Pursuant to federal law (18 U.S.C. 922(g)), anyone with a felony conviction is barred from possessing firearms (or ammunition) for life. Even when...

Can I file a petition to the court myself or do I need an attorney to do it?

The attorney who originally handled the case, whether retained or appointed, may be in the best position to file such a petition, and if the...

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It is not unusual for the federal government to wait months, or even years, to initiate a prosecution. Anyone facing such a federal prosecution...

What specific type of attorney do I require? Can an Indiana lawyer represent me for an out-of-state charge?

There are many excellent criminal defense attorneys in the Chicago area, and the best course would almost certainly be to contact several by phone...

Once a person has pleaded guilty to a criminal offense, and been placed on probation, any restitution is a condition of probation. Failure to pay...

Why are they offering him the same plea deal that he got last time?

As other attorneys have noted, it would be a mistake to assume that the state cannot prove its case simply because a seemingly lenient offer was...

Does a misdemeanor require an attorney?

Anyone charged with a misdemeanor involving domestic violence, in any jurisdiction, should retain an experienced local defense attorney as soon as...

Steps needed for being charged with filing a false police report but needing the charges to be dropped after paying the bond fee

No defendant charged with a crime should ever speak to any law enforcement officer about the case. Indeed, no defendant should make statements to...

Would I have to go to the police department to ask if the charges can be dropped or would I absolutely have to hire an attorney?

Other attorneys in the forum have correctly advised that a defendant should never go to the police to try to resolve a criminal case. Any...

Should i defend myself against possession of marijuana charges or opt for pti?

Anyone in this situation should retain local counsel prior to court, or if unable to hire a lawyer, should seek appointment of counsel through the...