If asked if I've ever been a defendant on a jury duty questionnaire can I NOT mention a H.Y.T.A. plea or am I risking perjury?

An HYTA disposition is non-public. The record is still available to the courts. If the question is whether or not you've ever been a defendant, ...

What are my next steps for removing expunged record from background checks?

Expunging records (setting aside, as the law calls it) is more complicated than many attorneys make it sound. Sometimes, this is because the...

Double jeopardy: DUI misdemeanor in Minnesota. Paid for the fines there. Now moved to Michigan and I have to pay $2150.

If you have a Michigan driver's license and get into trouble in another state, whatever you were convicted of in the other state will effect your...

What should I do and what are the charges for a 13yr old who sent nude pics to a 24yr old man?

While technically your child has sent pics of an underage person, which is illegal, the police are certainly going to focus on the 24 year old man....

Is it illegal for a 15 going to be 16 to have a relations with a 19 year old?

Sexual contact between the two of you is illegal and could result in a lengthy prison term for him. Even after you've reached the age of consent,...

If I serve my time for my 2nd DUI will it be over with? Or will there be probation

It differs from court to court, but generally, yes you will likely get some probation in addition to any jail time served. The maximum probation...

Yes. Prosecutors are becoming more likely to pursue charges these days as well. Sending a nude photo of a minor, even if it's of you, is a...

Yes. It's called a material witness warrant.

If I understand your question correctly, you had a criminal charge that was nolle'd by the prosecutor and you want to know if the nolle will show...

An alcohol assessment is required by law before you can be sentenced for an alcohol related offense. The assessment is used to determine whether...