How can you help your friend who might go to jail?

Depending on the circumstances, it is often difficult (even for an attorney) to keep someone out of jail. The best bet is to make sure he has...

Was this false imprisonment? Did my civil rights get violated?

Frankly, It is difficult to follow your question. From what I can gather, if you were arrested on valid warrants, then the arrest is valid. No...

I'm facing a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge and I need to know how I defend myself?

He who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer. Get a lawyer! Most give free consultations.

How much time can my son get for possession of marijuana for sale?

The answer is not as clear cut to me. Checkpoint cases are generally charged in Federal Court, not State Court. While anything over 2 pounds in...

All background checks are different. Some are much more comprehensive than others so it is difficult to say if it will show up. With an active...

Can a family member interfere with contact between an inmate and their significant other?

The family has absolutely no say in whom your boyfriend has contact with. They can call the courts until they are blue in the face and it will...

There is no set "rate" for a retainer in a criminal case. Could be a few hundred to a few thousand depending on the lawyer. Whether the case gets...

What to do next

He will most likely be charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon among other charges and will likely face a prison sentence. If he has...