What is the standard retainer fee for a first time drug charge

It is impossible for a lawyer to quote a fee on a hypothetical case that he or she knows nothing about. Is the defendant charged with simple...

Went to court got put on state probation and color cold i have to. Go pay my 95 in 2 weeks what will happen if i fail the drug t

If you fail a drug screening test (subject to confirmation by a second laboratory test), your probation officer will file a delinquency report. If...

My daughter skipped bail ... i cant pay 500 will i go to jail or what ...Birmingham, AL

The bondsman (the person who made the bond) will not be ordered to jail. However, the court may order the bond forfeited, or in the alternative,...

Can't Seal or Expunge My Record. Now What?

If your prior record cannot be expunged, you may be eligible for a pardon. A pardon will remove the conviction and the arrest record removed. Your...

How difficult is it to get a new bond after the original bond has been revoked? And how common is it to get a new bond?

It depends greatly on the trial court judge and the defendant's willingness to not break the law. A positive drug test is grounds for bond...

Translating the legal jargon, the abbreviation PCS/upcs means possession of controlled substances / unlawful possession of controlled substances...

State Law vs Federal Law

The United States of America is a federal system of government with two co-equal bases of jurisdiction to prosecute crimes and offenses - one...

When a domestic violence case is being dismissed in six months by the judge...can i ask the judge to expunge the case then?

An expungement petition is filed in the circuit court of the county wherein the underlying arrest was adjudicated. For example, if the underlying...

How do I find a lawyer pro bono for a criminal case?

The court will require representation in any felony level case. The trial court will appoint a "public defender" if the defendant is indigent and...

Can I force the DA to pursue an attempted manslaughter case if the defendant died of natural causes 5 months ago?

It may be entirely possible the D.A. nol prossed the case due to lack of witnesses. Under most circumstances, an affidavit is not permitted in a...