in municipal and county magistrate's court...

If Ive been charged criminally with Financial Identity Fraud but the victim wishes to stop charges. Is that possible?

You should also know that the Solicitor's Office prosecuting the case may have their own forms and procedures for a victim to indicate their...

Me and my cousin went to a festival with a friend. Friend had cocaine and pills in car. We didnt know. Results?

I have to disagree with the last attorney with regard to the cocaine. To establish "constructive possession" of drugs, that is, when drugs are...

I have a son who lives in NY State. He is facing 3 misdemeanor charges. If he skips court and moves in with me in SC, would I

As a practical matter, your son is really only at risk of extradition to NY if NY has requested his return to law enforcement in other states. If...

In SC what is considered a misdemeanor vs a felony when it comes to shoplifting?

Mr. Edwards is correct that Shoplifting $2,000 or less is a 30 day misdemeanor. And as he mentioned, a shoplifting 3rd or subsequent offense is a...