Petty theft. first time offense

Did the court ever offer to provide you with a court appointed lawyer? If not, this forms the basis to set aside your conviction and give you a...

I was arrested for having a concealed weapon what should i plea and should i get a lawyer this is my first offense

You should absolutely consult with an attorney before considering any plea bargain. A lawyer can help you identify whether this was a legal...

Should i get a public defender or a lawyer? and what should i do? DUI = .07/ 07

Public defenders are lawyers. I assume you are wondering whether to hire a lawyer or take one that the court pays for. Generally, if you have...

This is a complicated matter - you are right to wonder about this issue. There are several bases for analysis: 1. If you are married (or get...

Can public schools confiscate anything they want?

Your answer depends on the regulations of the school. Headphones are not, in and of themselves, contraband. There must be an articulated and...

I was talking to a debt reduction firm, sounded good, gave them my info,only thing left to do is a compliance call,can Iback out

Be very careful when retaining services of these types of companies! You should make affirmative steps towards terminating any contract with...

My lanlord put in our lease agreement that we have two parking spaces after we signed the agreement she said she made a mistake.

Your rental relationship is goverened by the contract between you and your landlord. Contracts are construed against the drafter. This means...

What do I do about a lawyer who filed a proposal without my review or consent?

Your instincts are right. Your lawyer has no right to submit a settlement proposal without your authorization or consent. Further, you are right...

In a criminal case the jury is 11/1 to convict. The 1 agrees to change his/her mind. Then 12/0 to convict. Trial over.

Your question addresses the issue of juror misconduct. While a juror may claim after the fact, that he/she believed a person to be innocent, that,...

How do I have a criminal record cleared or amended?

Kentucky has specific laws regarding the expungment (erasing) of criminal convictions. The laws are complicated enough to justify the hiring of a...