I was charged with a felony for child support back in 1999 successfully compleated probation in 2005 and have payed all arreage

You can seek an expungement if you were convicted of 1 felony (with some exceptions. For failure to pay child support you are eligible for an...

Even if a bag of marijuana was not recovered, a potential charge that could be pursued is possession of drug paraphernalia. If there is marijuana...

I was called by an officer to give a witness statement. I did. Do I have to testify in court?

You have to testify in Court if you are subpoenaed or otherwise ordered by the Court to do so. If you have a privilege that you can assert to...

I was classified as a sex offender and sentenced to ...

My understanding is that the time is not tolled or stopped while incarcerated. The registration is different while you are incarcerated because...

Does a "felony firearm" always accompany a "armed robbery" charge, even if no gun was found?

An implied gun will not result in a felony firearm charge. He will face a prison sentence if he is sentenced as an adult for armed robbery. He...

My 16yo is being tried as an adult for armed robbery. Its his first offense. The grid says 27 months. Can a plea give less time?

Different options to possibly reduce the length of his incarceration include trying to have him sentenced as a juvenile, a plea bargain (if one is...

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Drug Possesion and paraphernalia?

If your friend has good lawyer, he might be able to avoid having a criminal record and avoid jail time. He will likely face a period of probation...

Do i need an attorney

For a probation violation, there is always a risk of a sentence if you are convicted. Given that you are on probation for DUI and the probation...

Should I get a lawyer for an OWI charge?

You should hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to ensure that your rights are protected, you obtain the best possible result, and if...

Any 1 violation of probation is enough to give the Judge who sentenced you the power to place you in jail. You should hire an experienced criminal...