How can i get a free lawyer for a traffic violation.

You are not entitled to a public defender for a simple traffic violation. The Constitution only entitles individuals to appointed counsel if: 1)...

How are plea offers negociated?

Generally speaking, the prosecution will make an offer shortly after initial arraignment. The offer will be based on numerous factors such as the...

My son has been behind since birth. Developmentally delayed. Does not understand the consequence of crime ?

Ms. Bouffiou is absolutely correct. It is vital that you share this information and all supporting medical documentation with your attorney so that...

You certainly are entitled to file a police report whenever you believe that you have been the victim of a crime. After said report is filed, the...

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I pay child support, can i claim my children on my tax return?

As my colleague Ms. Lowry has stated, the default IRS rule is that children may be claimed only by the custodial parent. In order for a...

How can I save my boyfriend from domestic violence charges when I made a false claim to the police out of anger?

I agree with all of my colleagues. Filing a false report is very serious business and you need to consider how this will affect your own record...

I keep getting charged for contributing to delinquency of juvenile for sneaking my 15 year old girlfriend out at night so she

If you stop committing an offense, you will stop being charged with it. Cops are not harassing you by returning a minor child to her parents. I...

Can my charges be dropped? Possession of alcohol under 21 and disorderly conduct.

Short answer, yes. Charges could hypothetically always be dropped up to the point of juror deliberations. I will say, as my colleagues before me,...

Can a detective write you a letter stating hes not going to charge you with a felony or a misdemeanor just a ticket?

As both of my colleagues have mentioned before me, it is the District Attorney and not officers who charge individuals with a crime. Do not allow...

How can I help my husband get bond at the preliminary hearing?

I imagine you are likely oversimplifying the case as it is hard to believe that no bond was offered for a domestic assault unless your husband has...