At this point, you need to contact a criminal defense attorney in your area. Generally, not knowing the law is not a defense to a crime. At this...

Got a Reckless ticket. I have a court date in a few weeks? What should I do?

Your best move here is to contact a lawyer in your area. They will be familiar with the courts and how they handle cases like yours. So courts do a...

Can I be charged with drug charge just for being in a home during a drug raid?

It depends on the circumstances and the laws of your state. In Oregon, there is a concept known as constructive possession. In essence, if a person...

The answer depends on what the charges are. You can be deported if the crime you plea to is considered a drug offense, a "crime involving moral...

What would happen if neither one of us show up in court?

From what I can gather from your question, the two of you have been charged with a crime, and are wondering what happens if neither of you show up...

How long the State has to file charges against someone is governed by what is called the "Statute of Limitations." While I do not practice law in...

Does one need to disclose to an officer/detective why you would be asking questions regarding their policy/procedures?

I think what you are looking for here is a public records request. These requests are governed by ORS 192.410 - 192.505. Different agencies have...

We feel the Public Defender for our friend's case is not representing his client.

There is not really a question here, but it sounds like you are looking for an attorney. Your best bet is to find a local attorney in Las Vegas to...

How does the state of florida prove that the liquid in an open container is in fact alcohol? and could this be a defense?

Generally, the officer will testify to something having the appearance of alcohol and an odor of an alcoholic beverage. That is the most common way...

What should I do for shoplifting charges with prior recorded previous uncaught shopliftings.

There really isn't a question here, but the first thing you should do is talk to an attorney. This is a good place to get some basic legal advice,...