If someone is arrested for a felony and then it was changed to a misdemeanor does that make them a convicted felon still?

It doesn't matter what the initial charge was - it matters what is on the judgment of conviction. So if it's a misdemeanor, then the person is not...

Is my DUI still on my record?

If Oregon does a search - it will probably come up as a conviction or even in DMV records. Check with a Minnesota attorney or with the court in...

Looking to hire an attorney for my son - for help with parole violation in texas

You need a copy of the Oregon judgment to see what it says. You need to contact a Texas attorney to see (1) how much time he is looking at in...

It depends. I would follow Mr. Oberdorfer's advice - talk to an attorney ASAP and don't miss your next court hearing.

Can my husband serve jail time after bail for stragulation and assault in the 4th degree? Even if it's his first offense ?

Anyone can serve jail time on any charge if they are not following the conditions of their release. They can be charge with contempt of court as...

How can polygraph results effect my case and what should I be aware of. Washington county, OR

They can ask you about the conditions of probation and if you have been following them. Refusing a polygraph test is like saying that you are...

I am a foreign national marrying a US citizen next month. How soon can I expect to get a green card? Do I need a lawyer?

Recently I handled an Adjustment of Status case in Portland, Oregon and it took approximately 8 months to process. The filing fees will be $1,490....

What Kind Of Approach Should I Take For Entry Into The U.S?

You should speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. The government will find out anyway! Speak with an immigration attorney...

Will my immigration process application be affected if my husband gets in trouble with the law?

It should not, unless he was convicted of charges involving weapons and a minor. When you say that you are in the "final stages of the process" -...

Can't expunge them, but you can at least try to get them reduced to misdemeanors as Mr. Oberdorfer stated. In some counties the court will reduce...