Got caught shoplifting, what will happen to me?

The main problem with shoplifting charges is the loss of your good name (criminal record, etc.) worth probably millions over a lifetime, in...

I got pulled over for careless driving, at that time I was asked to take a breath test. Then had my coat searched without arrest

The general rule is that a search warrant is required to search. Several exceptions exist in the law. One of those is "consent." If police...

I have been charged with criminal gross misdemeanor and I want to know when can I or attorney obtain discovery on my case?

Normally we wait until the First Appearance, since the prosecutor may not have it all until then, and we'd like to get it all at once. Though it...

Bullied to plea? Failed background checks. 1/2 way thru 3yrsprob. No$$. Lost house/job next homeless/divorced. Any options?

You could make a motion to withdraw your guilty plea. It is possible to move the court to withdraw your guilty plea. A person who pleads guilty is...

When can defense attorneys question or gain disovery on prosecuting witnessess?

This question appears densely packed, and - is not entirely clear. I will offer this much: An atotrney can visit someone in jail who wants to see...

Yes, that is possible. You could possibly be taken into custody at the "arraignment" or first appearance on a new charge which could amont to a...

What county does someone serve jail time in if they violated their probation in a different county?

If the court finds that he violated a condition of probation, and orders executed jail time as a result, that jail time would be normally be done...

I got a paraphernalia ticket by a dnr officer. he did not fill out the court number and a few other sections.is ticket valid?

You could check to see if the DNR officer sent the ticket into the court, either online at mncourt.gov (using the citation number) or by calling...

I really need to know what's going to happen to us...

The worst thing that could happen, in my view, is to end up with a public felony record. In order to avoid that, work with a good criminal defense...

I wanted to know if I accepted a plee bargin and signed it, It's final right? Can the courts come back months later and say well

A plea agreement is a contract with the opposing party. Once made, either party may ask the court to enforce it against the other if need be. But...