Late last night i got served papers ,to appear in court on feb 1 at 9am ,concerning extention of a protective order;i dnt have a

Unfortunately you are not entitled to an appointed lawyer when the issue is a protective order. You should do your best to find a lawyer you can...

Will the DA upgrade my charge?

I agree that you should go ahead now and hire a good lawyer. You know that you are going to be facing some charge; the question is how many. If...

I got 3 state jail felony charges the same day...theft, controlled substance and credit card abuse

Just because you hire a lawyer does not mean that you are ensured a different offer than the one you received with your court appointed lawyer. If...

Was this right to send my daughter to juvinile detention for her first time offense with the law?

It was a decision that was made based on the circumstances. Obviously since she sneaked out of your house, you appeared to be unable to assure...

Can I expunge my B battery misdemeanors in Forida if it was adjudicated guilty?

Probably not but you should post this question under Florida to get answers from lawyers in that state. Good luck!

Mr. Hesse's answer is correct and very thorough. The only thing I would add is that if someone has prior convictions, then the punishment range...

I have a question on expunge situations.

Unfortunately with an assault involving family violence, one cannot seal the record even if one receives deferred adjudication and completes it. ...

What are the chances of jail time for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine)1g4g ?

Chances are slim that you will receive jail time. You will probably get a deferred adjudication offer. Obviously you need a lawyer and should...

Eligible for Parole at the end of 2011?

It is best to hire a lawyer to put together a parole packet for you. I know that lawyers can be hired for as little as $1500. The parole board...

I have a question regarding criminal law. Let's suppose that a person is incarcerated in state prison.

If the judge is signing a habeas order. The person must have gone through the habeas corpus proceedings in federal court for the federal judge to...