Do I need to hire an attorney for this matter, if so, will a public defender be o.k. for this situation?

Sounds as though you need to hire a lawyer. Possession doesn't necessarily mean that a person had drugs "on them". The definition of...

Does court in ohio have to prove i knew my license was suspended at time a received a traffic ticket?

The court doesn't have to prove anything. The State of Ohio needs to prove that your license was suspended at the time you were operating a...

What do I have to do to get a warrant taken care of for a misdeaminor??

I certainly understand that you are unable to travel to PA to take care of this situation. My advice is to contact a lawyer that is local to the...

I have a warrant for sexual assault in Florida. I need advice on what to do next?

Even though there is no warrant for your arrest it is important for you to contact and to retain a lawyer to initiate contact with the prosecutor...

Listen to Mr. Myers. Good advice. One question I would have is whether or not the vehicle was running or if the keys were in the...

Federal System

I too have heard this rumor for a number of years; that there is pending legislation that would provide even more of a reduction than the 85%. ...

My husband has a federal backround we want it removed so he can get a decint job

There is no federal statute that provides for expungement of a criminal record

What is the offense level of permitting drug abuse in a federal case?

Federal sentences depend on two factors: a statutory penalty and the sentencing guideline manual. I'd need to know more specifics as to the...

Ohio no longer has "good time" credit. That means that one year MEANS one year. There is no reduction. Federal sentences however do provide for...

What are the penalties for "jumping" a bond twice?

Most likely when he's apprehended a much higher bond will be set.