That you have a record of conviction for a similar offense means that a new conviction might bring with it a most unpleasant sentence. You need a...

I just want to know what I should do in this situation. Should I just ignore it?

If you believe that your ex-employer owes you money then you need to ask for it in a clear and unequivocal way. I'd suggest that it should be done...

The question "how do I drop the charges" or similar is probably one of the most asked questions on Avvo. I very frequently encounter this question...

Can a search warrant be issued in a case before people are investigated or charged with a crime?

In order to get a warrant the an officer needs write an affidavit that contains info about who and what they're looking for and why they think...

Can a Game officer enter property that is marked no trespassing without a warrant? And then use that information after trespass?

Be careful what you post on public boards because you may unwittingly be admitting to your participation in criminal activity! It's unclear from...

Will there be sentencing? Is it just a meeting? Will she have to make a plea? How likely is it he will drop the charges?

I see that you are in Baltimore and you are involved in a domestic assault case. This means that you are likely summonsed to appear in Room 5 at...

Need pro bono criminal attorney for inmate with sentencing computation issues. Co-defendent has made parole

The Office of the Public Defender's Post Conviction Unit may be able to help. You should contact them. The fact that a co-defendant has been...

Can a theft stet docket misdemeanor be moved to nol prosequi?

I saw someone really mess up this kind of situation for himself just about a week ago. After a little less than a year this guy wrote to the court...

My boyfriend got indieded on robbery charges and his public defender says that he could get 6 or more years is that true?

If he was just indicted then it's really too early to make any kind of guess as to what the case might be worth in terms of a sentence. Wait for...

We are buying a home form a person, in north dakota, no contract, only verbal. He wants us out, what can i do?

You need a lawyer immediately. You really needed a lawyer before this business started. I'm not a ND lawyer so I can't give you advice on current...