My friend just got arrested and when I looked it up it says he got in trouble for being a "fugitive from justice"??

"Fugitive from Justice" is listed as a charge so that a bail and be set and a court can hold a hearing for a person who appears to be wanted in...

Should I plea guilty or not guilty? What is my most favorable option?

Most prosecutors and most of the courts in the state will work with people who have the sort of charge you describe and there are ways around the...

Should my son have an attorney when he goes to an appointment he has with an officer at the police station tomorrow.

Yes. Your son should talk to an attorney before speaking with the police. And it is very possible that the attorney will tell your son that...

How could a lawsuit be pressed for a simple text to two city councilwomen about concerns with city affairs?

Based on what you sent, I don't know what sort of lawsuit someone would bring against you. You asked this in a criminal defense forum and as far...

Can I receive more jail time if I was sentenced and absconded before my sentence started.

Mr. Flint is correct. Failing to report to jail as directed to serve a sentence would usually be a violation of the terms of probation. If the...

Would turning in a waiver of counsel form give up my right to an attorney?

The waiver form tells the court the judge that you want to have him consider your case without a lawyer for that hearing. If you decide you want...

Failed 2 drug test missed 1

Hopefully, you will hire a lawyer to help you so that when the court or prosecutor find out about the violation and file an order to show cause,...

Not sure what to expect when daughter appears for court date for minor consumption?

It is possible that a lawyer could help your daughter avoid traveling back to court for any initial appearances and even if she were guilty, might...

You could be arrested, it more likely given a citation if the alcohol was found in your apartment but being convicted is another matter. You would...

Possibility of plea in abeyance?

If you don't have a criminal history, you probably won't be given a public defender to represent you even if you can't afford a lawyer. Some...