There does not have to be a warrant for him to arrest you. He can arrest you on a wanted for questioning and hold you for 24 hours. However,...

Does one need a lawyer for first time misdemeanor charge? and what is the overall fees for one

All of these questions should be answered by an attorney that is familiar with the facts and circumstances of his case. He can waive the right to...

My PD wants a bench trial. He said he can still have a jury trial Even after I waive my rights tomorrow. Is this true?

You have a constitutional right to a jury trial. You can generally insist on a jury trial up until the point your trial starts. Once you waive it...

State vs federal sex crime laws.

It is common for these types of cases to get prosecuted at the federal and state level even though it was the same conduct. If you have any...

This is not just going to go away. Hire an attorney to deal with the issue. Hopefully they can negotiate a positive disposition for you. Make...

What will happen since I can't hire a lawyer?

You need to start calling around and talking to attorneys. Somebody should hopefully work with you eventually. Some will take the bond assignment...

Will i be put in jail if i get the same misterminor twice but in different states and i am currently on probation?

Usually there is a strict requirement that, as a condition of your probation, you report any negative law enforcement contacts to your PO. So...

The prosecuting attorney has filed to change the defendants charges. On average, is this good or bad for the defendant?

It can be a good thing or a bad thing for either side. Or it can not really mean much at all. It usually happens after there is some discovery...

I've never had anything on my record, but received an MIP by my university's police department. What are the usual consequences?

Don't be stupid here. I have gotten too many calls from people that said "I could not afford an attorney", then they pled guilty and then they get...

Which options is a good way out of a misdemeanor charge (soliciting a prostitue)?

Whenever I have a client with potential immigration issues, if I cannot get the charge amended to something like littering or illegal parking, I...