What is the penalty for lying to the cops, then telling the truth shortly after?

There are certain situations where a person can be charged for lying to police. It really depends on the facts. If you are concerned about getting...

If someone has been charged with criminal mischief, what is the best defense strategy?

The person who has been charged needs to ask, What will be in jeopardy if I am convicted? A felony case can put the person who has been charged...

If the police can prove that you possessed the pipe, then you should have concerns. Just telling them it is not yours is something people say to...

Can a US citizen with a DUI travel into Canada for treatment at an alcohol recovery facility?

You need to consider that there are at least two issues at play for you: Whether the court supervising your DUI case will allow it; and whether the...

Can I get my requirements for a DWI dropped if I live in another state now?

Practically speaking, I doubt NH would just drop whatever holds they have on your license. I agree with the other attorneys, you need to go through...

Why did they drop my charges?

As a former DA, I can tell you there are a number of reasons that your charges, including: there just isn't enough evidence, and the DA will not...

A friend of mine got possession of Adderall charges, with intent to distribute, what can he expect?

You have to remember that Adderall is a controlled substance, just like Cocaine, Marijuana, and other "hard" drugs. This means that a person's...

My brother was attacked outside a bar. And fired his handgun into the ground for warning ( has license to carry).

That's a really unfortunate situation. When it comes to guns and self-defense, the decisions of law enforcement can really boil down to the...

The Oregon DUI Diversion statute applies across the board when it comes to IID devices. It has been criticized by some people as being too broad,...

What can I expect my punishment to be for a DUI, reckless driving, and possession of 2CE?

I agree with Clayton, it really depends on a couple of factors, including: your prior criminal history; if anybody was specifically put in danger;...