I was cited for driving with a suspended license. Is it worth hiring a lawyer?

To answer your first question: I don't know if you are facing jail without knowing more about your background and about the judge before whom you...

The short answer is yes. There are two distinct sets of records related to a DUI conviction: a criminal record and a driving record. The DUI is...

My question is quick and simple. So, if I was drunk and committed an assault I could then have my record expunged.

Keep in mind that I am a Florida attorney and you should seek the input of an attorney in your state. However, upon reviewing the law of...

Can I do this?

Many judges will allow someone to convert their fines into community service. However, they do not routinely convert the cost of supervision into...

I have a friend who was arrested and was out on bond for previous felony

Many attorneys will try to file a motion to reduce bond or set bond. When deciding to set a bond the judge will consider many factors including the...

What happens if you forget to pay your court cost on time

It is very likely that your license will be suspended if you fail to pay your court costs on time. A wise person would immediately call the clerk...

Florida State Statute 322.271 (1) (c) 1 defines a BPO restriction as a driving privilege that is limited to any driving necessary to maintain...

Should my friend plead guilty to get it over with?

You mention that your friend has not been picked up by the police, nor charged with anything yet. If there is a warrant for his arrest, he will...

The father of my son is currently in jail because a witness told the police that she saw him as a shooter. Today in court she a

I do not pretend to know the law in GA. Reporting false information about the alleged commission of a crime must be a crime in any state. However,...

I filed for individual Chapter 7 in Dec. 2008.

Debts discharged in a case under the Bankruptcy Code are not "cancellation of debt income" on which you can be taxed. That doesn't always deter...