Do I need an attorney to change the outcome?

You don't need an attorney to change the outcome, but one can certainly help. Defense attorneys work with prosecutors every day. We know what to...

My friend got a plea deal for running a drug house . She pleaded to only charge for the drug house felony I .

A sentencing court must first consider probation at sentencing. Although that's the case, obviously certain offenses aren't going to result in...

It sounds like there's evidence. Your friend's statement sounds like it could be the basis of what's going on. I'd also point out that an...

Motion to seal memo signed and filed. Assume there are details they dont want public

No, it's not safe to assume that. You haven't given any basis for coming to that conclusion.

Questions on Legal Rights

Your parents can't "sign off" on this. Neither can you, even though you're clearly independent of them. He could get in legal trouble. There's a...

No. Asking someone to take her shoes off is not enough to revoke someone.

What books would be recommended for an inmate to use for study to navigate the court in a criminal proceeding?

I have a hard time believing that the public defender's office is systematically doing poor work for your friend. If his relationship with his...

Will he get jail time? About how much? Will he get taken into custody the same day?

A Class G felony involves 10 years prison, a $25,000.00 fine. He could certainly not only be facing jail time, but time in prison.

How do I get this off my record?

Without knowing more, nobody will be able to tell you how to get this off your record. There might not even be a way to get it off your record. ...

Reopen a case

It's not easy. There isn't simply a "motion to reopen a case" that you can add your name to and turn in. I'd suggest talking to an attorney at a...