The statute of limitations (time limit for filing charges) ranges from 1 year on simple misdemeanors to life on aggrevated murder. The statute of...

Can court records be expunged if a charge was dismissed with prejudice 5 years ago?

Once someone is arrested and that information gets into the hands of background reporting companies it can be nearly impossible to get rid of. ...

No judge is going to accept anything other than a not guilty plea at arraignment without an extremely good reason to do something different. The...

What kind of punishment am I looking at? Can I defer this?

A ticket is simply a "charging document." The purpose is to inform you of what you are charged with and how to respond. Nothing on the face of...

Police enter home for burglary and find other things?

Law enforcement can enter your home without a search warrant if there is a recognized exception to the requirements of the 4th Amendment. ...

How likely will Winners pursue with criminal charges? (First and LAST time offender)

You cannot get answers to Canadian criminal law questions from US criminal attorneys. Pick up the phone and call an attorney in BC that practices...

How will my court hearing go if I was not booked for DUI?

You can, and most likely will be, charged with DUI, even when your test below .08%. The difference is that the State would have to prove at trial...

The officer forwards the police reports to the prosecutor who decides whether or not to charge you with a crime, such as DUI. This can take weeks...

How long can you be detained in juvenile deteintion for running away for a couple months while on probation

If you don't follow the terms of your probation you will be summoned to court to explain. If you don't show up for court a warrant will issue. You...

Will I be charged with any thing if I don't respond to a summon for jury duty? I really don't have any desire to go.

You could be held in contempt of court if you don't respond. Have you tried submitting a letter from your doctor indicating your difficulties? ...