In 1999 I was convicted of domestic violence with a misdemeanor.I recently tried to purchase a rifle for hunting and was denied

The Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban often called "the Lautenberg Amendment" ("Gun Ban for Individuals Convicted of a Misdemeanor Crime of...

Does my cousin have to complete his initial sentence?

He will probably not have to do the whole tail on his sentence but if he is still on parole, his situation is very serious. He shod consult with a...

Can my husband be violated cause of my friend?

If your friends warrant is a civil warrant for back child support, that would not be a problem by itself. If he has a felony record, he probably...

Domestic violence

If you feel you and your children are in danger, you can ask for the judge assigned to the criminal case to order a "no contact" provision in your...

I was convicted as a third habitual offender resist/obstruct/Assault on police officers

You cannot get an expungement. If you are going to try for a pardon, the process is very difficult. You would maximize your chances of success...

How long can the police hold my property under the omnibus forfeiture law?

If your property is being held as evidence, and not being forfeited for its value, you may be able to go to the prosecutor and request that they...

October of 2014 I took four pills .On december 30th I got a call that there's a warrant for my arrest for larceny in a bldg

Of course there are exceptions but you are probably not looking at jail time. You should ask for a court appointed lawyer if you cannot afford to...

Will I have to do a drug screening at my first meeting with my probation officer?

Usually the judge will order you to provide a urine sample if requested by probation so you should assume they will for safety sake.

Southfield is a very reasonable court. There is a good chance you will get a low or personal bond and then you will be able to schedule a court...

Is their a attorney that can effectively get me a expungement?

Of course there are lawyers who can help you. That is the benefit of Avvo. Look though a few 10.0 rated criminal defense attorneys and fine one...