House passes bill changing sex offender rule(Great news!)

The bill was passed by the House but is not law yet. It must be approved in the State Senate and either be signed by the Governor or not vetoed by...

I may have prescription forgery case coming and it is my first offense what will happen

Good question and the real answer is it simply depends on too many things. First, the DA in charge of your case. Second, was this a one time...

Can I call and get info on a warrant without it causing more problems?

I agree with John. Have her call a lawyer in Fresno and see if they will check on any warrants. A local lawyer will know if the warrants can be...

Are probation officers and attorneys allowed to lie to a person the same as the police is allowed to lie?

Your attorney can NEVER lie to you. It is unethical. My job as a criminal defense attorney is to fight for my client. He or she might not like...

You indicated the charge is agg assault with a deadly weapon that involved family violence correct? First, Agg assault with a deadly weapon is a...

What are the penalties when going deferred

Various states deal with DWI's or DUI's in different ways. In Texas, there are no deferred probation for DWI. The statue was changed in 1984 to...

Do you need a lawyer for first offense dui in Wisconsin?

The short answer is yes. DWI's or DUI's carry real consequences. They can be used to enhance punishment later if a new case happens. Many states...

I had a DUI, went through ARD and had it expunged. Can I buy a new car?

In Texas usually the insurance companies find out about the DWI based on a client's driving record. When a person is arrested for a DWI they also...

Occurance listed as on or about the 25th on the arrest warrant but the actually dtd was the 24th can the warrant b challenge?

In Texas, the on or about phrase allows the prosecutor to charge one date and attempt to prove another date. Obviously if the officer says I...

I agree with the other responses that the State must prove operation of the vehicle. Usually this is accomplished by somebody saying they saw your...