My probation was finished July 3rd and I've been called back to for a Plea Under Advisement Trial, can I be alcohol or drug...

Something doesn't seem right here. You shouldn't be called back for anything if your probation is completed. You should consult with a lawyer about...

Is an appeal a risk?

It depends on what the relief is you are requesting. Generally speaking, there is always some risk with an appeal in that there is often a way...

Pulled over in Michigan, car was searched and controlled substances were confiscated. No arrest. When will I be charged?

They have up to six years from the date of the offense to bring charges. They are probably waiting on results to come back confirming it is a...

It definitely sounds like you need to get an attorney onboard ASAP. Most courts have procedures to request out-of-state travel on bond. Usually it...

What happens at an arraignment hearing for a domestic violence probation violation?

It's similar to any other type of arraignment in that the court will advise him of the nature of the violation(s), the maximum penalties, and what...

I blew a viol from my smartstart because of my herbal supplements that i take 3 times a day.

Judges and probation officers have heard every excuse in the book and are immune to most of them. It is your responsibility to make sure you do not...

What's typical probation time?

Depends on the judge and the policy of that particular court. I have seen 3 to 6 months on the short and end up two a year on the longer end. If...

Can an attorney help?

I'm not sure what you are asking either, but it sounds like you may need to speak to a civil or civil rights attorney.

My husband has been in prison for 5 years -- how can his sentence be reduced?

He can only be re sentenced if there were sufficient legal errors made at the time of sentencing by the sentencing judge or if there were errors in...

My husband has been in prison for 5 years -- how can his sentence be reduced?

Not unless he has some valid legal grounds to be resentenced such as errors at the time of sentencing by the judge or errors in the pre-sentencing...