A friend of mine had a fundraiser for girls scouts and her boyfriend stole $600 from it. can she get jail time for this?

Unless she intentionally aided and abetted her boyfriend's theft, she is not guilty of any crime. I don't know what "created larceny" is? Who...

If the sentencing Judge objects to placement in the MDOC SAI Boot Camp program your husband will not be placed into that program. It is possible...

How strongly do I need a lawyer to represent me in court to avoid jail time and probation for an open intoxicants in vehicle?

Anytime you are charged with a criminal offense you should hire a lawyer to help you get the best possible result. Your question does not indicate...

Should we hire a attorney?

Your question does not indicate where the conviction occurred. This is important, because different counties and cities may have different...

I was assaulted and I am 34 weeks pregnant, Can I pursue charges on my own without the police?

You have the ability to retain a lawyer to contact the police agency involved, the prosecutor's office, and the city attorney to try and pressure...

What can I so about reversing a conviction if evidence proves I was innocent after the fact?

You should hire an experienced criminal lawyer for a consultation to review your version of what occurred and the proof that you have. You may...

Is there a way to avoid jail time for failure to appear in court for traffic warrant?

If the ticket is for a civil infraction, such as speeding, you should contact the court and make arrangements to pay the ticket. Some courts will...

As stated, the maximum sentence for Home Invasion 1st Degree is 20 years, Home Invasion 2nd Degree is 15 years, and Home Invasion 3rd Degree is 5...

Charged with 2 misdemenor's choose to fight it, missed trial date have bench warrant, what is the next step to avoid jail time?

Your first step is that you need to be arraigned on the bench warrant. If you do not have a lawyer, you should consider hiring one. A lawyer will...

Can I get a ticket for having an open container of beer on the front porch?

If he received a ticket for minor in possession of alcohol, this is considered a misdemeanor offense that would require him to appear in Court. He...