Depends..... Some judges sign the orders immediately, some judges take time, some judges are on vacation, at continuing education, in a trial, or...

I want know how long a DUI stay on your record, and if does it start from the date of conviction or when you finish your sentenc

It will be extremely difficult and expensive to remove that DUI from your record. Once it becomes a conviction, it is unlikely that you can clear...

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What information should I give and to whom regarding the following mistreatment of an inmate in state prison by prison staff?

Most states have a commission or board which governs jail standards. You might consider seeking assistance from that board. In addition, there...

I wanted to know if it's difficult to have your criminal record expunged

Generally speaking, most states will not allow for the expunction of convictions. So if you have convictions, I would anticipate that it would be...

OVI Question

Fighting two OVI's at the same time complicates matters. The court and the prosecution are both going to be biased simply based on the number of...

When stopped by a cop for a out back light is it legal for them to search the car, even after you say it is not your car?

I agree with the other two lawyers answering before me. While the non-functional tail light can serve as a basis for the initial stop, the...

My girlfriend was charged with 2 sales charges. However it was not her voice on the audio the police got from there confidential

Are you talking about distribution of a controlled substance? (Sales charges?) When you say they are not the same tapes played at the courthouse...

Very common. Social media is a hot spot for the low down on a number of issues which could harm a defense. Especially if some admission is...

What if they have nothing & it's just a one person story?

In the jurisdictions I am licensed, they (the government) can arrest and charge someone based on one persons statement. A trial is what gives the...

Generally speaking, many times an amendment is allowed by the court, especially if it is something small, like a typographical error (a scrivenors'...