I took a plea deal. Why do I have to register as a sex offender if I haven't been sentenced yet?

Why do I have to register before being sentenced? Because the judge has ordered you to register now. Yes, he can do this. You should sit down with...

Is there anything illegal about this, anything I can do?

This is much more a civil dispute than a criminal legal matter. If you are unable to resolve the issue with this company/individual, your best...

My boyfriend is underage (16) and six months ago was arrested for marijuana in MS, what will most likely happen? First offense.

Much would depend on the exact charge he is facing, A simple possession charge is far different than a possession for sales or trafficking charge....

I have a dismissed disorderly conduct, will this prevent me being able to become a navy corpsman

I highly doubt this one event (dismissed) will prevent you from becoming a navy corpsman. They are typically more concerned about a history of...

Taken to station because police wanted to give me a DUI. Blew 000 and charged with careless driving. Was I technically arrested?

Were you arrested? Yes, they put you in cuffs, took you to the station and booked. The arrest should appear on your background for federal agencies...

What are the possible outcomes? It's difficult to accurately predict. However, on a first offense of this nature, his options would be to just...

I have child services involved in a domestic violence case in where i was told that if I put a restraining order on my boyfriend

What would happen if you chose not to follow with the restraining order? Difficult to accurately predict without knowing all the details. However,...

Should I get an attorney before speaking to detectives about narco theft?

Yes, absolutely. Don't speak to the police without first consulting with a local criminal attorney. The police are paid to build a criminal case...

.Police called and asked me to come to the police station to talk about an "incident at Giant Eagle". Do I need a lawyer?

Should I have a legal representative with you? Yes, absolutely. The police are paid to build criminal cases and make arrest. That's what they do....

If a statue has a degree of penalty (minor class4, felony class class2) Is it illegal to go immediately to the harshest of penal

I'm not licensed in IL, but can imagine that it would be illegal for a defendant to receive the maximum penalty on a first offense. No, it's not...