Would I have to check off that I've been arrested on a job application?

You might be able to squeeze out of this with the assistance of a competent attorney. Typically, employers are interested in conviction records;...

Hello Armando. It sounds as though your father pled guilty to felony stalking ten years ago and was subsequently deported to Mexico. You want to...

Should my boyfriend take this to trial or take a plea bargain, and how long might he get?

Robbery in the First Degree is a Class A Felony punishable up to life in prison (25 years) and/or $50,000.00 fine. The Deadly Weapon enhancement...

Having a misdemeanor charge, not being offered a court appointed attorney even asking the court to appoint me one?

"A man representing himself has a fool for a client." I'm not suggesting you're a fool for considering whether to represent yourself, but I...

What does the contract say? Some of them stipulate that all fees are non-refundable once the Notice of Appearance and Demand for Discovery are...

Along with self-defense, you may also argue other similar defenses. If the case proceeds to trial, your attorney should request the judge to allow...

Will I get in trouble? Will I have a warrant?

If your attorney is still on board, consider asking him to (1) explain your circumstances to the Prosecutor, and/or (2) note up a Review Hearing...

Typically, my cases involve clients who were arrested with a C.I.'s help! That said, I want you to avoid getting into a situation you'll later...

Out of state and with a criminal charge

Assuming your charges were not DV-related, there's a good chance of resolving this with ONE HEARING, and possibly with a DISMISSAL. Hire an...

Selected as the best answer

Does court have 72 hours to arraign?

Typically, if someone is in custody and is being held solely on probable cause, they can only be held for 72 hours (not counting weekends or...