First question is, why did police want to search his car? They had some reason. There are a lot of questions here; get a good criminal defense...

Can charges for property damage for less that 5 dollars be easily dropped?

As others have stated, it's up to the prosecutor. But make sure your friend's attorney gets a copy of your letter and give him or her a call to...

How to vacate a misdemeanor charge?

There are certain documents that need to be completed and filed with the court, and a court date set for a hearing on the motion to vacate. It's...

If you have a good reason, they might give extra time. I'd get as many hours done as super-humanly possible before your court hearing date, though.

If I win my trail or my case is dismissed and I am released from jail can I be compensated for each day I was held legally?

You can recover attorneys fees, time loss from work, and incidental expenses if you prevail on a defense of self-defense. Other than that, you...

What happens after you say "I want a lawyer!" but you don't actually _have_ a lawyer? How does one "obtain" a lawyer?

Does your organization have a list of affiliated attorneys? That's the place to start.

If there is a person out of control in an establishment and that person causes injury to someone else who is responsible?

If the establishment had prior notice that the man might hurt someone, they might be liable.

My coworker was injured in a robbery at our hotel, she did not seek medical help yet but needs to what should she do?

She does need a lawyer. Sounds like there are several things that can be done to help her.

What's the possibility of jail time and other punishments?

first time charge is scary and stressful but it doesn't need to be the end of the world. a good lawyer can get you through this with the minimum...

What are the jurisdictional case laws?

Sounds like it could be a case of someone else using your identity. If the crime was committed wholly in another county and you've never been...