Is there anyway to appeal a prison sentence when represented unfairly?

Generally anyone who has been convicted and sentence on a felony has the ability to appeal. In some jurisdictions, (like Michigan), if the...

If it appears that a person has been compliant with the rules of probation, but they are not going to be able to get their monetary assessments...

Carrying a loaded concealed weapon without permit

In many states the criminal justice system views 17 year olds as adults for purposes of a criminal prosecution. They can charge anyone the like,...

Lots of questions about a 14 year old dating a 18 year old.

1. The 18 year old can be prosecuted for Indian's version of statutory rape. This results in significant incarceration in prison followed by...

Is it illegal for the judge thats scentencing you to talk to other people about your case when you are not scentenced yet?

While it might be rather boorish for the judge to discuss a specific defendant and their case with others I am not aware of anything that would...

If I have a first degree misdemeanor and have been sentenced to 12 months probation is it likely I will be drug tested?

If drug testing was not ordered by the court than the probation agent will not perform drug screens on you. However, if at any time the probation...

What can I do to try and keep my wife out of jail at her review hearing?

Try to work out the best possible deal she can on the review hearing. The fact that she pled in any way to a new criminal case is considered an...

Keying car

Yes, you must still appear in court, or else the court will forfeit your bond and issue a warrant for your arrest. If your boyfriend wants this...

Can police come after family with multiple phone lines that are used for drug deals without their knowledge

If they had probable cause to obtain a search warrant than yes they can tap phone lines, even multiple phone lines in order to obtain additional...

What are some measures that can be taken to lessen the likelyhood that a judge will revoke probation in a probation revokation?

While your situation and background are unfortunate the reality is that if your probation agent is asking to have your probation order revoked the...