Winning or losing a case depends more on the facts of each individual case rather than whether the attorney is appointed or retained. Though you...

Can a 17 year old be given a M.I.P in court for having tobacco in a can, even if the police didnt read any rights?

It is probably not police harassment; the police have pretty wide latitude on what they can do and investigate, especially when dealing with person...

Violating Probation?

In general it doesn't sound like you would be violating your probation. However, since probation grants can provide for all sorts of terms and...

Failed to appear - now what?

He really has two choices. 1. He can go into court and pay all of the fines, late fees and the resinstatement fee, (otherwise he will be driving...

I am 18 and was just arrested for having 1/8 oz. of marijuana. What should I do next? Use a public defender hire a lawyer?

There is a pervasive myth that public defenders are somehow deficient in the law. The truth is that since public defenders usually focus...

Probation violation

The answer to your questions are 1. "Yes" it is legal for WA to charge him with a probation violation when the crime was committed in another...

What would be the consequences by pleading out? guilty or not guilty?

It sounds like this may be your first court appearance for this charge. You should plead not guilty and request a jury trial and request a...

Nolle Prosequi?

First, what occurred is not that uncommon. Many times the prosecution is not prepared to proceed with the preliminarye xamination and have to move...

If a person is properly served with a subpoena they must appear in court to testify. If they refuse to show up in court they can be held in...

Arrested for criminal damage , need some advice

Laws vary from state to state, but usually one cannot get a conviction expunged immediately upon completion of their sentence. However, while not...