I am a violent felony offender and i failed a drug test, I have an arraignment with a different judge then the one who put me on

Depends on how reliable the private test was, who did the test, was it done with proper safeguards and chain of custody, what evidence you have of...

When you serve time in jail what can you do to get a lesser sentence for good behavior

Most people do get what used to be called "gain time" on jail sentences, as opposed to prison sentences in which gain time is carefully controlled...

I recently had about $7000 worth of equipment stolen from a major hotel. There insurance is denying my claim. Can a lawyer help?

Not a question for a criminal defense lawyer. The question is going to be whether the hotel was responsible for security on its premises for...

Roommate/ ex boyfriend says i stole from him and broke and entered the house we were living in what are my rights?

Maybe. It is likely that on these facts the police would leave the charging decision up to the state attorney's office, but stranger things have...

My boyfriend went to court today for a VOP and was charged with simple battery. Priors of driving no license and sale of pot.

Didn't he have a lawyer? Did he turn down the services of the public defender and choose to represent himself? Unless he specifically turned down...

My husband wants a divorce. i need an attorney but have very little money to pay.

Most family law lawyers have offices and secretaries, pay salaries and rent, electric bills and taxes, just like everybody else. If you haven't...

Should i take this to trial?

Are you tired of hearing "Ask your lawyer?" The reason you're hearing this a lot is that it is the only thing a competent lawyer can tell you...

What can I do?

Discovery in a divorce case is controlled by the rules of civil procedure and the rules of family law procedure and is one of the most complicated...

You are not the real "victim" in a criminal case, you are merely a witness, which is why you don't get to decide whether to "drop charges." The...

Public defender or Attorney

This is really a good question because there is so much misunderstanding out there, mostly because people watch too much television. And the...