If it's a first offense what is the typical penalty for grand larceny?

The maximum penalty is 18 months or 3 years depending on the amount alleged to have been stolen. The "typical" penalty, with no prior convictions...

19 year old, first time offense, MIP in the state of Michigan - advice on how to proceed.

Please do not just plead guilty. It can mess up any chance you have to go to medical school. (They may ask on your application if you have ever...

Can some one tell me exactly what a Procurring Agent Defense is and if it is used in New Mexico Courts

We do not have the "procuring agent" defense in New Mexico. That said, if the State wants to prove trafficking against her, they have to prove...

I was arrested for a DWI I am now on a deferred sentance and completed the program. Will this show up in my background check?

If you have completed your deferred sentence on a DWI and completed the period of probation (one year on a first DWI conviction), GOOD NEWS, you...

In New Mexico, the consequences for careless driving, 66-8-114, can be up to 90 days in jail as it is a petty misdemeanor.

I pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute in July 2004, i was released from prison in febuary 2008.

Something is unusual here. In the federal system, you do 85 percent of your time. All pre sentence confinement time counts, but you do not get 15...

I agree with Mr. Aarons. It is still a conviction for now, and you should get your dismissal to which you are entitled. You need to do something...

What if your charged with your 5th offense and you can prove two priors you didnt get

In order to charge you with Felony DWI in NM, the State must have proof of THREE, not TWO, prior convictions. Merely having a prior conviction...

When asking a judge for O.R what could a defendant do to help persuade the Judge in their favor.

I do not understand if the defendant is in or out of custody. If he is in custody, it seems like he has done all he can to get out. If drugs or...