Do i need to seal my record ?

"My first time getting in trouble" - does that mean your only time? You may only seal 1 case/arrest in a lifetime. That being said, there is no...

Need to know if I qualify for expungement or non disclosure.

Agreeing with my colleague, and adding that you must have completed probation prior to starting a record sealing application. You may do this long...

The law on record sealing/expunction has some exceptions allowing a few agencies to see what is hidden from the rest of the world: law enforcement...

Pre trial diversion ?

You don't say whether you are on level 1, 2, or 3 drug diversion. You may be tested immediately, or they could choose to wait. If done right...

Defendant files a Motion to Suppress, what happens if the State Attorney's Office fails to file a response before the hearing?

It is a motion to dismiss that the state attorney's office generally files a written response to, a motion to suppress will be heard in court prior...

This is really more of a civil rights question than a criminal defense question so I have changed the category. There are signs at multiple places...

How much time do I have to get a lawyer after telling the police I won't give a statement without a laywer?

The police can come anytime. BUT you don't need an attorney on retainer in order to invoke your 5th and 6th Amendment rights. Bravo to you for...

Will I do any prison time for pawning a gun?..Im a felon

If you have not already been appointed or retained counsel, you need to do this now. A 'bit of online advice' is not going to change your...

Can someone tell me what this means?

It sounds as if you did not have a good working relationship with your prior attorney. Yes you will have to start over, but the key here, is to...

The state pharmacy board may or may not allow you to become a technician. There is some flexibility in the regulations and there are many factors...