Can I get a DWI when I wasn't driving? My wife thought I was drinking and going to leave with our son. I was not drinking then.

You can still be charged with DWI if you were in physical control of the vehicle (in the car with the keys, even if keys not in the ignition)....

The short answer is yes you can (but it's not guaranteed); however you'll have to wait until your sentence is complete before petitioning the court...

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My roommate was served a restraining order to stay away from his ex-wife and his son that he has 50/50 custody. Can we fight it?

If these are all the facts, then he has a good chance at fighting this OFP. He needs to deny all allegations and request hearing. This will put the...

Took four powered floor monitors from church I worked at in June took two guitars from church in nov. sold amplifiers on craigs

It's impossible to say what the prosecutor will want out of this case. There are many ways to resolve this case without going to jail, and you may...

19 y/o First misdemeanor for $400 worth of discounts

Plead not guilty. You should hire an attorney in advance of your court date. There are several possible ways to keep a conviction off your record....

Just got my first DWI ever last night. Blew a 0.15. Should I be trying to fight it? My record is clean.

I agree with my colleagues. It would be in your best interest to retain and attorney and fight it.

What can I do to avoid serious consequences such as a misdemeanor shoplifting staying on permanent record and/or big fine.

There are several ways to resolve this case without it resulting in a criminal conviction. It may take some negotiating with the prosecutor, so it...

1st time misdemeanor theft need help

An attorney can help prevent this being on your record altogether. It sounds like it's your first offense, so keeping a clean record is important...

Need criminal attorney

Yes, there are some attorneys who will take a payment plan. The best thing to do is to contact a few of us here on Avvo to discuss whether that's...

Minnesota under 18 first time shoplift

There are many potential ramifications if this case is not resolved correctly. Do not simply pay a fine, as that will result in a guilty plea....