First marijuana offense and endanger of chilidren

In some states, you can be prosecuted for DWI if it is believed you were driving under the influence of a controlled substance. You can also be...

Great question that is hard to answer in general terms. In many cases the driver will not be held responsible for drugs found on a passenger who...

First offense second degree battery what am i looking at?

I agree with Michael and caution you not to intimately discuss the details of your case in a public forum. This offense carries 0-5 years. It is...

Does the court take additional points other than responsibility points in federal court for first time non violent or drug offen

I wouldn't focus on "points." The guidelines are no-longer binding and aren't presumed reasonable at the trial court level. You may have good...

Possession of marijuana

get a lawyer. you may be able to do an informal probation and get a dismissal or get into a pre-trial diversion program. you'll want to bring...

My husband in prison charges are armed robbery he's sentence 9 yrs he already serve 2 he earn good behavican time be reduce

what was he convicted of exactly? Armed robbery has a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years if no firearm was involved. As a general rule, you...

When will be husband be eligible for Work release on armed robbery charge

He was convicted of a crime of violence. So, he'll be eligible when during the last six months of his sentence. His master record will have his...

Habitual offender

The habitual offender adjudication, by itself, does not prevent parole eligibility. Also, as a general rule, the goodtime/ parole law in effect...

How many times can a Judge grant a continuance? My son's murderer has had 2.

I must say that two continuances in a murder prosecution in Baton Rouge is not that many. You should be prepared for some more. The discovery...

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If a DA refuses a change of venue, can conviction be appealed?

The merits of the plea bargain and effectiveness of representation can not be adequately answered with the facts provided or on this forum. Only...