I got charged with paraphernalia, but the bong used did not belong to me and was not in my possession. How do I explain that?

Police will most likely have a different story, as they often do. Your best option right now would be to use the "find a lawyer" tab here on Avvo...

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I'm sorry to hear about your husband, but it appears he has a problem with addiction and needs help. Will they bring up the warrant? Yes. If he...

Finding a pro bono attorney will be extremely difficult, if not impossible. These are significant charges and you need a private attorney. If you...

How long after a domestic violence incident do I have to report It?

Very sorry to hear the abuse you have suffered and hope you baby is OK. You did not mention how long ago this occurred, but you need to call the...

The legal age of sexual consent in MA is 16. It appears you are OK legally, but just because you can, does not mean you should. What about her...

I am a women sentenced to 12 days County jail. How many days will I really serve?

Agree with my colleagues. I think about 6 days would be the most time you would actually serve. There is probably a good chance for even less.

What we do other than appeal? Unfair and wrong trial verdict! 39 to 44 months prison time for defending himself? Just wrong!

Sorry to hear about your son's sentence. It's difficult to offer clear guidance without having access to all the details of his case. An appeal may...

I was convicted of crimes in the United States and was deported to Australia. DId my criminal record follow me?

It's difficult to know for sure if this would appear on a background check in Australia. You might want to contact an attorney in your area for...

How long does NC. hold someone in custody if they have a bench warrant in Ca. for a probation violation?

Agree with my colleagues. 30 days is pretty standard, but it's just an estimate. Don't believe you would receive credit for time served in NC.

Looking for a lawyer to help me, charged with writing bad checks.

You can use the "find a lawyer" tab here on Avvo or just use Google to locate a local criminal attorney. Early intervention into your case by an...