You do not indicate whether your child is being charged as a juvenile or as an adult. This is a very important question because it will have a big...

Do I plead guilty or not guilty to three misdemeanor possession charges?

You should consider hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer, even if you are considering pleading guilty. There are a number of issues that...

Will 2 felony drug convictions in tx? Be used against me on 2 more drug arrest in Louisiana when I go to court?

You did not say whether your drug convictions in Texas were in federal or state court, whether they are felony or misdemeanor convictions, or how...

My boyfriend got arrested this morning for a fugitive warrant but they are now saying he has a DEA hold on him!!

As an attorney who practices federal criminal defense, more information is needed to fully answer your question. However, there are several...

What's the best course of direction?

If your family is able to afford a paid attorney, you should consult with several private practice lawyers immediately. 2nd degree murder is a...

What is the first step to try to get someone who has been sentenced to life out of prison?

You should immediately consult with an attorney to discuss the case and the available options in much more detail. There are several options...

My fiancé recently plead to probation for drug charges 13 months later he was arrested again on new charges for the same thing

Unfortunately, yes they can charge him under both federal and state law. Double Jeopardy does not apply. The federal government and the state...

If a person pawns tools that they did not know was stolen, what can they be charged with?

It is difficult to give a definite answer to your question without knowing all of the facts. However, if charges are filed against him, the...

Do I need to get a lawyer before I turn myself in

Yes, you should make an appointment and go speak with an attorney before you turn yourself in. You do not say what the warrants are for in your...

Expungement through the court versus using an attorney? Will it show in a background check?

La. C.Cr.P. art. 972 provides that "Expunge a record" means to remove a record of arrest or conviction, photographs, fingerprints, disposition, or...