On your court date, request a public defender. A public defender is a court-appointed criminal defense attorney. Most jurisdictions will assign...

It's never a good idea to lie to your probation officer. If you feel like you need to smoke to help with your stress level, try to get a medicinal...

The state of Missouri or the municipality (the Target was located in) has 1 year to decide to issue charges for this kind of shoplifting offense. ...

Congrats on completing your probation! If your case involved a state charge, the entry for your case should disappear from case.net. The facts...

Can a college campus public safety department revoke a dismissal on a parking ticket?

This is an unusual situation indeed. I agree, I'm not sure this is really a criminal law question. Nevertheless, you might try going to the...

Auto Accident with no injury

You should try re-posting your question in the civil attorney's section. This isn't a criminal defense question. Best of luck!

How can I address a Criminal Trespass II offense from overseas?

Speak with a local criminal defense attorney in the area in which the summons for "criminal trespass" was issued as soon as possible. In my neck...

Do they check criminal background at the hospital in Iowa?

I've been a practicing criminal defense attorney in the St. Louis, Missouri area for 18 years. Checking a pregnant woman for warrants would be...

Criminal sexual assualt

Your question presumes your son is guilty of this alleged assault. Consult an experienced criminal lawyer in your area as soon as possible. Your...

Cease & desist?

I agree. For a problem like this, you really should have a heart to heart with your boyfriend.