Do my son need a lawyer?

Some of the best criminal defense attorneys are public defenders. Some of the worst criminal defense attorneys are private lawyers. As my colleague...

Can the DA charge different charges or more charges than whats on the police report?

Absolutely. As long as the DA and in most jurisdictions the Grand Jury conclude there is probable cause that a crime is committed, regardless of...

My husbands being charged with aggravated assault for spitting on an officer an resisting arrest what kinda time is he lookin at

If your husband has an attorney he should ask him/her the question. If he does not have an attorney, then he certainly needs one. I could answer...

I was arrested for battery on Paramedic, are there attorneys that take payments..

As to the particular question if there are attorneys in your community that will accept payments rather than a single lump sum payment, of course....

As my colleague said, you need to talk to your trial attorney or if you don't have one, at the very least consult with an attorney directly about...

To answer your question "generally," the answer likely is "no" there is no problem. Based on your account of the circumstances, your ex-wife and...

I have been charged with federal possesion of pseudoephedrine what kind of plea will the US prosecuter offer

My colleague's answer is accurate and comprehensive. Bottom line, there are too many variables for your question to be answered online in this...

What will a court appointed attorney do for me?

My colleague's answer is right on. Some are great and some are not. You will have to meet with your attorney and assess for yourself. One of the...

Can a person be sentence for a charge, they were found not guilty of by a jury,is this grounds for an appeal?

Generally the answer is "yes." However, I don't practice in DC so I can't for certain tell you what the law is there. However, in most...

I have a second Marijuanna cittaion with paraphernalia.Since I only got ticketed do u think it would be wise to get an attorney?

Any qualified lawyer will tell you that you should have and need an attorney to represent you in a court proceeding, especially in a criminal case....