Can i wear a t shirt to court saying "free defendant"

There have been a lot of cases that question the line between freedom of speech and the court's authority to maintain decorum in the courtroom. The...

What to do about demand letter never recieved from Palmer Reifler & Associates

These civil demands are made all over the country. What they are demanding is usually the maximum a court could grant as a civil penalty if the...

Can I go to jail for a prank?

It could result in criminal charges. If you are contacted by the police you should not speak with them until you get an attorney. Notice: The...

Do i have a right to know what is going on in my son's case, he just turned 18

Well I certainly cannot tell you if it's in your son's best interests, but since he is 18 you have no right to know anything about his case, and...

I was caught shoplifting at Target , the cop gave a court date and charged with petit larceny, he let me go home.

If you are under 18 you will need to have one of your parents come with you to court. I'm not sure if that was your question. Notice: The...

I was charged with harrassment and I pleaded not guilty. Now I want to change my plea to guilty.

The only penalties you should ever face for changing your plea to guilty is possibly witness and jury fees if the case was set for trial and you...

28 in a 20 $95 is to much for the fine.

As for the fine amount, court fines usually start fairly high and go up gradually from there. The reason for this is partly because traffic fines...

Persuading a witness. What could be the outcome of this case based on details? worst outcome? I am losing confidence in lawyer

One of the many unfortunate realities of the criminal justice system is that it is not realistic to expect a case to get dismissed early on even...

Court appearance

Contact the prosecutor's office that subpoenaed you and see if they will request a continuance. Make sure you tell them you have non-refundable...

Requesting court-appointed counsel is usually something you do during your first court appearance. Notice: The information contained herein is...