Is it "legal", or wise to talk to the prosecutor?

I am not a WA lawyer so I cannot comment on WA law but I am a 22 year veteran criminal defense lawyer so, not withstanding my lack of WA prowress I...

Why?

What can you do? You can hope and pray that the facts and circumstances of your cases are such that your lawyer can either reach a global...

What does an advocate do?

Lawyers are advocates. They advocate positions in court. We are also counselors and advisers. However, as it have had to explain to many a...

I am a student currently studying in the United States, I was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Sounds to like toed both a criminal defense lawyer and an immigration lawyer. You have 2 separate and distinct issues. In Miami, where it...

I got a fine from walmart for stealing a 35 $ game and they said ill get a notice for paying a 150 $ fee

I am not a NJ lawyer and cannot comment on matters of NJ law or procedure. However, if you asked this question as a matter of FL law, then, as...

Why did I get the book thrown at me?

A case of reverse discrimination. You don't hear that too often in the criminal justice system. Each case is unique. Without being intimately...

Felon in contact with felon

I am not. KY lawyer and cannot comment on matters of KY law or procedure. However, if you asked this question as a matter of FL law, then, as...

Had 4 beers last night (Mon) last drink around 2am and have a drug/alcohol urinalysis test Fri at 930am. 4'11 110lbs will I pass

Are you seriously asking lawyers, with ethical constraints, to advise you how to beat your court ordered toxicology exam? If I were to would...

Do I need to hire an attorney to be able to buy out my community service hours? Or can my probation officer request it?

You asked this question already. Your PO cannot and will not do this for you. This is your, not your PO's problem. If YOU want to change /...

"Conversion" of CSH's is 100% discretionary with the Judge. Some will permit it, some won't and some will in part. From your proffer you have...