Jail time is unlikely if you handle your case the right way. Don't try to go at it alone. A good attorney might be able to avoid a criminal...

If you get arrestested for possession of heroin do they send it to the bca to be weighed?

Yes, eventually. Some prosecutor offices don't send drugs in for confirmatory testing unless a case is set for trial.

In hennepin county Minnesota, at what point does a squad dash cam begin to record?

This varies between law-enforcement agencies. Most of them are set to preserve the previous 30 seconds or maybe one minute. You should get a copy...

Can I fight a school bus passing ticket?

The barrier between the lines may be very significant in your case. Yes, fight your case. Have a lawyer help you. You may be able to keep this...

How do you get your probation switched from one state to another?

Talk to your probation officer. Only your probation officer can initiate the interstate transfer process.

My brother is being charged with 2nd degree assault never has been in trouble no priors how long will he have to sit in jail fo?

Mandatory minimum prison sentences is the problem your brother will face. Maybe 24 months maybe 36 months. Help your brother retain and experienced...

How much jail time will a first time offender get for a 2nd degree unintentional murder? In MN

Assuming no points, the middle box guideline sentence is around 12 years. You hire a good lawyer to try to improve on that. There are often...

The situation you describe screams out for a good lawyer. This person may not belong in prison. Get help from a lawyer that has experience with...

I got agreement to suspend prosecution in 2011, would this still show in court records?

Yes it will still show up in the public court records. You should get an expungement. Have you had any other criminal charges since then? Call a...

What is the statute of limitations on completing a court ordered chemical dependency evalution?

Get the evaluation done immediately. At the same time, get a lawyer retained to represent you in court. Your lawyer can try to make arrangements...