Is an arrest but not leading to a conviction still considered a "criminal record"?

“Criminal records” can include everything from being arrested/cited to a sentence after conviction and any revocation or modification of that...

What should I do so this situation makes the smallest footprint on my future?

You need to look beyond your criminal record. A conviction might result in your driver's license being taken away and your insurance rates going...

Im about 6 mnts in on my probation and i was wonderin can my p.o violate me this early.. i have 18 mnts..

Your probation officer can issue a citation for violation of probation anytime you fail to do anything you are required to do; people have been...

Go to the court as soon as possible and ask the judge to hear your case and explain to the judge what is going on. Usually in home services and the...

Is this considered identity theft?

Identity theft is generally defined in the criminal context as getting something of value by using someone else's identity, so it does not sound...

County sheriff disseminating sex offender information that is completely false

The person listed on the registry should call the sheriff's department and request they correct their records immediately. The person should also...

A friend of mine is accused of felony theft and the victim wants to drop the charges what can be done?

The victim can contact the prosecutor and urge them to dismiss it, but ultimately criminal charges are filed by the government, not the victim, and...

Pricing of a lawyer-MD

It depends on what the attorney is doing or will do. It's not just the amount of work, but the quality to consider. An attorney who spends only a...

What do I ask a criminal lawyer to do ?

Arrest warrants can take weeks or even months to obtain in some cases. In more complicated cases, particularly those involving economic crimes, the...

Do I need an attorney for this matter?

While it may seem simple and straightforward to argue what she was charged with does not meet the definitions for the crime,it usually is not. I...