Am I able to obtain a public defender while I appear in court for 2nd DUI and driving on a suspended license?

You are entitled to a public defender if two things are true: (1) you face possible jail time, and (2) you cannot afford to hire an attorney. If...

In most states, the lower BAC applies only when driving a commercial vehicle. However, the DUI laws are certainly different for CDL holders as you...

23 year old drug abuse conviction in Ohio. Class e felony

Was this a federal case or a state case? The feds have lettered classes for felonies with Class E being the lowest felony. The state law in Ohio...

I got charged with a misdemeanor in Michigan for driving without license, I have no record and am only 16. Will I go to jail?

That is extremely unlikely. I do suggest you get an attorney though as you may be facing some serious consequences related your ability to get a...

I am applying for US Citizenship

This really isn't worth the risk of doing it on your own. You should get an immigration attorney.

It's always a possibility, but as it is up to the probation officer, we can't tell you. Best to get clean now.

Is it legal for a court to try a defendant for homicide when the death certificates indicates that the death was accidental?

In general, voluntary intoxication is not accepted as a defense against the state of mind element of an offense. Also, not all homicide offenses...

When a person is arrested on a probation violation, the PO has 3 days to inform his or her superior so that the court can be made aware of the...

Will an aggravated menacing from getting a CCW permit? Same question for 2006

The Sheriff's department has broad discretion in issuing those permits, an agg. men charge could certainly be an issue. Apply and answer all the...

I just received my second OVI in 7 years. What punishment am i looking at? Any suggestions on what I should do?

You're lucky in one sense. The enhancement period is 6 years, so the minimums won't go up. The actual sentence, however may increase. You should...