You may want to consider a trial here and raise as a defense the lack of intent. This case could also be resolved by a civil compromise to get it...

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If i did not receive a summons or any knowledge of a warrant, than how is it legal for them to say I have a failure to appear?

That’s a great question. Yes you have to know about the court date and then intentionally or knowingly fail to appear (FTA). Sounds like you didn’t...

Yes you can find out the results, but it takes time for the lab to process them and turn them over to the DA. Your attorney can talk to the DA and...

Why has the public defender told my son that he can't discuss the case with me his mother

Your son can authorize communications between yourself and his attorney. Without that authorization the attorney has to maintain the attorney...

There’s probably a warrant out for her arrest. You can call the courts to find out her bail. Then she can turn herself in or bail out. She may also...

Felons can’t possess guns, let alone steal them. Don’t talk to the cops. If they attempt to question you, tell them you don’t want to talk to them...

CCan I still drive?

Regardless of where you live, your driving privileges are valid for the first 30 days after the date of arrest (assuming they were otherwise valid...

What can I do if someone signs my name without my permissiom?

When you sign someone's name without their permission, that's forgery. When you take the proceeds of the forgery, that's theft. Find out where...

You’re not likely to find s pro bono criminal defense lawyer. You can, however, call the Oregon State Bar attorney referral service at 503-620-0222...

I agree with my friend Ms. Oberdorfer. You should consider requesting a hearing to challenge any suspension for a breath test failure. Now on to...