How can I keep this off my record?

You need the help of an attorney before you go to court. If you can't afford an attorney, the public defender will be able to help but they can't...

Can my ex girlfriend's parents press charges on me regarding marijuana? Is their enough evidence to have it hold up in court?

First, never ever, admit or confess to any crime on a website. Second, I can't think of any criminal charge that a State Attorney would be I...

Why do some lawyers call the dea and some recommend not to? When you are being investigated

There is no manual that every attorney follows. You need to talk to them and decide what strategy is best for you and your case. Good luck.

I shoplifted at JC Penny's and instead of going to jail the police officer gave me a citation and sent me to a diversion program

Don't confise the criminal issue (police and diversion program) from the civil "penalty" the store is trying to extort from you. Most big...

Can someone define the terms: plea of convenience and best interest plea for me

Prosecutors often go to trial on shaky evidence, they are supposed to have a good faith basis for going forward, but that is vague and gives them a...

Is burglary of a residence the same charge as home invasion?

Burglary of a residence, is less serious than home invasion, it involves breaking into a house and stealing something, whereas home invasion must...

Capias is the term that is used when someone misses a scheduled court date and a Judge issues a capias, it has the same effect as a warrant, in...

What happens if i fail to complete special conditions of dui misdemeanor probation with in the specified time? first dui

Communicate with your probation officer! If it appears you are trying, you are less likely to get violated, however if you have made no attempt to...

What are the likely charges of Petit theft 2nd degree misdemeanor first offense?

You will be offered a diversion program, similar to probation, with the carrot at the end of the program being a dismissal of the charge. ...

My 1 yr probation ends in less than 24 hours It was a plea of convenience on a crime I DID NOT COMMIT! Arrested visiting Fl

I would suggest writing down all of your pent up frustration about your case, then throw it away! Why would you send it to the Court, you said it...