Was this search legal?

No attorney can say whether the search in your case was legal without knowing and analyzing all the facts, which means the attorney would have to...

If you are talking about an initial appearance, you can request a public defender at the appearance if you can't afford an attorney. It will be up...

Misdemeanor theft in NE, can I get the charges dropped without diversion?

You should hire an attorney. It is not likely that diversion will be granted for a one month period because part of diversion is a period where a...

What do we do??

Getting an attorney would be your best course of action. If you cannot afford one, you can ask the court to appoint one to represent you.

What do I say at my arraignment?

The prosecutor may speak with you in the courtroom before the judge comes in to work out a plea deal, likely involving a fine. If your county has...

Will I be facing jail time even tho it wasn't my moms intentions to get me incarcerated

Sentencing depends on a lot of things, including your criminal history or lack of it. Your best option is to get an attorney.

How will I know if the state presses charges? When should I hire an attorney?

You can't know if the state is pressing charges until a warrant is issued. It seems that if your roommate is making up criminal charges against...

How is this going to affect my record, will I get fined or am I let off the hook?

Are you active or Guard/Reserve? If active, the Army may request jurisdiction and give you nonjudicial punishment or a court-martial if they find...

Can I show up to court without a lawyer and request a public defender?

Just show for your next hearing and explain what happened to the judge. You will likely qualify, but that will be the judge's decision to make.

I want to know if I have a record for MIP in Nebraska that should have been wiped from my record

You can look for your record on https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-nsp-limited-criminal/. You need a credit card and it costs $18.00, but you get the...