My experience tells me that walking away from a halfway house is a new criminal charge of Escape, a Class D felony (1-5 years). Once arrested, he...

Do I have to pay a debt to district court in Utah for a dui I rec'd 20 years ago? Doesn't the statue of limitations apply?

Unfortunately, statutes of limitation do not apply to a debt from a judgment related to a criminal case, especially restitution, court costs, and...

The instant check background in Colorado for firearms purchases seems to hit upon a Texas conviction which was not listed properly. From what you...

Charged with a DUI but convicted of a DWAI. No prior offences of ANY kind.

It sounds like you already resolved your criminal case of DUI with a plea or conviction for DWAI. If so, and the hearing officer knows this,...

I have court on the 26th. The problem is I am starting a new job and can't miss work. What would happen if I am 2 hours late?

If it is a traffic ticket for a traffic Infraction, Hire an attorney who can show up on time, on your behalf. Many attorneys charge flat rate for...

Applying for citizenship

As I understand immigration law, becoming naturalized is extremely difficult with any convictions with the five years just before applying for...

Will I have to pay attorney fees and lost wages for a case that was dismissed?

I agree with Mr Deasy. I also counsel clients that its extremely rare to recover attorney fees for a criminal case from a person involved in...

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In Colorado, I have a misdemeanor conviction for criminal mischief, with a domestic violence attached. Can I own a firearm?

No, you cannot possess a firearm or ammunition. 18 USC 922(g)(9) prohibits a person from possessing these things after being convicted of a...

The other attorneys' answers are correct. Just to add, the following: First, the judge has to approve such a plea based on psychiatric evaluations...

How would I seal the records of a split plea?offense may 2007sentence october 2007probation dismmissed march 2009

In Colorado, you cannot seal a conviction for a dismissed felony charge when there is a guilty plea negotiated for a misdemeanor. This split plea...