Violating your probation?

Without knowing his history and the personality of the judge, it's impossible to say what the eventual penalty may be here. But, his chances...

Is it possible to end probation time early if it wasn't offered in the original plea agreement?

Yes, it's possible. Most judges want at least half the time and full compliance with fines, costs, restitution, and no violations of conditions.

What charges does my friend face for having a fake Social Security card with real his name and number?

F5 forgery is the most likely charge. He should get a lawyer.

At what point can I use self defense?

You can respond to force with force reasonably necessary to protect yourself. So, you cannot employ deadly force unless your life is threatened. If...

Hey how can a lawyer make sure that the person he is helping gets all of their time served an not just some of it?

If a person has not been credited with appropriate time served, an attorney can file a motion to correct jail time credit. Keep in mind that...

Is it possible to get a 3rd degree prostitution misdemeanor expunged in ohio?

Provided you have no (or very limited) prior criminal record and completed your sentence including paying any fines (though not necessarily court...

Can anyone tell.me how this case looks for a first degree offender the state dropped the charges but the federal picked it up

Any federal criminal case is a very serious matter. It's impossible to say how the case looks in terms of proof, but prison is a very real...

When does the felony appear on your record if you plead guilty before trial?

It probably will not show as a conviction just yet. But, the record check will likely show an open case, which could be worse, particularly since...

Civil Divorce Matters

That sounds like an error, contempt of court for not abiding by the terms of a divorce, or perhaps a protection order violation. There's no crime...

A drug addiction can often be used to the defendant's benefit, particularly if he or she is prepared to admit the problem and move forward with...