What can I expect for 3rd degree possession and 1st degree trafficking?

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

I need a loan til my workers comp settlement is ready

If you have an actual written settlement or court order there are companies that will advance you money against your expected funds. Beware as...

Is there a way to serve a summons & complaint without cost?

If you have a cost waiver in CA take the order to the sheriff and have them do it. Sometimes this takes longer than a private process service. ...

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If you served a state prison sentence from 1990 to 1999 and have been on parole since then without violations that means you have done 10 years...

Is there jail time for third offense shoplifting in pa

The main difference between a PD and a private lawyer is that the PD has so many cases he rarely has time for a lot of personal contact. The...

I got pulled over for supposedly driving 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. It was at 1:15 AM and I was driving intoxicated people home...

You have a good chance of winning. Take photos of the route where you were arrested. Presumably there will be no signs. The statement of the...

Virginia Statutory Rape Laws... over 18 and unknowingly w a minor

In VA the legal age of consent is 18; therefore you are in violation of the law. It is not a question of whether her parents consent but whether...

When can I ask for retrial before sentencing or after this is for criminal matter

In CA it's called a motion for a new trial and you must do it before sentencing. See CA Penal Code § 1181.

Does a judge usually go with the one parent that showed up for the court ordered mediation in a child custody case?

You won't win by your husband's default but his not showing up won't endear him to the judge either. Common sense and experience tells me that his...

Best way to plea down or dismiss a felony charge after cooperation with law enforcement leads to another drug dealer's arrest.

You're playing a dangerous game. Assuming you don't get shot by someone, you don't have any firm agreement with the prosecutor to reward you for...