What should I expect at my court date for second offense shoplifting charge

In most cases you should expect to go to jail. Anyone can make a dumb decision once. Doing it again means you haven't gotten the point and it's...

Will I get jail time for 3rd degree battery if it's a first offense and I was protecting my mother and myself from injury?

3rd degree Battery is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or up to a $2500. Realistically no one ever gets sentenced that...

How can I get a new federal appointed lawyer

Just because you don't like the sentence doesn't mean your attorney isn't doing his or her job. Federal crimes are generally punished according to...

What should I do

Already having a lawyer puts the rest of us at a disadvantage, as we are not really permitted to give you advice. So I will instead tell you...

Most likely it wouldn't register. However, the real question is what will happen to you if it does register, and is one little beer worth it? If...

First time offense of property theft

You're looking at a big felony. Paying it back doesn't change that. Don't trust this advice. And don't show up without a lawyer.

Bad spot to be in, but I'm assuming you're dirty for something or you wouldn't be using synthetic urine. You could ask for a retest, but you'd...

What will happen if you Violate a Suspended Sentence for a Simple Possession?

Fort Smith is pretty hard on revocations. Your misdemeanor charge will be before a different judge than your felony probation, so if tomorrow is an...

Is there a statue of limitations? If so, how long in Arkansas (Cross County, Lee County, & Forrest City) ?

If you failed to appear to court there isn't a statute of limitations issue. But there could be deficiencies in the FTA warrants that a lawyer...

My son was arrested for domestic assault against a family member can that be dropped from a felony to a misdemeanor at court?

Yes, it's possible. But it may not be likely. As vague as I know this is going to sound, I suggest he hire an attorney to go to bat for him, and...