In criminal cases the appellate process does not begin until the defendant has been sentenced, and the court has entered a judgment of conviction....

What can happen in court? How will he most likely be charged? And what's the process?

Without knowing the facts of each case, no lawyer can intelligently comment on what will happen in court. Given the number of citations, it is...

What will happen if I get a third ticket for possession of marijuana? What can happen if I show up to court for the other two?

When you receive a "ticket" for possession of marijuana, this indicates that you are being charged with an ordinance violation. This means it is a...

Should we hire a second lawyer? Or at least a consult

No lawyer can ethically offer a second opinion based only on the information provided. Most lawyers are willing to discuss a case for a few...

Is there any chance of winning this case even though i was not driving?

The legal definition of "operating a motor vehicle" is whether they can prove that you manipulated any of the controls necessary to put the car in...

How long can they keep him in jail without formally charging him?

When a person is arrested without a warrant, there must be a judicial determination of probable cause within 48 hours, and the state must issue...

With the basic information above, what is my wife entitled to receive if anything? Is she or is she not liable for my loans?

The general rule is that any asset acquired during the marriage-- except by gift or inheritance-- is a marital asset, and the court will divide the...

3rd offense after 15 years what am I looking at for jail time and how far back do they go for 2nd offense

The "look back" period for a third offense is lifetime; however, it cannot have occurred before January 1, 1987. It is impossible for a lawyer to...

I moved without notifying the courts (with full permission of their father). How do i rectify this now?

If father is still in agreement, you need only draw up a stipulation and order permitting you to move out of state. If he is not in agreement,...

No lawyer can predict the outcome of a case based on this sort of scant information. I will say that, generally, child porn cases are prosecuted...