My boyfriend has been convicted of battery and family violence. He was denied bond, why is that?

Your boyfriend was denied bond for any number of reasons. Your boyfriend should hire an attorney to have a Bail review Hearing before the judge....

My son who is twenty was with friends at a huge college block party and one of his friends got into a fist fight with someone

Your son can be charged as an accomplice for aiding and abetting the co-defendant in these allegations. Being charged as an accomplaice is just as...

The case lacks probable cause if there's no independent evidence outside of the mere accusations. And to answer your question, it's unlikely you'd...

Can my brother come in front of the judge and tell him the the weed was his?

Possession can be "actual" or "constructive." Actual possession happens when the contraband was found on your person. Constructive possession...

Prosecution for MIP, how should person B respond given the details?

A Washington State, MIP charge is a gross misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by up to a maximum of 364 days in jail and a $5,000.00 fine. The...

2nd Underage while on Probation.

Yes, you can go to jail. In Washington, "Minor in Possession of Alcohol" (MIP) is a similar crime. The State has the burden of proving (1) you were...

My boyfriend is only 19 years old he was just arrested for a drive by shooting he got charged with possession of s weapon

I don't know about NY, but in Washington, Drive-By Shooting is a serious violent Class B felony exposing people to 10 years prison. It's also a...

When do you know it's best to represent yourself versus hiring a lawyer?

Yes, early termination of probation is possible - and without an attorney. Do your very best to successfully accomplish all terms of probation:...

How do I request my seized property back from the police?

You might face very serious charges. Fortunately, you might be able to suppress any evidence/contraband they find if the search warrant was flawed...

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When you have felony on your record. Can you ever get it reduced. I have been done with that for ten years.

Hire an experienced attorney who practices in Utah. Different States have different rules regarding the vacating of prior criminal convictions....