Can good character defense really have an effect on sentencing in a guilty plea?

Evidence of your character is (as other attorneys have explained) very important to the sentencing aspect of every case. Character evidence can...

I have been dating a girl, I was 17 when I met her and she was 16. I am now 18, can I go to jail for being with her?

It is a good thing that you are asking and a sign that you probably already know the answer to the question. The answer is the same whether you...

What is illegal for a 16 year old and an 18 year old to do?

I think that it is cool that you have stopped to consider the consequences and are making an informed decision. As criminal defense lawyers, we...

Convicted 2nd degree murder (child abuse resulting in death). Innocent (framed?). what options are there besides appeal?

The other attorneys are correct. If he has been sentenced, he has 60 days within which to file a notice of appeal. If he has not been sentenced,...

There is very little chance to beat an Administrative suspension hearing with your driving record. Driving is a privilege that you have not...

2nd DUI Charges and Attorney Fees-

All that an attorney (like us) can really do is to suggest that you hire an attorney to assure that you are treated fairly by "the system." I...

Bounced check and detective wanting to speak with me

Do not talk with the police officer without firs talking to a lawyer. Explain the situation and why the check bounced TO YOUR LAWYER. Try to make...

Is this real? My 21 year old daughter received a letter from Palmer, Reifler & Associates, P.A.

The $350 is a civil demand letter. The law allows merchants to charge up to $350 to a petty theft violator. They will make demands and threaten...

I need an attorney. To help us as the grandparents to fight cps butte county to gain placement of our seven grandkids to our hom

The Child Protective Services does a home assessment report. Get a copy of the last few home assessment reports. You should be entitled to a...

Why drive when there are other people who can? Do not make a decision that you will regret later. You know the answer to the question that you've...