Does my 16 yr old son need a lawyer?

If he gets sent any papers which require him to go to court, he should have a lawyer.

Can a person file bankruptcy on a traffic ticket along with court costs?

You can put it in your petition, but at least with regard to criminal fines and fees, they are often not discharged in BK. You should probably...

Whether or not you are eligible for drug treatment programs can be a complex question for an attorney with all the facts and circumstances of your...

I rented a car from Dollar Car Rental, and received a letter for toll violations I did not commit. How can I go about disputing?

I would start off with the rental car's customer service and see what evidence they require. You may also submit the toll receipts if you have...

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My arresting officer left the department, will my case be dismissed?

Doubtful. He can still be brought to trial as a witness, unless he left the department for some bad reason. Also, the officer may not be the only...

Will the judge test me again? Isn't DPA marijuana one and one? What will happen if I test positive? jail? PD says no test again

I think you should listen to your attorney, who has more experience with the court you are appearing in than you do.

Is it typical for the Hearing Officer at the DMV to tell you she will have a decision in 30 days?

They say that all the time. It's routine and it means nothing. It just depends on their workload. Sometimes they decide quickly, sometimes they...

Arrested in Du Page Co. IL for possession and paraphernalia. Going in front of judge with no lawyer, what should I say?

You should say "judge, I'd like a public defender or appointed counsel." And don't do anything until your appointed counsel speaks with you.

How important are injuries & witnesses to a battery case if there are none?

Clearly, the more serious injuries, the more serious the case. Visible injuries can be evidence of what happened, but even without clear, visible...

Does criminal and arrest history effect prosecution or sentencing?

Of course. A defendant's prior criminal history can be used to allege "prior" allegations or sentence enhancement. Otherwise, a prior criminal...