My 17 year old son was arrested on a drug and paraphernalia possession charge which he admits to. Should he just plead guilty?

Drug convictions usually carry significant ramifications not just for the puposes of a record, but also usually impact driving license privileges. ...

Connecticut: If a defendant contacts a victim via his attorney, is the defendant in violation of a no contact order?

Absolutely. No contact orders are usually quite specific in that they preclude any and all contact whether it be in person, by phone, internet,...

How long can the trial take?

Unless you have been alleged to have violated the conditions of your bond; leaving the state without permission, changing your address without...

Police won't file charges against person who assaulted me with motor vehicle. Why? What can I do.

It is possible that the warrant has been issued, but that the person has not been arrested on the warrant. Most district attorney's and...

If youre being charged for a burglary charge from 2 years ago, how can you fight it if you were under 18 back then

Most burglary, or breaking and entering charges, are usually charged with the assertion that the person intended to steal property. The fact that...

Simple Wisconsin seatbelt citation turns into absolute nightmare.

I suspect that your check never got to the court. The first thing that you need to do is contact your bank and try to see if they can track the...

If I was assaulted and did not press charges immediately, have I waived my right to do so, or can I still press charges ?

First things first you never have the right to press charges. You have the right to contact the police and file a complaint. The prosecution then...

I have been falsely accused and have charges against me that are completely false. What do I do?

You need to get an attorney now and stop talking to the police about trying to find out what is going on. Your attorney will obtain a copy of the...

Laws vary from state to state and I am unaware of any Ohio laws governing lengths of blades on knives. However, it would be highly unlikely that...

Attempted Murder charge

The state can legally establish their case with only the testimony of the victim in an assaultive crime. There is no legal requirement that they...