There’s a Supreme Court case Padilla that says they must advise you of potential immigration consequences. The public defender wants to make sure...

Will I go to jail/prison?

Sounds like you’ve been charged with fifth degree controlled substance possession. You consult a criminal defense attorney. They have the knowledge...

My husband was charged with a misdemeanor for a fight. He pleaded guilty to it & it's only one count. How much time will he get?

max punishment is up to 90 days in jail for a misdemeanor, but he also could have received a lesser sentence and/or probation. Depends on the plea...

What should my defense be when charged with a Gross-misdemeanor tab expiration to avoid tax?

gross misdemeanor is a serious charge so consult a few attorneys. Most do free consultations.

What will happen with a first offense trespassing misdemeanor?

I’m assuming your goal is to keep this off your record? You should hire a experienced criminal defense lawyer as their goal is to get you the best...

Your PO could file a probation violation. You could be summoned to court for a probation violation hearing. You can admit or deny your violation...

Paying citations is the same as a plea of guilty. You can hire a lawyer and they can help quash the warrant and resolve the case for you all together.

What should I do if I got a citation for possession? It says I don't have to appear in court.

Paying the citation is the same as a plea of guilty. Keeping your record clean is probably the number one priority. Jail isn’t a consequence you...

Stop sign violation. Should I go to court or pay reduced ticket or pay more and keep out of record?

Remember that paying the fine outright is an admission of guilt. Best to schedule a hearing with the hearing officer and ask for an option that...

depends on the facts and circumstances of the case. It’s certainly something a good defense attorney would look into for potential defenses.