Got a ticket for being with a friend who stole from walmart.

A citation is the same things as an arrest. But, because it was a misdemeanor, they opted to give you a ticket instead of sending you to jail. ...

My husband got sentenced to do 3 years, how much time will he do?

If he was not adjudicated as an habitual offender, he should be eligible for good time (unless he has multiple convictions for crimes of...

First Time Charge, Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, Should I Hire an Attorney?

Yes. Get a lawyer. He may be able to negotiate a dismissal, PTI/Diversion etc. Also, some states like Louisiana, this is an enhanceable offense...

My fiance held me captive & threatened me w/knife. The state took over the case & I would like to drop the charges.

I am not licensed in Hawaii but I think I can share some general thoughts. First, most state's place the discretion of prosecution with the state...

Probably so. Misdemeanor arrests do not preclude the 90 day turn around as an option. That assumes one was not given to him earlier. Now, keep...

Go and get an attorney to call the prosecutor's office. Sometimes you can get driving school. There are places, such as Baton Rouge, where the...

That's a very broad set of questions. These are the types of crimes that can equate to hefty jail sentences. You do not need to be caught with...

That's a great question. The police are obligated to read you your Miranda warnings once you are under arrest and only before questioning. ...

I recently missed my court date and need help on what to do next?

First, do you have a lawyer? If so, he/she should be able to get this handled easily. I am not too familiar with West Monroe. But, in some...

Drug rehab vs jail in Louisiana?

That is a great question but, unfortunately, there isn't a clear cut answer. Judges and prosecutors tend to look favorable upon people whose...