Probation or jail time?

I agree with my colleague's always astute analyses. I would only add that the attorney may want to focus on the initial stop, the roadblock. ...

What happens if I get pulled over for an open conttainer in Los Angeles, if I am totally sober and it was just one beer

You will be cited for a misdemeanor violation of VA 23222, the punishment for which is a $100 fine. But be careful because if you get a dui and...

Is this entrapment?

To prevail on an entrapment defense you must prove that the police led you to do something that you would otherwise have had no inclination to do. ...

Who can and who should report perjury during a criminal trial

It is the business of the trier of fact to make decisions regarding the credibility of witnesses, not you. If it was a judge trial he will decide...

Is it normal for a defendent to be asked to accept an open plea to a class x felony without knowing what he is pleading to?

If the two charges were dropped they're gone and you need not be concerned with them. In that case your nephew knows what he is being accused of,...

After 33 years of marriage my wife comes home and

All you need for a divorce is to show there are irreconcilable differences which there appear to be. Consult with a NV family lawyer.

Can a person file an appeal if he pled nollo contendre and was adjuticated guilty.

You need to consult with an attorney skilled in FL criminal procedure for the best answer. In my state, assuming there were still time, we would...

Naturalization Interview

Part of the interview consists of a test of the candidates knowledge of English so I would be very surprised if they allowed someone to act as an...

Can i talk to someone over the phone for some legal advice??

I doubt anyone is going to give you free legal advice over the telephone because that might be viewed as creating an attorney-client relationship. ...

If you are talking about the civil suit, no, you can't go to prison for that. Even if you lose and can't pay you won't go to prison for it. ...