I would want to see the document you are referring to, as well as know a bit more about the sentence. Otherwise, it is tough to answer this in a...

If my friend has a bench warrant for missing court for driving with only a permit, what are the consequences/ fines/ bond?

I am not licensed in North Dakota, but in California, where I am licensed, the answer depends upon your friend's overall record and how long the...

Can the Phoenix District Attorney add a DUI drug driving to my TRIAL EVEN if my original arrest was only for DUI & DUI above .08

Yes, the prosecutor can add such a charge, even if the cop did not list it in his ticket or report. I wrote an article about this type of...

Is it illegal to be afraid of unprovoked cop threats of force, not immediately open window/give ID, b charged with obstructing?

It is not illegal to be afraid, but it may very well be unwise to violate a cop's orders, as you found out. This type of interaction is the subject...

It is not legal, but what did your brother do when asked to stop by loss prevention? Did he run? Did he push them away?

Can first time offenders get three strikes?

Yes, he can be charged with three offenses that are strikes. I have handled several cases like this with first time offenders. It does not mean...

Is it illegal to be afraid of unprovoked cop threats of force, not immediately open window/give ID, b charged with obstructing?

It is not illegal to be afraid, but it may very well be unwise to violate a cop's orders, as you found out. This type of interaction is the...

Although I hit someone first (charged with Assault 4th), they beat me up. Should they not be charged as well?

It seems her "self defense" may have exceeded the scope necessary to defend herself. She may have also committed vandalism and theft. You may...

I guess I am not going to get any help the Public Defender will not return my calls, Can I get some advice

Sandy, sorry to hear about your son. What is he charged with? A felony or a misdemeanor? An appellate attorney may not be necessary. However,...

If I was stoped because of atraffic violation and detained cause other cops thought I was evolved in somthing what r my k9 right

Good question. The recent decision is Rodriguez v United States may be on point. Click on the link below to read a short article I wrote on this...