My attorney is an illicit drug user. His addiction has caused me to fire him as my criminal lawyer. How do I report this?

If you have a concern about your lawyer, you can contact your states bar association to report your concerns and to make any complaints you may...

Often the conditions of bond which are case specific are not put on the bond until the first court appearance. So, it is possible that the...

Will i get jail time

Why don't you try calling the court yourself to see if what the bondsman is telling you is correct. It is possible that they do just want you to...

I believe it means that the crime he is charged with is a threat to someone of death or grave bodily injury.

Does the state or feds charge or can they both?

Unfortunately, one can be charged with the same offense in both state and federal court. One cannot be charged in state court twice with the same...

My husband has been summoned to appear for an indictment on bribery of a public official and aiding and abetting. What do we do

The first step is to interview 3 to 5 lawyers over the phone, then meet with at least 2 of them to determine who he is going to hire to represent...

Can a plea be changed to guilty after pleading not guilty at a pre-trial

You can change your plea to guilty. However, if you did not possess the paraphenalia, then why would you pled guilty? You have to have had care,...

How long will a DWI effect my insurance

This question is better posed to your insurance carrier. It is my understanding, as reported to me by clients, that a DWI affects insurance rates...

How can we better enforce stalking laws when the police will not help a person who is being stalked?

It is not common at all in Harris County, Houston, Texas. If the police are called out to a disagreement, someone is going to jail.

Can a person who filed harassment charges against me, contact me after filing the charges and before I go to court regarding the

I know that it seems ridiculous but there is no restriction against her contacting you - she is not on bond. However, you should keep copies of...