My son has never been in trouble before.20 years old. he did 5 months in jail and is out on bail.. do you think he will do more

It really depends on what happened , if a weapon was used, and if anyone was hurt. If a gun was used then prison time may be mandatory. Robbery is...

It looks like you may have to take the case to trial. If you have already been arrested then the Cop has made up his mind. Right now its your word...

Will this be a good defense for a DV charge?

Ant time a "victim" has made prior false allegations and tells different stories provides a good basis for a defense. However, the best defense is...

What will happen to me at court

It depends on a lot of factors including the cost of the item and your criminal history. Generally, most Judges do not send first offenders to...

I got hit by a car riding my bike

It sounds like you may have a good case of liability. If you are injured you need to seek medical care immediately. If you have an injury and do...

How much do you think the following case should settle for and how much do you think a jury would award?

It is impossible for an attorney to evaluate your case without meeting you, reviewing your medical records and reviewing accident reports or...

Yes, if the previous statute has not expired when the law changed, generally speaking, you are subject to the new statute. Dont post admissions on...

What occurs at a preliminary examination, and how much evidence is really presented?

A preliminary hearing is a probable cause hearing. The DA can elect to proceed with live witnesses or with a cop simply reading the reports. The...

I assume you are referring to a "romero motion". That means a court can strike a prior conviction if it is a strike. The court has discretion to do...

Is it possible for him not to do any time since there was no evidence and he really didn't do anything.

People often think that there has to be physical evidence to convict a defendant. A statement of the defendant is evidence. It is up to a jury to...