Can I be charged with trafficking in heroin if I was not caught selling any heroin or with no heroin in my possession?

It is certainly more difficult to prove a trafficking offense without catching a person with drugs, but it is not impossible. Testimony of...

If I'm in police custody can my lawyer obtain paperwork (to aid in filing criminal charges against others) from my home?

There aren't a lot of facts here, which may be a good thing. Don't admit to any crime publically. If you are potentially facing a charge for which...

What kind of programs can you get for a felony 3 grand theft of firearms?

Grand theft of a firearm carries a presumptive prison sentence. This means the court will have to be convinced its a special case to sentence him...

Going to court while being a French tourist in USA

I agree with the others that you should talk to Hertz. They have probably dealt with this before. You may want to hire an attorney to discuss your...

My dad has accepted a plead deal of a felony charge and released him on bond until his final sentencing

The bond will likely be revoked, but going back to jail pending the resolution of these case is not the biggest concern here. The plea deal on the...

How much discretion does a judge have in sentencing for possession of a controlled substance?

I agree with Mr. Beck. Drug possession charges are very serious for college students. Your eligibility for financial aid is at risk. You should...

My husband was sentenced to 18 months on a carrying a conceal weapon and 10 months on drug trafficking to run concurrent when

If there is no mandatory time, and it sounds like there isn't, he can file for judicial release 30 days after he is delivered to a state...

My son was convicted of aggravated burlary but was suffering mental problems. what can i do to have the felony removed from his

If you son was convicted in juvenile court, you can apply to seal the six months after termination of any order the court made in relation to the...

The officer may have ran your license plate before pulling you over and thus discovered the vehicle owner's license was suspended for OVI prior to...

Can I be charged with having weapons under a disability?

FOID Cards are Illinois firearm owners ID cards. You should speak with an attorney familiar with the jurisdiction in which you were charged. They...