I missed my notice to appear today: Will I get arrested if I turn myself in to court tomorrow?

If you failed to appear for court, a Capias was issued for your arrest. Whether the judge is willing to withdraw it is something that none of us...

I want to expunge my record.. I am trying to get a concealed license permit.

If you entered a plea, you can only hope to seal your record, as expungement a are only available in cases where the charges were dismissed. That...

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What does it mean when I am the victim and asked for charges to be dropped but state won't drop charges?

If the Defendant confessed to the crime in such a manner that his confession is admissible, that may explain why the State is unwilling to abide by...

What is the penalty if a 1st time offender is convicted of 2 counts class D felony robbery & 1 count of class C felony robbery?

You need to re-post your question geographically to have lawyers in NY respond. The criminal laws & sentencing structures are not the same from...

If you pled to a DUI, you were adjudicated guilty of the offense, which is a conviction.

What will happen at an arraignment for worthless checks?

If you enter a guilty plea, you are giving up your right to have the case resolved in a way that will keep it from remaining on your permanent...

Does the 40 day motion to file charges apply to any charge pending in the system?

Yes, this rule applies to any charge. It's actually a 33 day motion unless the State can show good cause for an extension of time, which cannot...

When I apply the certificate of eligibility from FDLE for seeling a record in the court, what kind of mail I have to use

FDLE provides Sealing & Expunging information on their website for those individuals who choose to file it on their own. It's pretty straight...

How to expunge your criminal history.

An expungement does not require legal counsel but I would suggest that it would be much easier to navigate with the assistance of an attorney. That...

I'm 21 facing deportation with a third degree felony is there anything I can do

Your best course of conduct is to retain an experience immigration lawyer who can counsel you on what your options are. You may be able to...