Louisiana has two different sanity procedures. The most common procedure is a "competency hearing" that occurs when counsel alleges his client can...

Why would I plead NOT guilty to a misdemeanor when I know I'm guilty.

the simple reason is that the successful completion of a diversionary program will prevent you from ever having a conviction regardless of your...

Will you go to jail if charged with possession of heroin 1 g

Each case is different and your lawyer can give you more precise advise based on the facts of your case, your criminal history and custom of the...

I worked at walmart and got caught stealing, 1st offense, clean record, under 25 dollars

go get a lawyer. for this amount of money and your clean record, you may be able to enter into a PTI program and prevent a conviction altogether....

My friend is 18 years old and thinks that she may be pregnant by a 16 year old guy that she hooked up with about a month ago

The 18 year old has more to worry about. She is an adult for criminal justice purposes and he is not. Hopefully she has confided in her parents....

Will I do jail time for 9 counts of theft under 750 even though my records clean.

You should look into whether you qualify for a pre-trial diversion program. If so, you could avoid a conviction altogether. But, should the case be...

Can 5 co defenant be charged with tha same crime

Yes. There is no limit to the number of people who can be charged with the same offense. It is done under either the theory of principals or...

How can I help friend out of jail

By now, bond should be set and you can get a bail bondsman to secure her release. If you are still getting the run around go hire a criminal...

Need to know will I face jail time for a misdemeanor theft off goods $300 if not can I do a deferment program

Any misdemeanor carries the possibility of jail but, based on the mitigating facts you have given, you should contact an attorney to see if you can...

Why can't my boyfriend parole out to the same address he was living at for burglary.

The problem is that old sex offenders will find the new sex registration rules applying them as conditions to parole when released on a new and...