Do I need a criminal lawyer

From what I understand of your question you would be wise to consult an attorney. It may be helpful for you to be proactive with the police in...

What should my sister is fighting to get her kids back from state?

It sounds as if there is an open CHIPS case against your sister. Your sister should listen carefully to the advice of her attorney and closely...

Can a judge hold a witness in contempt if the witness refuses to change their testimony?

Judges are given wide latitude with their contempt power. But the Judge's order may be grounds for appeal if your brother was found guilty. ...

What can the state do if I failed my interlock test the morning after?

You can write the explanation yourself, or you can hire an attorney to petition the court to not extend your limited license.

Dui 12 years ago, just got one on an ATV a few months back - what happens with license?

You should consult with an experienced DWI attorney prior to pleading guilty. You may have been cited by an officer that is not trained in Field...

I have been sentenced to sts but I want to ask the judge to consider work release instead what should I say in the request

Work release and STS do not go together. You can get work release for a jail sentence, but since STS is in lieu of jail, work release is not...

Why did I get my administrative penalty for "refusal to test", but still haven't gotten any criminal notice/penalty/court date?

Depending on the county, the processing time for criminal charges can take more than 2 months. You can check with an attorney (or the court) to...

Mr. DeVore is correct. Your friend is facing a serious felony charge. If her record is as clean as you suggest then she has the potential to keep...

The cleaning lady can be held liable for your loss in a civil suit against her. Whether or not you can collect a judgment from her is another...

It's likely that you'll be sentenced the same day. But the answer depends on what you're charged with and the practice in the court that you're...