If a misdemeanor is sent into the DA, but with small amounts of evidence, how likely are they to pursue a case?

I share your hope that the officer just lets this go, but if I were you, I would plan on this moving forward, and be pleasantly surprised if it...

As a practical matter, the returned ticket is not moving forward, but the facts that led to that ticket can still be the basis for the officer to...

I got a dui in washington state

In my experience, Oregon’s DMV won’t lift a suspension for failure to pay fines until the Oregon court that imposed the fines signs off on it. That...

Help I need a attorney and don't know how to do it.

First, don’t panic – get a good attorney can get up to speed on your case quickly. Second, there are three ways to get an attorney to help you on a...

Friend got arrested is on probation..... for littering misdemeanor i think... but there was a cigarette case on the ground

Your next step is to help your friend understand that he or she needs an experienced criminal defense attorney on board as soon as possible,...

Do I need an attorney to go with me to my scheduled sentencing?

Your plea and sentencing are some of the most important parts of your case, and generally speaking, those parts aren’t finalized until the judge...

I am going pro se in the state of Washington and I am being charged with 3 counts of organized retail theft. I advice from wash

You can legally represent yourself, but whether you should represent yourself is another question. As a former prosecutor, I can tell you that I...

Criminal Attorney for a returned check.

I’m sorry you are in this situation. One option for you is to call the Oregon State Bar and ask to speak with the attorney referral service, or, if...

I was caught shop lifting and received a citation with a court date. Will this go on my record as an arrest?

I’m afraid that the answer to your question is “it depends.” First, there is a difference between being charged as a juvenile and as an adult....

License suspended for 3 tickets in collections out of justice east marion county court.

In my experience, logic is not the strong suit of our criminal justice system, but I agree it sounded odd, so I decided to give the court a call...