Felony

I will make it unanimous on this question: do not speak with the prosecutor. I have never known such conversations to result in anything good. ...

Getting a governor pardon for criminal conviction?

My colleague is correct in that this question really belongs in the Immigration category. That being said, Governor's pardons are difficult to...

Finding a good false arrest/civil rights attorney

It's not an easy call. Many civil rights attorneys are sole practitioners, and are forced to take cases that will allow for them to pay their...

Did they have the right to arrest me?

Mr. Glickman has provided some good insight. It was the seizure of the purse by the police, culminating with it being placed on the trunk outside,...

My friend was arrested for dui and I was cuffed and jailed overnight to protect myself or others. Is this legal?

No, it is not legal. There was no legal basis for your detention, especially if you indicated no intention to operate a vehicle. Your civil...

I Need Some Very Good Advice

I do not understand the context of your question. I assume that "PD" refers to "public defender." If so, then what is the ethical issue with...

How do I clear a criminal record?

There is no statute of limitations on your spouse's plans to initiate a record sealing process. If the charge involves domestic violence, it is...

My colleague is correct. You will really need to discuss this matter with a qualified attorney. This scenario is just really strange. Hopefully,...

If a federal law or statute is not in pursuance of the Constitution, who has the authority to revoke said regulations?

That is a very broad question. Per Article I, section 8, clause 18, Congress may pass any laws necessary and proper to the accomplishment of its...

I got arrested for attempted robbery but was not convicted,can i get my record expunged

Mr. Dirga is correct on the issues. Also, first there is record sealing -- after 10 years, a record may be expunged. Your ability to qualify for...