I have found out that my son has cashed up to eight fake checks is this a state crime or federal crime he has a record also?

He is in trouble. He needs a criminal defense lawyer, now, especially if these checks are being investigated. It could be a state or a federal...

Probation violation

Yes and no. It takes some evidence of a probation violation, but not as much evidence as a criminal conviction takes. So if you are correct...

It is currently public record. Once you have finished the ARD you may want to contact the newspaper and request that it be removed from the...

Will the person be released on own recognizance?

You already have answers from more than three capable MA lawyers. I am answering to say that in my experience it is likely but not certain. Having...

You can try to get the judge to overrule the PO on this seemingly arbitrary decision. A lawyer can help with that and would make success more...

You already have answers from three good Illinois lawyers even though your question is somewhat unclear. You could be asking about appealing a...

I read somewere that a person who is between 16 and 24 can have a sexual relationship with someone in the same age group,is true

The key term is "under or less than 24." A 24-year-old having sex with a 16 or 17 year old can be in serious trouble. Google "jailbait." It...

Should my daughter make the deal?

You are absolutely right that your daughter (regardless of her age) needs a lawyer, now. She has no guarantee. Police lie for a living. They are...

What will happen to me ?

Even if there is no jail and you are on probation for a misdemeanor, this can have life-long consequences. You need a criminal defense lawyer, now,...

I got charged with battery for choking my girl friend in school which is a white female and im a black male what will happen?

Even if there is no jail and you are on probation for a misdemeanor, this can have life-long consequences. You need a criminal defense lawyer, now,...