Can my lawyer turn down a plea agreement in a criminal proceeding without consulting me his client first?

A lawyer is required to convey all plea offers to the client. While the lawyer gives advice about whether taking a plea is in the client's best...

Can I live with my wife and biological child if I'm a registered sex offender in Arizona?

If you are not on probation or parole then there is no restriction to living with your wife and child in Arizona. If you are required to register...

Will my husband be charged with DUI?

If the State decides to charge your husband with a DUI, then I would expect that a summons would be issued to him in the future. A summons is...

Is this a misdemeanor charge in a city court? If so, you may be able to contact the court on the telephone and get the case back in the system by...

This would be a family court issue, not a criminal issue. People with criminal records can have custody rights, however if he is using drugs or...

This seems very unusual. It would be difficult to answer without looking in the court files to see what happened. You may want to consult with an...

How can I get medical records, that may well prove I was not guilty of a rape in 1974?

I would not expect that medical records would be available from 1974. You may want to hire a private investigator first to look into the case and...

What can happen if a 10 year old is caught shoplifting on a military base in Arizona?

I would be very surprised if a prosecutor actually files any charge against a 10-year old. That's extremely young. If they do, which I believe...

Can they extend probation 3 months after your expiration date for being behind in restituition?

The court would have to file the order extending your probation before the May 13, 2017, expiration. You need to go to court records to see when...

What are my options,if any or who can I go to for extra help or guidance?

Also, you cannot forget to call TASC and do your drug testing. By missing a test, it leads a judge to believe that you are using drugs. Even...