In addition to the federal public defenders office, most districts have attorneys who are part of the criminal justice appointment list so you may...

If we feel that our lawyers did not put in a proper defense, can we do something about it if all verdicts were guilty

There is a right to an ineffective assistance of counsel defense once you have exhausted your direct appeal rights. You need to consult with an...

I opened up credit cards under my mother's name hoping to pay her back later, now she might press charges... what can i do?

Opening credit cards in another person's name is not only a felony in a of itself, but can constitute identity theft. You should try to resolve...

I used a friends debit card to pay a phone bill without her permission. she pressed charges against me, whats going to happen ?

Under GA law, use of a debit card without authorization is a felony. What will happen to you like with any criminal case is going to depend on the...

I had a weak moment used a friends credit card for 60$. he has filed a police report. i have not been questioned or arrested.

It can never hurt to do the right thing. If you approach the person before they get the bill it can help you immensely. However, this should only...

What questions should I ask a police officer, who arrested a minor for obstruction of justice?

Well, start by looking at the statute. Then research for favorable case law. Generally, preventing an officer from execution of their legal...

What are possible consequences for concealing identity and obstruction of an officer under NM criminal code

You may be appointed an attorney at your next court date. If you are not ever offered an attorney the news may not be all bad because you cannot...

Will i need a criminal lawyer? what are my options?

A good defense attorney can contact the police and more importantly get with the prosecutor who will be making the final decision about whether to...

If you get a lawyer to represent you in a divorce case and you get a restraining order do you get served or your lawyer does?

Service of process has to made against the person who is being sued, or a petition is being sought against. However, if the person is represented...

Can someone put a restraining order on you if all the claims are false and you have witnesses supporting that fact?

The answer is that it could happen, but if the evidence does not support the petition for a restraining order, then it is not likely a judge would...