What do I have to do in order to get something exsponged off my record

Whether and, if so, how arrest and court records can expunged varies widely from state to state and is governed by the law of the state where the...

In new york state what is the legal handling of evidence at trial?

My New York colleagues could tell you whether this is the practice in your state, but I assume that the prosecutor gave your son's attorney an...

In my experience, public defenders fight very hard and win a lot of cases. It is not true at all that they only do the bare minimum to get by. The...

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How to handle subpoena situation for federal grand jury (scared)

You never know who will be implicated in a federal investigation. I think it would be a good idea to consult an attorney who is experienced in...

Can i get a criminal record for battery if the case is dismissed?

A criminal case is not a private matter between the two of you, and the decision whether or not to pursue the matter is up to the prosecutor and...

I am in need of a legal aid lawyer or pro bono am trying to appeal and get my chac voucher back can someone please help

There are several law schools in Chicago. University of Chicago is in Hyde Park. Northwestern University is on the near north side. John Marshall...

My grandson was arrested for under age drinking , he was not tested for alcohol levels or given his marainda rights .

He does need a lawyer and the public defender is a lawyer. If he can afford to hire a private lawyer is supposed to do so. The public defender is...

The Defendants attorney has signed certificate under rule 8.204 (c)(1) in his respondants breif. He has committed perjury.

You can point out that a statement in the brief is not supported by the record, or contradicted by the record. But be very discreet and cautious...

If charges are dismisss on a resisting arrest charge. can plantiff sue the courts

He cannot sue the courts. There may or may not be a possible civil action against some other defendants, possibly the police and possibly the...

We get questions about statues of limitations all the time and they make me uncomfortable. I always get the feeling that there is important...