Could this be a violation of probation??

A smart lawyer would argue that this is a violation of the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. Since the new charges arose out of the same...

I received a pta for possession of marijuana, it is my first offense. How should I plead and do I need an attorney?

Contact a criminal defense attorney immediately, don't wait. If you wait until your Court date, you will be undercutting yourself and your...

How many points do you get for 2 charges of marijuana sale and driving with suspended license? Also how many points for a

I fully agree with my colleagues on this question with regards to the criminal exposure to jail time. I would also add that the amount of...

How do I proceed with a charge of driving with a suspended license?

You ask how to proceed with a charge of Driving While License Suspended. Well, it depends on how clean of a record you want... One way is to pay...

How can I help my fiance?

It is possible that he may have been previously deported and returned to the country. If that is so, he may have been sentenced in federal court...

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The first reaction of a person charged with something like what you are charged with is I don't have the money to pay for lawyer, I can't afford...

Many judges set cases for pretrial conferences. These are hearings where the judge wants to know if the state is ready, if the defense is ready,...

A suspended license is a valid id, so long as it is not expired. It is not valid to drive, however, and possession of a suspended license is by...

Can I get a sign statement from my co defendant

I agree with my colleagues when they tell you it is not a good idea to speak to a co-defendant. Your co-defendant is represented by a lawyer and...

Is there a hearing when someone pleads no-contest to a Violation of Probation?

In simple terms, you can negotiate and enter into a plea without a full-blown violation of probation hearing. If the state is saying they will...