Can my assailants lawyer higher a lawyer for me (I didn't know that at the time) and question me with the detective in the room?

You need to hire a real lawyer to represent you in your criminal case, and you may well want to file a bar complaint against the attorney who was...

My 22 year old college son received an unjustified minor misdemeanor citation for drunk and disorderly. Should we fight it?

Your son should at least consult with an attorney. Perhaps some alternate disposition can be agreed upon.

Max is 12 months in state prison, but probation is possible, although some judges will impose some county jail time as a condition of probation. I...

Repost: hoping to get elder lawyer oppinion on joint account issue.

Your mother could do a POA, but the bank might reject for the same reason it rejected the signature card. Otherwise, consult a local lawyer about...

Is there a way to protect my sister's interest but allow her live-in mate to withdraw his portion of joint checking account?

Your sister is likely OK, as long as her mate withdraws only the money he contributed to the joint account and not a cent more. Anything over and...

I have one petty theft that's a misdemeanor and one criminal trust passing is it definite that i can get it expunged

It's never automatic, because the judge can deny you, but it sounds if if you are eligible, wor will be after one year from the end of your...

My house was raided.... there was some pot and scales found...

You need a lawyer. He wil examine the search warrent for defects. However, a defective warrant does not automatically mean that the evidence must...

What are the odds of a 19-year-old with no criminal record going to jail for first time theft offense (Youngstown, OHIO)?

With this many questions, you should definitely not just pead guilty, but instead hire a lawyer. If you are unable to afford one, ask the court for...

How do I disqualify a Judge under Title 28 sec 454&455 in a state case and also remove that case to federal for an unbiased go?

A defendant cannot remove a state criminal case to Federal court.. Also, state law, not Federal, would govern any proceeding to disqualify a judge.

Should I show up for trial as a witness to a sopena when I lied on the report to the police to get my boyfriend in trouble?

You must appear at the time and place ordered on the subpoena. However, you have a Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. You do not...