Compelled by an abusive boyfriend to help commit a crime, not knowing he would also commit murder. Now arraigned what to do?

Pro bono criminal defense lawyers are usually public defenders. Your friend needs to consult carefully with her lawyer and discuss her options...

I have a 5 year old felony conviction. I am on supervised release. Can I get my federal arrest record expunged?

No. The only way path to clearing a federal felony is a Presidential pardon. There is no federal expungement process. This response is for...

How long does the State Attrny have to file charges in felony case? Today is 41 days with no charges. No bond.

If this is a violation of probation, then the question is when will he appear in court on the violation. If the charges are in the same state then...

Can a cop give me a ticket because of a irate person?

Yes, the officer can write the ticket. Can the officer prove in court that you violated the statute is the important question. You may want to...

No, the probation officer cannot prevent the wedding. Though the P.O. might have some control over where he lives, or restrict his contact with...

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Will my case be dismissed, or do I have solid defense grounds?

The question would be did the officer have a right to talk to you. If so, did the officer have probable cause to believe that you were under 21...

When asking for an early release of prob. Would they ever change the stay of imposition to stay of adjudication?

I agree with Mr. Gallagher. It is very difficult to get the sentence changed once entered. You need a compelling reason to do so, and, Mr....

Can a criminal trial be adjourned because the defense attorney cannot show up due to an injury/surgery?

Was this during the trial, or before the scheduled trial? Most courts would continue the case until the lawyer can be present. Your lawyer should...

If you are charged with a federal crime and ordered to pay restitution if you marry will your spouse also be responsible for pay

You should ask the lawyer who represented you on the case.

If two people committed the same crime and wound up on probation, would they have separate cases?

Chances are you will need to pay more than half, then sue your co-defendant for the other half, when you find him.