What does it mean to get a ticket while on supervision?

Supervision is like probation. You should check your conditions of supervision that you should have received when you concluded your case. It...

Can you be convicted of dui in WA state after refusing blood test?

Although I don't practice in Washington, you could be charged and convicted of DUI under these circumstances. The odor of alcohol combined with any...

First offense third Larceny Charge what should I do?

At the outset plea not guilty. Let your public defender review the discovery and give you an opinion about your chances at trial. You can always...

Shoplifting/Petit Theft, First Offense

Many jurisdictions have pretrial diversion programs for 1st time offenders. When you comply with the conditions of such a program your case is...

Assuming that the burglary was not committed with a firearm, which would kick in the 10 20 Life law, the minimum sentence under the guidelines...

What are the procedures for getting the police to release a traffic stop video in texas

Try contacting the police agency and inquire about their procedure for getting a copy of the tape yourself. If they don't release tapes upon...

17 year son was arrested on three charges posession of marijuana (small amount) drug paraph and minor in poss esion of alcohol

You must first get an opinion from a criminal attorney as to the strengths and weaknesses of your son's case. There may be a viable defense based...

What happens if a D.A. withholds critical evidence until after a trial?

It depends on what was said in the 911 tape. What makes it critical? Does it significantly change the story that was presented to the jury. You...

What holds more importance in the law, the signed miranda warning or the videotape of your signing the warning?

The bottom line is, Miranda has no effect on his case unless he made inculpatory statements (a confession or admission). If thiat is not an issue,...

Dui on record for 10 years, is that from date of arrest to date of arrest or how does that work

Generally the record of conviction begins on the date of sentencing not the date of arrest. Until you are convicted, the charge is just an...