How long do it take to get a first time felony theft off your record and can you go to jail for it

Yes you can go to jail for it. Your cousin should shoot for a deal to keep this thing off of her record from the get go. She should hire an...

Yes absolutely. It’s your file. You can ask for a copy of any document or the entire file. Your lawyer’s office could charge you a fee to copy the...

Speaking to the prosecutor before court?

Yes you'll have a chance to talk to the prosecutor before court. But I would strongly recommend that you retain an attorney to do that for you....

Should I drop my lawyer??

Not too risky. It’s okay to switch lawyers. But first call your lawyer’s office and schedule a face to face meeting. Tell your lawyer about your...

Can my wife's son see jail time if he's found guilty to 2 misdemeanors and 1 felony?

Yes. Jail time is a definite possibility with the criminal charges you describe. I would recommend that your wife's son retain a private criminal...

WWill a dui i got in Oregon 6 years ago affect tge outcome of an OWI charge recently received ?

Re-post your question with Iowa as the location. You need advice from Iowa criminal defense attorneys, not Minnesota.

What do I do? I got a citation for reckless driving and over speeding.

Reckless driving is a criminal offense in Minnesota. Get a lawyer retained to represent you. Your lawyer will tell you exactly what you need to do.

I got a speeding ticket for going 35 over 30mph and I haven't had any tickets for past 3 years ?

If this is Ramsey County, then go see a hearing officer. You can probably keep this thing off of your driving record. If that doesn't work, then...

Violating probation and cops talked to boyfriend but didn’t arrest him will he get arrested in future?

The prosecutor will decide whether to file charges. If so, it’s possible an arrest warrant could go out for a probation violation. Your boyfriend...

What would happen to my 17 year old friend?

If it’s one dosage unit, with no prior offenses, and no allegation of drug sale, then it ought to be a gross misdemeanor, not a felony.