Can me and me and my wife get a diversion program in court.

It's possible you may be offered a diversion, if you suggest an anger management course for yourself, a theft class for your wife, and pay whatever...

How can I find out if someone who is in custody is actually ok?

No one can force him to contact you. You might try calling the court clerk and see if he has a lawyer (which might just be representation at an...

Is It illegal for a 19 year old to date a 15 year old?

I think if I found myself asking strangers if there might be a legal reason I shouldn't be dating someone, I'd be wondering about the value, to me,...

This is about trying to press charges against our 16 year old daughter. We want to see what the downside to us will be here in

I'm just a plainspoken Colorado criminal defense lawyer, but the way I see it Avvo didn't create this forum for lawyers to put the fear into...

Wrongfully accused of having a weapon, when there was NO weapons involved! Felony menacing!

Sorry to be obvious, but you need to engage a lawyer to deal with this.

Plea bargain

They sure can, and in fact the purpose of their offer is to avoid trial. But don't be overly concerned: often an even better deal is offered the...

Waiving preliminary

That does not mean you have to plead to the deal. You NEVER have to plead to the deal. Talk with a lawyer before you do anything.

Court process

When you've lost your mind and haven't consulted with a lawyer first.

Are public defender good to have are they good to have for a big case

Public defenders are lawyers who spend most of their time in courtrooms so yeah, when you can't afford private counsel (whose advantage is a much...

Get a copy of the police department policy and show it to the prosecutor, who may well then dismiss the ticket.