Asylee with a criminal case

Your brother needs to consult an immigration attorney in his area, in particular one experienced in partnering with criminal attorneys. How a...

I plead guilty to 4 felony charges. served my time. found out that i was sentenced to a 5th charge i didn't plead guilty to.

I recommend you talk to an attorney who handles post conviction relief. If indeed the judgment does not accurately reflect the plea, a motion to...

What can I do to avoid jail time

The single best thing you can do is hire a good attorney immediately. Find someone experienced and reputable. But perhaps most importantly, find...

Can i get any money from the state for the 58 days i was in jail waiting for trial when all charges where dismissed

The answer to your question depends on what you were held for (misdemeanor or felony), the factual nature of the charges, and how the case was...

Do the police need a warrant to search my lockbox at my bank?

Yes, as a general rule, you have a fourth amendment right, and a corresponding right under the Oregon Constitution Article I, section 9, to your...

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If I was arrested for possession of methanphetaning bc I walked into my hotel room being tossed do I have a chance

These are questions you really need to be asking in the protective confines of attorney client privlege. I recommend you consult with an attorney...

Asylum granted and now want to go home, DUI pending

If you're afraid that the DUI will have insurmountable negative consequences to adjusting status in the future, or other immigration matters, I...

What is the best to do if they have a pendin felony drug charge. Now in rehab and there is a warrant out for missing drug test?

From my experience, it is always better to proactively manage these situations, rather than simply react to the state's decisions. I recommend...

Should i make a statement to a fire marshal when already being falsely arrested for 2nd degree arsenal without a lawyer present

I do not practice in your state. But some things in law are universal. And one of those things is this: if you're being investigated for a...

Can I sue the police for hurting me?

First, I am very sorry for what happened to you. To answer your question, yes you may have a claim. Police misconduct cases typically are...