If two people are arrested together on a drug case,and the case is dismissed with prejudice..and yrs later 1 is caught again.

Thank you for your post. Without prejudice is a legal term which in layman's terms means that the case can be reinstated in the future. Your post...

Evidence not put into the record, court hearing?

A motion can be filed known as a motion in limine to ask the Judge to rule on the evidence. Likewise a motion in limine can be used to ask a judge...

Why would the reporting police officer call me to ask if I'll be showing up for court (it's a DV trial against my husband)

This is a slippery slope but you may need a private lawyer (not your husband's) to advise you. Ethically an attorney cannot advise someone to...

I just failed a breathalyzer test at a site. But I was only goin til I got my in home set up tomorrow. Will my p.o track that

I am assuming that you are court ordered to provide random tests. This will be reported to your probation officer and you will most likely be faced...

What happens if I have to represent myself and I need to file a motion to recuse ?

Without a doubt, Mr. Conway's answer is most prudent and logical. Going after the Judge is one course of action. I agree with Mr. Conway that...

Criminal background check

Take a look at our blog: Do criminal records ever completely vanish? A link to this blog is below. What happens to my record after my criminal...

What to do with second probation violation for first charge ever received; I plead "NG"..PVH next week, I am innocent!

Stick to your guns here but get an attorney who can help formulate a sound defense. For example, I would recommend that you obtain witnesses who...

Everyone has provided you with solid legal answers. I cannot understand why you are agonizing instead of calling a local Grand Rapids lawyer? A...

I opted for probation and have decided i would rather do the 90 days. how do i go about just getting the jail time?

The other answers are all good. This is always a real problem for our firm. Even if the client wants to serve jail instead of probation, I will...

I have seen this occur several times in my career can agree with the posts here that assume the cop didn't want to do the dui arrest, paperwork,...