What is the worst that will happen? Do I need a lawyer?

Listen to Mr. Chen, you really need an attorney. Whether you believe it or not - a criminal conviction can burden you for the rest of your life....

Can I fly internationally from US if I have two shoplifting misdemeanors from 1995?

You sparked an interesting bit of research on my part. I never would have thought that Canada would keep people from their country because of minor...

Can my parole officer deny my use of medical marijuana if I have my medical marijuana card?

Yes. But it sounds like you are on either probation or community release. That means that you did not actually go to prison but received a...

If your looking at 2 years, doubled up, with a strike at 85%, what would your actually time served be?

I assume you are saying that you have a prior strike and then a new strike? Not that it matters, but 2 years "doubled up" = 4 years x 365 days =...

Can throwing a piece of paper at a vehicle constitute battery on the person in the vehicle?

It doesn't matter if what you say on here is a battery or not. I assume the meter maid, whether being truthful or not is going to say things that...

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What are the chances of reduction of a DUI charge (.09) with open container and speeding?

Hiring an attorney and setting the case TIME NOT WAIVED would likely get your trial before July 30. How about a dismissal instead of a wet? What...

What to do about hash possession charge?

I he has a medical marijuana recommendation an attorney would argue and may get granted a dismissal. Hash is marijuana under the code by the way....

You need to immediately seek legal counsel. Paying for an attorney should be money well spent. You need someone to negotiate for you #1. #2 you may...

Is infraction is criminal?

For some reason many people think that infractions are not crimes and/or won't show on your record. A penal code infraction is a crime and will be...

When cops fill out a citation for dui and a dmv DS- 367 they check the 0.8 alcohol level. Can they get blood results that fast.

they may have a breath test first? That may have been above a .08. Anyway, you need to ask for a DMV hearing within 10 days of this arrest. That...