Your husband needs to call his lawyer. Now. Not later today, not tomorrow. Now. I'm licensed in Washington, not West Virginia. But here in...

Yes. The allegation enough is enough to charge you, and may be enough to even convict you. The time that has past since the date of the allegation...

This question, and questions like it, are exceptionally common in the covid-19 age. Hearings have been rescheduled without notice, jail populations...

Can she be deported?

Immigration law is tremendously complex. Your friend should find an experienced immigration lawyer to find out what her options are, and what is...

Is there any way to have a misdemeanor driving infraction removed after 8 years without it being expunged?

Infractions are generally civil issues while misdemeanors come with the potential of jail time and are thus criminal issues, so this question is a...

My boyfriend was arrested for probation violation court is in a few days should I pay off his fines before court

It sounds like he has bigger issues than just not paying fines. However, a substantial payment toward his fines and fees should help the situation.

When filling out the Florida Insurance application I am stuck on a few questions concerning the criminal history check.

The language you have indicated asks for convictions, not just arrests. Answer the question asked honestly and completely to avoid potential...

Traffic crash report listed incapacitating injury. DUI. Criminal Defense

Every lab is different, but generally speaking priority cases can have results in just a few days.

My big question here is what damages have been suffered? It's an anonymous forum where you are filing under a false name, so I don't see damages....

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I am getting charged with "retail theft" first offense. Is there anything I can do to not get it on my record with a lawyer?

Get an attorney. You likely have at least one valid defense. Get an attorney.