I received a subopnea to my brothers criminal trial, what is defense wanting and will I be in contempt?

If you were properly served with a trial subpoena you have to be there at the appointed date and time. You will not be reimbursed your lost wages....

My public defender told me I would be placed on unsupervised probation once I paid everything off. My PO said thats not true.

It is not unusual for the PO to have a different concept of what was ordered than what you or the lawyer perceived. It is now important for the...

Have a 2005 UNTI detainer from California.he is in Az.please help.

My colleague's answer is incorrect. An UNTI detainer applies to any untried charge from another state. It is implied that the charges have been...

Have a 2005 UNTI detainer from California.he is in Az.please help.

An UNTI detainer is an untried charge against an inmate from another state/jurisdiction. His being in prison in another state tolls the statute of...

My lawyer says I am not allowed to come with him to the administrative court date for my speeding charge.

You have a right to be there but your lawyer would prefer that you not be. Ask him/her why.

Can i get a pardon for all my convictions wen i was a teen.

You may not need a pardon. In most states you can petition the court or probation to seal your juvenile record. Consult an OR lawyer for the...

I have a felony possession charge and a bad lawyer. I got into Prop 36. I can't stand it, wondering how much time I'd do instead

I don't believe you have a suspended sentence of 6 months. You get into Prop 36 by pleading guilty to whatever you are charged with. The sentence...

The facts are a bit unclear but in general police officer can arrest on misdemeanor charges only if they were committed in his presence. There is...

It's never too late. Hiring a new lawyer may cause the prosecution to re-evaluate its case. If you are in pro per you absolutely need one before...

Should I press mutual charges in domestic abuse case, pursue a case where I acted in self-defense from person w/ violent past.

There are many defenses to a DV charge, including self-defense. If you can prove you were acting in self defense you may prevail. BTW you don't...