If the court hearing is in municipal court, the cop acts as prosecutor and he's already given you a deal. If it's in county court, you'll be given...

Can getting arrested 22 years ago for theft with no conviction or guilty verdict or plea jeopardize employment now?

Arrests, even for charges that are completely dismissed, remain on public record unless sealed. However, your prospective employer should also be...

Will I be on supervised probation ? What disadvantages do I have with a municipal assault charge ? Can I beat this case ?

You need to engage a lawyer, who might be able to win a compromise settlement. Knocking a guy down and leaving him in the middle of a highway is...

My son's attorney has not returned any phone calls for two months. What can we do?

Nothing says determination like boots on the ground. Your son should write a letter telling the lawyer what your son needs, and he should deliver...

How do i know if i am going to jail for missing my pretrial for my dui.

Yes, of course, call the clerk of the court right now, or your lawyer (you should have one), explain your situation, and ask their help.

Is shoplifting a $50 item considered grand theft or petty theft in Colorado

If you weren't caught and already issued a ticket, you probably won't be charged with anything. But fifty dollars is at the lowest end of the theft...

Marijuana laws! Question?

You might get in trouble with your parents, or with your girlfriend or boyfriend who thought you were smart, but without evidence not with the law....

Should I even bother to file a motion for early termination of probation on a deferred judgment (DV)??

A DA may agree to it, but many who do not will still agree at least to convert to unsupervised probation for the remainder of the term, which saves...

Go to the court with at least one of your parents, and ask the prosecutor for a diversion that would keep this out of the criminal system. If you...

If the plaintiff didnt show for the paliminary hearing nor can be present for the deposition hearing can i get the case dismised

Prosecutors have inspired boundless evidence that even the thickest among us can get a law degree. Yes, it's possible to get your case dismissed,...