You've spelled out the basic defense. Possession requires knowledge. Get a criminal defense lawyer on this, now. Do not talk about the facts with...

- See http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120347031996578719.html There is a law in most states, including Wisconsin, which allows for civil action...

What can I do to get my fiance out of jail? He was arrested for a crime he did not commit and there is no evidence against him.

You want to get a criminal defense lawyer for him. Evidence includes "he said." If any answer on AVVO helps you, mine or someone else’s,...

I live in Florida. I have a twenty year old warrant for violation of probation in Michigan. Can my wife get a green card?

This is properly an immigration question. I am changing the practice area. The suggestion to try to get the warrant dropped is a real...

What are the chances someone on probation for a felony go to prison for bigamy?

You probably do not want this person involved in your life. Probation means you have already been convicted of a crime. A judge decided that you...

It should not. Employers are funny, though. If any answer on AVVO helps you, mine or someone else’s, please mark it as "helpful" or "best...

If you get a conditional dschrge for a dui cnvction. Does it still count as a conviction that you would hv to list on a job app?

Conditional discharge? Yes. Supervision? No. If you are picked up in Wisconsin for an OWI (our DUI) either one will count as a prior...

I recently got a dui. do i need legal representation at my court appearance? What are the chances of getting court supervision

You've already heard from multiple Illinois lawyers, good lawyers. They've told you to actually talk, in person, with a DUI / DWI / OWI / Drunk...

Multiple OVI's 4 years ago. Picked up in car,in private driveway,parked,didn't blow for OVI. What to do? Can attorney help?

Yes. A lawyer can help. The sooner you get one, the better! You almost certainly will lose your license again without one, now, even if you win...

What steps do I need to take to have two felony charges, same crime, reduced to misdemeanor?

I'm sorry. The time to worry about the felonies was (a) before you got behind the wheel and (b) before you pled guilty or lost your trial. You...