16 year old arrested for criminal mischeif, B- caught coming from under bridge with spray paint, does he need attorney?

Bottom line is you should not go to court without at least consulting an attorney. The attorney may be able to find defenses or better options at...

Is there a way for my husband to get out of being deported?

A felony conviction would probably cause the deportation. There are options depending on the charges against him. He could enter a diversion...

Second offense OWI

I don't practice in Iowa, however, I can tell you what judges routinely tell me when I have clients in this situation. They say, "Well your client...

Interesting question even among the legal community. It is very unlikely they could pursue criminal charges against Michael Phelps or others on...

Can a young man be sentenced to life in prison for "allegedly" kidnapping an adult if he is innocent?

The best advice to give in this situation is to stay on top of this case with his public defender. If she is lying, your public defender should be...

My daughter just turned 21 she has a dui and has court on the 20th. she just went to rehab; how do we tell the courts w/o lawyer

Your lawyer or public defender should be able to get the case continued until she is either released or allow her to do the plea in abstentia...

Can I leave state before charges are filed?

It all depends on whether or not the judge allowed you to leave with the case pending. If you have not seen a judge and merely bonded out, then...

Am i still liable for paying this amount of money back in restitution?

I dont' practice in NC but usually the alleged victim is only entitled to the losses that make them "whole." If the insurance has paid off all of...

How to handle a charge of third degree theft on such short notice?

Do not go to court without at least consulting an attorney. The court will give you time to prepare. Your lawyer will be able to ask the judge...

What happens when my fiancee gets out on bond, probation, parole, or sentence being over?

You need to talk to a lawyer right away about this. Bond, probation, parole, and sentence are all different stages so I can't really answer the...