Is there still time to plea to an information after you are arraigned in federal court? Can an indictment be avoided?

The first question is what charging document are you being arraigned on----- a complaint, information or indictment? Generally, you would not...

Based on the recitation of your situation, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you in helping you get the court's...

Pulled over in Michigan, car was searched and controlled substances were confiscated. No arrest. When will I be charged?

Don't wait for the police to contact you before you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney here in Michigan. Depending on the type of...

What's typical probation time?

Depending on the factual situation and the person's criminal record, the average probationary time period for retail fraud convictions in the 52/3...

Can an attorney help?

It sounds like you are looking for an attorney to pursue a claim regarding the assault of your child while he or she was in custody. More...

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My husband has been in prison for 5 years -- how can his sentence be reduced?

The way you describe the incident your husband was the victim not the perpetrator. Obviously, the police, prosecutor, judge and jury thought...

I was involved in a fight 2 1/2 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything on charges, is it safe to say they aren't pursuing?

You are smart in retaining legal counsel already.... allow he or she to do their job.... If you have a question about the status of a case, ...

Son arrested for possession of marijuiana and paraphanellia. Should we get attorney?

Your son's whole future is before him and a criminal conviction may make life a whole lot harder. An experienced criminal defense attorney can...

Being served by mail and jail restitution?

More information is needed in order to try to predict what is going to happen to him if he is found to have violated his probation. But first...

How much trouble would I get into if I stole a car, got pulled over and didn't have a license?

You'd be facing possible jail or prison time (up to 5 years) and further delay in ever getting your license or getting it back. Therefore, if...