A friend presented my ID during his arrest for a Class A misdemeanor offence in North Dakota, and the charge is on my name.

Having an attorney guide you through this process can be extremely beneficial given your circumstances. If you can establish an alibi there is a...

Odds are that there was a temporary restraining order in effect prior to the hearing in front of the judge. If you had contact with him prior to...

What is the punishment for lying about your age to a cop?

At his first appearance his rights will be read to him and he will have the opportunity to enter a plea. He should enter pleas of not guilty and...

Why did I get pulled over for no reason?

Law enforcement can pull you over for having a suspended license. You can request the police reports from the prosecutor and see if there were any...

Can I handle a bench warrant in absentia?

As it stands, you likely have to show up to get the warrant quashed. You might want to talk to an attorney to either (1) get it reduced to a...

Municipal Court, for a trespassing private property, can the plaintiff drop the charges

The alleged victim in this case cannot drop the charges against you. The person who would decide whether to dismiss the charges is the City...

Is there any way to find out if my attorney had spoke to the prosecutor about my case?

The best option is to just ask your attorney.

Citation vs Charges filed?

You are going to want to talk to an attorney and provide a little bit more information, but it looks like yes, you are facing charges based on the...

I am changed with simple assault. The person did not press chargers. Should I contact a lawyer or just plead guilty?

The other person does not get to decide whether charges will be pressed. The State's Attorney/Prosecutor makes that decision. Many attorneys...

How long will be brother be in jail?

There are a lot of moving parts in this situation. The amount of time he is looking at could depend on a number of factors, such as: his original...