Do i need a lawyer for a criminal speeding ticket?

I agree with my colleagues. I have had defendants come to me to appeal a conviction after they chose to conduct their own defense at the hearing. ...

Is their a possibility that I could get jail time for this?

The more convictions one has the greater the possibility of a jail sentence. Obviously, the goal would be to avoid as many convictions as posible....

What is my sentence for four misdemeanors?

Certainly the more convictions you have the greater the penalty. The obvious choice is to avoid conviction on all four charges if possible. Your...

I got caught shoplifting friday and whats gonna happen?

It is possible that your lawyer, before any decision is made, might be able to contact the probation department and county attorney's office to...

Do I have the right to bear arms?

civil rights are restored when the undesignated felony was designated a misdemeanor unless the offense was classified as domestic violence then the...

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Friend got arrested for paraphernalia and needs to move out of state in a month for serious family problems..?

Arizona felony warrants are usually broadcast interstate, even for class six felonies, which means you may be arrested if you are ever stopped by...

Your question does not mention why you were arrested. Did they have an arrest warrant. If so, and it was reasonable to believe you were in the...

I was caught shoplifting when I was 17; they are prosecuting me now while I am 18; can they do that? What can I expect?

Shoplifting is a misdemeanor which has 12 months for its statute of limitations. Prosecutors often wait for the suspect to attain the age of 18...

Why would a dismiss w/o prejudice for attempted possession of drug paraph. Keep me from renting an apartment?

Landlords may consider a person's criminal record in determining whether to rent or not. As long as the decision not to rent to a person is not...

Was her 4th amendment violated under the Gant v. Arizona?

Gant v Arizona applies to searches after arrest which is not the case in your question. The issue is whether the police had reasonable suspicion to...