What are the penalties for alcohol DUI and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and paraphernalia. First offense.

Avvo allows 4000 characters in which to answer a question. A complete answer takes more than 4000 characters. Here is a general answer for DUI:...

What circumstances allow the use of self defense (punching cop in the face) against a police officer?

There is allot of case law on resisting an unlawful arrest. I will not bore you with this because it is not applicable to your case, as you have...

Yes. However, you are going to haw to prevail at both the driver license hearing and the court. If you look at the citation it explains what you...

If a minor has a third degree felony, what will happen to them?

A juvenile, convicted of a crime, could be ordered to go to juvenile detention; pay a fine; and/or community service. There are a number of...

How does the process of community service go. Do I have to go through another court session to turn them in??

Usually, the court gives you a list of approved agencies to do your community service. Whomever you decide to use will give you a letter that...

First, do not speak to anybody about this, except your attorney. That said, how the case proceeds depends on a number of factors. It sounds like...

So having three arrests for domestic violence will a judge allow plea in abeyance? Meaning how likely will it lead to jail time?

Usually, if you can get the prosecutor to agree to a plea in abeyance the judge will allow it. There are a number of factors a prosecutor will...

A "Plea in Abeyance" is an offer that is made by the prosecution. That means, when your son goes to court that prosecuting attorney may or may not...

If your a criminal defense attorney does that mean you would also consider yourself a DUI attorney?

Yes. DUI is a crime. That said, some attorneys practice solely DUI defense. See, the National College of DUI defense for a list of attorneys...

Can two 13 year old boys and one 16 year old get charges, go to jail for shoplifting $55 worth fireworks

If they admit or are found guilty they could go to juvenile detention. Usually, on a 1st offense, a juvenile will be placed on home detention...