These errors of writing are common and are known as scrivener's errors, which means misspelling, etc. They are fixed by a motion in court, and...

A Governor's Warrant - which is the document indicating the State of issue for the warrant intends to come and get him. A waiver means the man in...

HELP What should I do??

The first thing you need to understand is that you are not going to drive in North Carolina (or anywhere else, most likely) until you attend to the...

Can I beat these tickets?

The name issue is common on Avvo - it is not a defense to the case unless the identity of the driver is somehow at issue. You are placed on notice...

What can & cant police do legally if 18 yrs old & accused of attempted burglery, do they have to have a parent or legal represen

An 18 year old is an adult, and has all of the rights and responsibilities of an adult. They must assert their own rights though (such as the...

Do I need a lawyer for my 17 year old son?

You really need a lawyer in this situation to coordinate what are two distinct cases to proper conclusions. All of the questions you have can be...

Back in 1989 I was charged with theft and received 1yr probation Is there such thing as a felony misdemeanor?

No. In Illinois all cases are one or the other. Misdemeanors are class A,B, or c and felonies are Class 4, 3, 2, 1, or X. Theft is a felony or a...

Arrested for retail theft, but NOT convicted.

The five year wait is for expungement and exists because a second charge of retail theft in five years can sometimes be made a felony. After...

I would like to apeal

You have a right to appeal, but you should move quickly on it because there are time limitations (deadlines) for filing the post trial motions and...

Went into the police station a few days ago to see if I had a warrant.

If you know the court your case was SOL'd in, call their clerk. If the case was refiled, or if a warrant issued, they would know. Additionally,...