What happened?? When I talked to my lawyer I was charged with possession of marijuana but on the stand they changed it to uudp?

First, I would suggest that you contact the lawyer who represented you. That is the best person to ask about this because your lawyer will be most...

Being under age 21 doesn't mean you automatically get a DUI conviction sealed or expunged. In the eyes of the court system, you're an adult at age...

Could I be arrested if I don't pay the civil suit from Schnucks?

If you refuse to pay the $250 civil demand, Schnuck's can sue you in civil court for a maximum amount of $250 plus attorney fees and court costs....

I was fined for possession (less than a gram)and possession of paraphernalia along with failing to use my turn signal.

If you plead guilty and the judge orders you to pay a fine, and you fail to pay the fine, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest and...

Prior to being questioned by police do they have to read you your meranda rights if they feel you are guilty of a crime?

No, the police do not have to read you your rights, even if they have arrested you, unless they want to question you while in police custody and...

Considered "drug related activity?"

You should call the court and ask them to look it up in their records to make sure that they didn't make a mistake when they reported the...

Is a jail board bill ordered paid, considered the same as a fine?

Many states, including Missouri, have laws that allow jails to charge inmates for the expense of housing, food, medical expenses, etc. The board...

Is it legal for a misdemeanor court to change its sentencing 3 years after the fact?

Yes, the court can make an inmate pay for medical expenses. This is not a change in the sentencing.

Traffic School?

If your case is in a municipal court, your speeding ticket is a 2-point ticket. If your case is being prosecuted in a state circuit court, it's a...

A ticket for expired plates is a no-point violation, but driving with an expired driver's license is a point violation (2 points if your case is in...