I have no driving offenses yet my parole officer said I have to wait to get my drivers license, can he do that?

It all depends on the terms and conditions of your parole. You had to sign off on these to get paroled. If the Ts and Cs give the PO the power to...

Tips for making a case for felony probation instead of jail first time offender

The best tip is to hire a lawyer in your state to represent you. If you handle this yourself you will not achieve the best results.

A relative of mine has been charged with a federal white collar crime. He cannot afford an attorney. Is he screwed?

You heard wrong about state public defenders. Most are excellent attorneys who find hard for often ungrateful clients. Federal public defenders...

I was charged with an NJ 2C 35-10A but was not read my Miranda rights, could I fight that in court?

Miranda rights apply only to custodial interrogation. Sorry buddy you don't get the cigar................................................

Do I need an attorney for a first offense misdemeanor?

If you think shoplifting is excusable because makeup is expensive you definitely need legal help..................................

Sale charge from February, arrested bonded out. Controlled buy made on 8/21/2015, allowed to accumulate three more legal?

It's legal. Get a lawyer and stop...

Who is "they?" Why did your mom's bf go to jail? Sounds to me like he is the one who ripped it away from you.

Can I get this charge of petty theft 484 that is,less,than $50 dropped to a,fraction even though I have two priors of 484 petty

Your record will count against you. I did have a case in Alameda County once where the theft involved a steak. The DA dismissed it, telling me...

My brother took a plea for third degree burglary being told that it will hold a misdemeanor in 07 but it was a felony for 8.00

If he took the plea there is very little you can do now. People should not take pleas if they believe themselves innocent.

Lowering a felony 245a4 to a misdemeanor. When a felony conviction 245a 4 is lowered to a misdemeanor is it on record?

Yes...................................................................................................................................................