Should I plead not guilty to misdemeanor shoplifting charges in my first court appearance and ask for a public defender?

As a public defender, I can tell you that I really appreciate it when my clients apply ahead of time instead of just waiting until their court date...

Possession of a controlled substance

One of the first things your attorney should look into is whether the officer had a legally valid reason to pull you over to begin with. If not,...

How to go about getting daughters father released, sentence reduction, possible probation reinstated not really sure

Any time someone is on probation and they are arrested for a new charge, the Judge can hold a probation violation hearing and revoke their...

I am facing a criminal case in which I feel that my best interests is not a concern for the Public Defender that I have.

As a public defender myself, I can tell you that most of us are doing the job because we want to help people. Just like any job however, you will...

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What has happened to your son in within the law and, while it is rare, does not violate his rights. What most likely occurred, given your...

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Can someone get into trouble for allowing two unrelated people on probation to be in their house around their children.

I don't know of any law that says she cannot have them at her house or around her children just because they are on probation. However, if she is...

What happens in this situation of someone stealing from a store?

Your friend does not have to give a statement to the police. That said, it is probably not a good idea to ignore the police request for an...

What happens to a person if they are charged with second degree property damage and they are 20 years old

It is possible that he could go to jail. The district attorney assigned to his case will make a sentencing recommendation to the judge and it will...

If my probation is up next year and Ive been paying wht I can pay on it and if Im not done paying it whats going to happen then?

If your probation expires prior to any violations being alleged by your probation officer, then the case is over. This means that the criminal...

Can i be Drug tested if random UA's aren't included in my probation terms

When you are placed on probation you give up many of your freedoms and privacy rights in exchange for the chance to serve your sentence on the...