Do you mean the difference in the crime or the difference in the penalty? It looks like lawyers have already answered both questions; I would only...

What happens if you get in trouble while completing deferred adjudication?

The short answer is--it depends. When you pled to your DUI charge, the consequences for violating were put in the plea agreement, however the...

My question is regarding a statutory rape charge

A lawyer would need more information before being able to answer your question. Was he already convicted? If he has already pled guilty to the...

I was arrested and plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge. Can i get this sealed?

The only way it could be sealed is if you received a pardon, which is a vey difficult and rare thing to achieve. Although I practice in Texas, I do...

As a prosecutor until somewhat recently, I can tell you that delays like this are not usually the fault of the defense attorney, unless delaying...

My husband was assaulted with a tire iron. assailant claims self defense. what do we do?

I think your best bet is to try and convince the police to file charges. This can be done through letters, phone calls up the chain of command,...

Can you expunge criminal misdemeanor citation penal code section 851.5 in California any time or not ?

Every state has different laws regarding expunctions. This is why the others have recommended you ask a lawyer based in California.

Can additional charges be dropped if the initial traffic stop was illegal?

Do you know why the officer might have thought the plates were suspended? As the other attorney said, if the officer can show he had a good faith...

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Yes you can file charges for criminal mischief. And yes you can sue in small claims court. You probably won't find a lawyer who would be willing to...

Would this situation be considered as DOUBLE JEOPARDY? what type of lawyer could help with civil rights violation against state?

In regards to the first part of your question, it is not prohibited for the State to try someone on two different charges in the same trial, even...