Do I need a defense attorney

As a former prosecutor in Tazewell County and a defense attorney who regularly practices in the area you are from, I can say that Tazewell...

Depending on the circumstances of your case and your previous record, plan on attorneys fees between $250 and $1500. As Mr. Harvatin said, it...

If the case is a misdemeanor and double jeopardy has not attached, the state has 18 months from the date the alleged crime occurred to file formal...

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This is a tactic that large companies use to scare you into paying out-of-court settlements for "damages" they've received due to your shoplifting...

My son was arrested for shoplifting

This is a tactic that large companies use to scare you into paying out-of-court settlements for "damages" they've received due to your shoplifting...

Underage drinking at college

Ask your son about the procedure the police used in administering the breath test. For example, did the police have them line up and then one...

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If someone was sentenced for a DUI and they don't report to jail, when their caught or turn themselves in can more time be added

Depending on which jurisdiction your boyfriend pleaded guilty, the prosecutors could file a Petition for Indirect Criminal Contempt in that your...

How will my plea deal (DUI --> speeding ticket) change after violating my suspended license prior to my court date?

Out of curiosity, how did you plead guilty to a $3000 speeding ticket? With a petty offense, it's a maximum $1000 fine. With a Class A...

Should I pay a lawyer to get rid of a civil penalty fine? Is this going to be on my record?

This is a tactic that large companies use to scare you into paying out-of-court settlements for "damages" they've received due to your shoplifting...

Will I be classified as a Class A misdemeanor?

The offense is a class A misdemeanor; however, If you are a minor (16 years old) or younger, you will be tried in juvenile court. If you are a...