I got my 2nd OWI 7 years ago, license is revoked. I haven't applied for a license yet, will it effect my license if I try now?

The fact that you recently had a conviction for a substance-related offense will give the Secretary of State a pause for concern. The concern being...

If a cop retrieves marijuana from you and chooses to only give you a use charge, can he later give you a ticket for possession?

Yes, prosecutors can add or amend charges as long as it is within the statute of limitations, which is six years from the date of the offense for...

Can I expunge my criminal case while I am out of state?

It really depends on the policy of the judge. Some judges will excuse your absence if you live out of state and you have a lawyer, others will not....

Reinstating a revoked license after 3 OUIL convictions.

The best advice is to have representation at the hearing and throughout the process. The statistics of those who try it on their own as compared to...

When I was 18 years old. I was charged with a felony for UDAA. , I am now 43 yrs. old. do I have to get my record expunged?

At this point it's too late to go back and re-litigate the original case. If you were convicted, you were convicted. You should get a copy of your...

Can you plead not guilty, and then plea in a 7411 after talking to your court appointed lawyer?

If the prosecutor is willing to offer you 7411 it is usually done at the pretrial conference, which would be your first court date after you plead...

Minor getting charged with possession and drug paraphernalia

It depends. How old are you? If you are 17 or older, you will be charged as an adult. If you are under 17, you will be charged as a juvenile in the...

Im in the Jackson County jail when i go online to see what the charges are its 4 but when i call the jail its only 2 charges

I would go by what's on the paperwork and what you were arraigned on. The jail calls usually only list one or two of the charges or the most...

Am I still on Probation or not?

On these matters, it's best to assume you are still on probation until you get definitive proof (i.e. discharge from probation paperwork) stating...

It is not a defense to the criminal charge in any way. Also, in my experience, obtaining a marijuana card after the fact will have no positive...