Can I appeal based on harsh sentence? Is 25 years an appropriate sentence?

Well, you may have just taken away any reasonable doubt appellate issue with your admission. If I were you, I would ask AVVO to have this post...

Can a parent make a statement to the police if the child is 16 if they were involved in a fight and there were charges filled?

It's in your child's best interest to get him or her legal representation. After knowing all the facts, that lawyer would know if making a...

Exposure to nudity is totally different than sexual abuse or sexual assault, which usually involves some form of touching of the genitals, breasts...

I misessed my drug and alcohol calsses and one po appointment she reschuled it for 8th I'm gonna try to get transfered a cheaper

Typically probation officers file petitions to violate probation, or VOP's, and the courts rule upon them. So, you probably won't get arrested on...

What are my options now? Can he go to jail? Will I get my money back?

You should have insisted on a clean title, but I think you know that by now. I agree with my colleagues, report the matter to the authorities, and...

Will my fiance get released from custody on Thursday after his hearing

I agree with my colleagues that your naming your fiance in a public forum like this was not a good idea. I also agree that you or your fiance...

What should I expect

Q: What should you expect? A: A trip to the pen, unless you shape up. You got a DUI before age 21, violated that probation within 3 months, got...

If a minor was on drugs and falsely accuses the wrong person can that person go to jail?

Looks like the kid decided the best defense was a strong offense. So when the kid's Mom is called by you, the kid needs a scapegoat, and you're...

Typically, typos, or clerical errors in the charging document don't result in dismissal, but you may have a better option. If your brother was...

Can you successfully challenge Iowa's Seat Belt Law using a "Common Sense Defense"?

It is not common sense to not wear a seat belt. Your defense that "the trooper couldn't see me" will most likely fail. Your best defense would be...