How likely am I to convince the judge to give me house arrest vs. normal jail time in a probation violation hearing?

It is impossible to guess what a judge would do in your circumstances. Each judge is different, and each has their pet peeves. There is a...

Federal Drug Mandatory minimums

If you do not qualify for the safety valve do to your prior criminal history, or level of participation in the case, then the only other way to...

Can the courts make me take a hair test for criminal mischeif?

Because the hair drug test screen was part of your sentence, you will have to comply with that court order or be found in contempt of court. If...

What should I do if I plan on pleading gulity but don't agree with the reccomendations?

Yes, you should request an attorney. No, you should not write the judge a letter until you have spoken to an attorney, and had the attorney review...

If a law is broken is it a crime?

As the other attorneys have discussed, the answer generally is - it depends. There are a lot of laws. Some laws are civil and deal with business,...

Once you have entered a plea in federal court, and have been sentenced, it is very difficult to withdraw your plea, or change your plea agreement. ...

I was charged with something i didnt know is that possible?

If you have been charged with a 3rd degree felony, then you need an attorney. An attorney will be able to check the law and determine if the...

Don't have a valid drivers license and I got a citation, what's gonna happen to me?

If the officer let you go, and did not issue you a citation, it is doubtful you will be prosecuted on that stop. If the officer did give you a...

I am on home arrest (60 dys) for driving on revoked (2nd). I have another court date for prob. violation. Do I get credit on 60?

Courts generally do not give credits for time you are ordered to serve from other courts. That being said, it is possible to negotiate for...

What is a first arraignment?

An arraignment is usually the first court appearance for a person charged with a crime. At the arraignment, the accused has an opportunity to...