Can I lower a DUI to a DWAI?

The short answer is "highly unlikely." It is very difficult to withdraw a plea of the record shows you entered it knowingly, willingly and...

I'm currently 2 months into a 6 month, unsupervised probation for a dwai (not dui) in Colorado. Minor charge, minor probation.

In short, leaving first then telling your probation officer later when you get to Calif is a bad idea. Regardless of the level of offense you could...

How do I get disclosure in a municipal court when you are not given a public defender.

Defendants in any criminal case are entitled to see all the evidence the government has against them. (Technically it's called discovery not...

How serious do the "courts" take failures to comply with certain terms of probation?

In general, the short answer is "yes" the Court can revoke probation for failure to meet financial conditions of probation. That said, Courts...

Can I be held in contempt?

I agree with responses of other counsel but would add the following practical advice, as opposed to just legal advice: Judge's do not take kindly...

How can my son transfer custody to us the grandparents.

Sorry your son is going through instability right now but glad you are there to help him and your grandson. I agree with other counsel who have...

The evaluator will look at the factors in the statute that involve parental wishes to some degree but mainly involve what is in the "best interest...

I was wondering what rights does a father have to get a free paternity test for my possible daughter,who lives in another state?

I agree with counsel Littman's response and would add that it unfortunately sounds like your ex wants to have nothing to do with you for some...

I was driving and got pulled over for my permit being taped to my vehicle. I was informed my license was under restraint.

Most prosecutors will just give you a "DWOL" plea (driving without valid license) to a DUR charge or even maybe dismiss the ticket if all you did...

If parenting time is modified but child support isn't changed can the court order a change or do you have to file to change.

I agree with the answer of counsel Ramunda but would add that factually there seems to be some information missing from the facts that may help...