Do I have a chance of my case being dismissed, or will they throw the book at me?

Whether you could successfully challenge this case depends on the evidence available to support your defense. The prosecutor would have to prove...

My 16 year old daughter was in an accident she caused, "endangering life and property" was added to the citation by the court

The police officer has amended her charge to a misdemeanor offense based on the fact that she caused injury to person or property. This makes it a...

Hi. Need advice on do's n dont's for probation hearing?

There are a lot of things that you can do to avoid having your sentence executed. Your first step should be to retain a lawyer. They can provide...

Can a felony charge be omitted off your record after 10 years

The procedure you speak of is called an expungement. Expungements are possible depending on the charges you were convicted of, the length of time...

Is it common or ethical for a lawyer to change his fee arrangements with a client from a fixed fee to contingent fee?

All retainer fees must be in writing. If you have concerns about your lawyer's fees you need to report the situation to the lawyer's board of...

Got pulled over after leaving a friends house cop said i looked at him suspiciously and that i ran a stop sign witch i didnt

Smelling marijuana would give an officer probable cause to search the interior compartment of your vehicle, regardless of whether you consented to...

If you have a job, you likely won't qualify for a court appointed lawyer unless you make a wage below the poverty level. Your second offense...

Can local law enforcement report to our local highschool something about a minor that has nothing to do with the school?

I am unaware of any mandatory reporting requirement for law enforcement to report such things to your son's school. At the same time, there isn't...

How can I move out of state? There is an order for visits for my ex and 6 year old, but I financially am not making it here...

What sort of action has been taken against your ex to make him pay his significant arrearages? One difficulty you will have with your motion is...

How can I find a pro bono attorney for my son's St. Cloud MN murder case? His court appointed attorney seems disinterrested.

Public defenders are excellent attorneys, and I wouldn't lose confidence in them based on one statement. But your son does have the right to an...