Can I re open a criminal case? I didnt want to take the plea but I had no choice in small town usa.

Once you have pled guilty and been sentenced, it is very difficult to reopen the case. You will need to discuss the case with a good lawyer in...

If the police don't get the info they want when a controlled buy is done, can they charge you if an agreement was made not to?

Yes. I agree with my colleagues. Your agreement means nothing. You need to have a lawyer represent you at all stages of the case, it will never...

We accepted a guilty plea to 7 felonies at our laywers advise even though our son is a Vunlerable adult Does this seem right?

It is impossible to guess at the case from a distance. If you are not happy with the representation of the lawyer who handled the case, you should...

My friend was sentenced to 6 years in Williamson County TX for Prescription Fraud. Her probation is though September of 2014.

She will need a lawyer. That lawyer can advise her on the case. Getting convicted of a new felony may well result in a revocation of her...

I was caught shoplifting less than $30 for basic items i needed. I have no priors, i cant afford a lawyer. Im really scared.

Apply for a public defender. This is too serious a situation to handle on your own.

Even misdemeanor convictions can have serious long-lasting consequences. Hire a good lawyer in the area you were charged and discuss the case with...

If I tell my doctor I was in an accident and that the driver was drinking, is my doctor obligated to report this to the police?

If you want to report this to the police, you should do so. Don't rely on someone else. Were you in the car?

The statute of limitations for most felonies is six years in Minnesota. As my colleague noted, it is unlikely they will pursue charges from five...

Extradition warrent out of az

The question is really whether or not Arizona will pursue extradition. If they do, you will need a good defense lawyer in Arizona to represent you...

Im being sentenced after appeal, what penalties am i looking at?

Whatever you were facing before the appeal. You should talk to the lawyer representing you. If you have not had one, you may want to consult with...