Minor consumption is a misdemeanor . . . except when it's not. If your total fine was less than the petty misdemeanor level, your offense is...

Can I go with a public defender than switch to a private atty. later on?

The short answer is yes. You can switch from one attorney to another (including from public to private) using a substitution of counsel. You would...

Is ther anyway out of a sopena i was given one to testifie for the state against a friend ,do i have to show up?

Yes, you do need to show up. If you do not go to court, the judge can have you arrested and put in jail for contempt of court. You should also tell...

How long of sentence would someone get if they are going to court for criminal sexual conduct?

My colleagues are correct in every way. There are likely other steps you should take after confessing. (e.g. Third-degree crim. sex often calls...

How bad I it?

My colleagues are all correct. You should remain silent. If police or school officials ask you to talk about what happened, you should politely...

All my colleagues are correct here. The driver's license case is separate from the criminal case, and you only have 30 days to challenge the...

I'm 18 and had a DWI dropped to a careless

You can probably apply for your license back. But the careless/DWI issue does not directly affect the license. Whenever someone is arrested for a...

It is tough to give you a definite answer without knowing more. It sounds like "remain law abiding" may have been a condition of your probation,...

Being charged after arrest

It usually depends on what type of test they gave you. If they give you a breath test, the charges usually come down immediately. With urine or...

Live and have a Florida DL and got stop for DUI in Minnesota last night. Will FL find out about the DUI.

1. Regarding Florida: Yes, they will almost certainly find out. The Departments of Public Safety in the various states have a pretty sophisticated...