Yes, court testimony can be used to prosecute a witness for a crime. There are possible solutions, including seeking immunity and-or pleading the...

The fact that you are in Minnesota, and authorized to be in Minnesota by the Arkansas court or prison bureau, should not affect whatever good time...

Im in year 3 of 10yrs probation, got a paraphernalia ticket small amt. Will I get violated?

When it comes to conditions of probation, I have a healthy level of skepticism about the garbage bag "remain law abiding" condition that often gets...

Do we have any recourse for someone intruding on, by contacting others, our lives in a new state in which we live?

Based upon the facts presented here, you may be able to petition the court in the county where you live or where the harassment occurred, for a...

Court found violation of due process with no remedy

A question like this is best addressed to your lawyer, who has the file and available information, as well the opportunity to research and litigate...

If an attorney is paid for a second opinion, will I still qualify for a public defender?

Yes. That fact alone would not change the factors considered for eligibility for public defender services (net income and assets).

Bail Money

Conditions of pretrial release are intended to ensure the defendant appear at future court appearances; and can include bail as well as other...

Do i have to report my juvenile record on a new job application? It ask have you ever been convicted of a crime?

In Minnesota, a "petty misdemeanor" conviction is not a crime, not is it therefore a "criminal conviction." For adults, however, they generally...

Individual charged with 1st degree assault for stabbing. 2 misdemeanor priors. What are odds of doing jail time.

Prison is presumptive, if convicted. A defense lawyer's work is needed to help prevent that.

I don't believe a lab test of urine for alcohol can distinguish the ethanol in some Nyquil from the ethanol in alcoholic beverages. A person would...