Changing your name will not help because the rest of your identifying information will remain (date of birth, social security number, criminal...

Can I serve no jail time for a first offense of embezzlement of $2,000 ?

This is where having a lawyer who knows your judge really wells comes in very handy. Many judges will give jail time for embezzlement cases, even...

My seventeen-year-old charge me with assault and battery when I go to the first time pre-trial will I be urine drug testing at a

They could require you to test for drugs and/or alcohol as a pretrial condition of bond. If they believe drugs or alcohol was a factor, they will...

What should i do about getting a ticket for retail fraud.?

You need to retain an attorney to represent you because you do not want a conviction for a crime of dishonesty on your record. You may have a valid...

Hi, I am looking for a federal pro bono lawyers, how can I find one. I live in Ypsilanti , MI

I doubt you are going to find any attorneys willing to take the case pro bono. If he is indigent he is eligible to have an attorney appointed for...

My judge and attorney said one thing, my PO says another. What should I do?

If the judge said that there has to be a record of it, either in writing or orally. Check your probation orders again to see if it includes that....

What do I do about unwanted texts?

Tell this person to stop contacting you. If it persists, call the police and make a report. You can also file for a personal protection order (PPO)...

It's not hearsay if they are stating what the personally observed or heard. If they are telling what they have personal knowledge of then that is...

I need help trying to find a lawyer

You've come to the right place! The rules of the site prohibit us from soliciting ourselves or other lawyers. However, AVVO has a great search...

If I got caught testing positive for alcohol use while on probation is it likely I will go to jail? What are the most realistic

A lot of factors go into that-- what is the offense you are on probation for, is it drug or alcohol related, how long have you been on probation,...