Hire a lawyer and s/he can get it for you. You absolutely do not want to speak to the police without a lawyer. The police will not give you a...

Arrested for petty theft, what should I expect?

Oh - and by the way - as evidenced by the quality of replies from some of the private lawyers on this site, not all private lawyers know what they...

Arrested for petty theft, what should I expect?

You ABSOLUTELY will NOT be charged as an adult. You're a juvenile (I assume the DOB was a typo and you meant turning 18 in 2010). A petty theft...

Does an accident qualify as a assault?

An assault is an attempt to commit a battery. A battery is the offensive (uninvited and unwanted) touching of another. See In re Gavin T., 66...

Can i get charged with statutory rape?

Unfortunately, yes, according to my quick research, the law in NC (assuming this occurred in NC) permits you to be prosecuted for stat rape for...

How do attorneys know whether or not to put their client on the stand.

A good criminal defense attorney will start thinking about this very early on and generally will try to keep all options open for as long as...

Is it possible to overturn a conviction?

There are many avenues to overturn a conviction. Whether any of them are open to you depends on what you've done so far and how much time has...

What time do i need to get to the courthouse if my arraignment is at 8 30? what do i need to bring?

Arrive early. Dress nicely. Be courteous to everyone (you never know who knows the judge or prosecutor). Try to line up your attorney in advance,...

Filing a false police report

Let me just add this to the mix - with the understanding that I may be too late with my reply. What happens? Depends. To whom - the...

What if you get a suspended prison sentence and a strike with some jail time, can that be expunged?

Yes, it possible to get a strike expunged, but it can still be used as a strike prior for sentencing purposes should you pick up a new felony down...