I was charged with DUI and Implied consent law violation. This is my first violation/ offense what can I expect?

DUI 1st is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail. It requires a minimum sentence of 48 hours in jail with the...

My son received a true bill indictment for theft over 500 on June 13,2013 to appear in court on june 17. Can this be dropped?

Your son needs to hire an attorney. There is no way to tell what defenses might be available until after a through review of the facts. The DA will...

MY son got a true bill indictment. He has been in a drug rehab since may27,2013. Can this be dropped?

There is no way to answer this question without more information. The simple answer is that it can't just be dropped. You will need to hire a...

You will have to come back and the costs for attorneys vary. I would encourage you to call a few to get some quotes. When searching for the right...

I got a DUI while on misdemeanor probation, what can happen and should I tell my probation, only have a month left

Not disclosing your arrest is a risky move because your probation officer is probably going to check for arrests before processing your discharge....

Out of state vacation during interstate transfer

The rules regarding Interstate transfers of probation are governed by the Interstate Compact Agreement. I used to deal with this when I was a PO. I...

What are my chances of getting these charges dropped?

Being in close proximity to these items could lead to a conviction under a constructive possession theory. In plain english, that means that while...

I've been denied the right to a court appointed atty & can't afford a private attorney. What should I do for arraignment?

I would suggest that you use the AVVO search function to try to locate an attorney. Some will work on payment plans. You are welcome to call my...

Hi, I'm from Nashville, TN. I am 26, no criminal background whatsoever.

First of all, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney. If you can't afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one for you. It has to be one...

How long is the normal time spent in jail for turning yourself in on a dui charge that you pled guilty on?

I would highly suggest that you hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you. Under your circumstances, it is possible that the DA will be...