The pros of filing a speedy trial demand are the case will be dismissed if the case is not tried in a timely manner. Another benefit is the...

My Nephew is an aspiring Rapper and was traveling. When changing planes, the DEA took his money with no warrant...

Unfortunately, the government can do this. However, if your nephew files a claim, and can prove he obtained the money through legal means, the...

I have a distrabution charge, no court day yet, while case pending what can I do about the police harrassing me til court. Need

Hire a lawyer. The police cannot question you about the distribution charges if you are represented. it sounds like they want you to give them...

The good news is red light photo enforcement tickets and parking tickets do not go on your driving history. The moving violations are misdemeanors,...

Do I have any recourse, if I don not qualify for expungement?

Unless you were under 21 years old when you plead Nolo you cannot remove the charge from your criminal history. The only way you may be able to fix...

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Drug dealers can press charges, but they usually do not. They generally are very good at finding the people who have stolen from them, and they...

Since you are 16 your case should be in juvenile court which will help keep the charge off of your driving history. Ask the prosecutor to reduce...

An incorrect date is not enough to render your accusation/indictment fatally defective. The prosecution can also amend the date, and correct the...

Is it unlawful to be denied to attend the plea bargain between my defense attorney and prosecutor?

Defendants are usually not allowed to attend this meeting. This meeting should not have been recorded either. You may order, and pay, for any...

Can I vote being on conditional discharge?

Yes. You can vote. You only lose your privilege to vote if you are convicted of a felony. The purpose of the conditional discharge is to avoid a...