I have a misd. Domestic violence charge. Can I own a gun? Will I still be able to be a lawyer with this charge?

You only lose your right to own, use, and possess a firearm if convicted of a felony. However, if placed on probation it is very likely you will...

Mr. Jones, as usual, is spot on in his very thorough answer. Just to reiterate, it is illegal because at 14 she cannot legally consent to sex. He...

Will I get the whole term of probation to finish my community service hours?

It depends on what your order of probation says. Usually you will have the entire term of probation to complete your community service but the...

Can a sex offender get arrested for just asking a friend about how their family and kids are doing but not being around them

I certainly don't see how they could be charged with anything given the facts you stated.

Can I as his power of attorney sign a waiver of arraignment of my boyfriends behalf?

I agree with Mr. Townley. The best thing to do is retain a lawyer that is familiar with the East Lansing District Court 54-B to represent him. His...

How to get my bf off the sex offender list

You will need to consult with a lawyer that has a lot of experience in petitions for sexual offender removal. It depends on what tier he is and the...

Getting things off record

HYTA keeps the "conviction" private from the general public. Certain members such as law enforcement, prosecutor, and department of corrections...

Yes, anytime you test positive for marijuana while on probation is bad. It is a violation which means you can go to jail or lose your deferral...

Were your rights terminated voluntarily or involuntarily? In either event, undoing that will be an immensely difficult, if not nearly impossible...

Can my lawyer appear on my behalf in court and get an adjournment for my sentencing

If you have a good reason for requesting the adjournment your lawyer can file a motion. Some courts will let him call up the judge's clerk and...