In a word - it depends. Six months is very quick to go to unsupervised probation - but it may be possible. the first thing to do is to enlist the...

Can I withdraw a plea bargain guilt agreement after 50 days?

The condition of full employment is much more flexible than you might think. If you lose your job- the Court will most likely give you plenty of...

Are deferments the same as convictions?

You can say - if you successfully completed the Deferred Judgment and the case was dismissed... that you have NOT been "convicted" of a felony. ...

The short answer - which you will not like - is yes. A TRO or temporary restraining order empowers the Judge to order you out of your home even if...

False arrest?

Disorderly Conduct is what I call a "kitchen sink" charge. Like obstruction of justice - it is the favorite default charge when nothing better...

Why would a District Attorney be listed as a witness in a criminal trial when the defendant was never interviewed by DA?

There are only two possible reasons why the DA is listed as a witness. First - it was a mistake - simply a typo - Second, you are reading the list...

University and misdemeanor

The competition to get into excellent colleges is real. If the crime were less serious I would recommend a go at it . given that it is a Burglary...

To call a K9 unit to search a vehicle can an officer do so just based of his suspicious and no physical or visual evidence?

I agree - there seems to be something missing. But - based on the scenario - the officer has to have something called reasonable suspicion of an...

I would like to withdraw my guilty plea due to a traffic violation because of my medical condition .

My colleagues are 100% correct in their analysis of the chances of withdrawing a plea. I would only add this - unless your medical condition...

How can possession of drug paraphernilia affect me?

Mr. Cohen is 100% right. Your question "should I hire a lawyer" is a question I receive in nearly every consultation I give each day. The answer...