If you want to take traffic school - you are just pleading guilty with the traffic school option (of course you have to be eligible) Yes, if you...

You need to let your attorney know that you can't afford him/her. They should apply to the court to get appointed counsel. You'll have to fill...

Federal Criminal Law Question - I need to retain a lawyer TODAY with this experience

I know this is an old post, but I hope by now you've retained competent counsel. You've put way too many details into your e-mail posted on a...

You can report it as a crime, but you should think very hard about whether that's what you want to do--this is now the father of your child. In...

If you smoke weed in a state where it is legal are you still committing a federal crime?

Simple possession of marijuana is a (rarely prosecuted) but still criminal act under federal law, even in states where it is legal under state law.

Should I go to my arraignment on my own and see the deal I get and then get a private attorney if I don't like the deal?

In the long run, you won't be saving money. Your best bet is to obtain the funds to hire private counsel at your earliest opportunity. If you...

What would the consequence be for us if we're both found guilty of our actions. What is the statue of limits for each crime?

This doesn't sound like a sexual assault, but rather a battery. You should think twice about reporting this as a crime--it can have severe...

2 dui

You can get remanded, but there are many things you can do to lessen the chance that will happen. Best to see a lawyer and review all your options...

I caught a drug charge in 2006 it was expunged 8/5/2015, can I visit my fiancé in federal prison?

You need to contact the institution. Many applications will require you to disclose such information, even if expunged. However, before you do...

if I don't show up for the prelim how long will that bench warrant be open and will it get the case dismissed for good.

This is not advice that attorneys on this site should really be giving you. If you are served with a subpoena to appear in court, you must appear....