First time caught with marijuana, do I need a private defense lawyer?

Absolutely. There are several things to consider. For instance, if you are under 21, you most likely would want to plea under HYTA instead of...

You should absolutely ALWAYS start with a not guilty plea. Often you can make a plea deal with a prosecutor at the minimum. You should hire an...

How successful is it when you decide to withdraw a plea?

It depends if there is a Cobbs agreement on record and if the judge is not following the recommendation. Much also depends on the specific judge...

You are asking questions, some of which have answers that aren't simple. Lawyers go to school for three years, take an exam and then need years of...

You should absolutely plea not guilty at arraignment. 99% of the time this is what happens. Often magistrates or judges wont even let you plea...

What is the likely result of being arrested for sleeping behind the while while over the limit?

Based on michigan law, I too believe you may have a defense. You need to fill out the paperwork on the back of your refusal ticket and send it in...

What is the process of hiring a defense attorney who specializes in defending domestic violence charges?

There really isn't a lot of attorneys who focus specifically on domestic violence. There just aren't enough of these type of cases for someone to...

What should i do if i have not recieved a court date 18 days after a detention for drunk driving?

You absolutely need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. It is not uncommon for charges to take some time. While this is true, things like...

I am on bond & have PBTs every morning @ the police station. Today I blew .012% but wasn't given a second test. What now?

You should immediately go to a private lab and get an erg. This is a private test that can go back 72 hours from the date you took it. You should...

Based on your description it is too early to tell if a reduction below a OWVI is possible. Usually these reductions are relatively rare, but they...