A friend of mine got a ticket for peace disturbance and has to go to court tomorrow. Should he plead guilty or not guilty?

It sounds like your friend may be considering "doing the right thing." He might be saying to himself, "Well, my music was pretty loud." With...

How long should the case take?

My esteemed colleagues bring up excellent points. But what you ask demonstrates an important aspect of our legal system. When you show up in...

Some courts will reject a guilty plea if they get the impression that the defendant is not unconditionally admitting guilt. A statement of...

What is usually the sentence for first time burglary charges?

Burglary, like all crimes in Missouri, does have a clear floor and ceiling of punishment. However, there are a lot of different factors that can...

Dear hurt Mother, Being a concerned family member of someone who is accused of a crime can be difficult. The important question to ask is,...

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SHERIFF TICKETING BUT WAITING UNTIL IN COUNTY?

At any time that you are brought before a court on an accusation of an infraction, it is important to decide on what your goal is. When one is...

Federal violation. ..speeding out of district

Officers are legally permitted to lie to you. Again, a Police Officer can officially lie to you without any ramifications. And there is very...

Do I have to pay a red light ticket?

Generally, disrespecting a court is bad policy. Even though the red-light tickets are not technically being enforced at the moment, it still...

Criminal law, leaving the scene of a accident. Am I allowed to see the evidence against me before I chose a lawyer?

You might notice that there's a common thread in these answers: hire an attorney. That's because the most important fact that you've brought up is...

Do I need an lawyer, and what can I expect to happen?

The description you provided implies that you may have been served with an ordinance violation. Many cities have their own ordinances, which often...