Are you being sentenced to prison time in both? If so, the first one must be completed before you begin receiving credit on the second one UNLESS...

What is a Pardon and how do you get it?

A pardon is like being granted forgiveness, and it is done by the governor of the state in which the conviction was obtained. You get it by...

Finding an attorney to plea bargain

I agree with Ms. Berliner. There are so many different options in sentencing and opportunities to take a bad situation and make it a little better...

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Criminal attorney

Are you asking about getting a job in criminal justice, or becoming an attorney. You should check with the State Bar in Washingto to see if they...

Can you switch lawyers if you have a pro bono attorney and aren't happy?

The lawyer is not pro bono but appointed by the court. Unless the lawyer is not working on the case or there are major problems, then the only way...

Evidence in a felony crimanl case

It may be that the police are saying that their probable cause to stop your friend was that he did not have a working headlight or it was not on at...

What is the outcome if you have no proof of crimes you didnt commit.

The burden of proof in any case is on the State to prove that you did commit whatever crime that they charge you with. You, as an accused, have no...

Criminal summons for theft but nothing was taken

You essentially stole the items when you secreted them in your pocket. That you got caught and did not get away with the items does not change the...

How can we get these charges dropped? Harassment.

She can do the things you suggest and in addition, your lawyer can talk with her and advise the prosecutor that she does not wish to pursue the...

I need to file a motion for my probation case because they denied my early term. My previous lawyer asking for $3000.

You are handling it the right way. Contact a number of lawyers to find out what they charge to not only file the motion, but to follow up on it...