We have a new lawyer for my friend instead of the court appointed. Will this help my friend?

First of all, court-appointed attorneys ARE, in fact, actual attorneys. Second, if your friend has been keeping up with the requirements of his...

The judge's written orders are final. It sounds to me like the PO thinks that your friend will not be able to stay out of trouble if he uses the...

Can i just pay the amount they told me over the phone or do i have to go to court also?

This can vary from court to court, so don't take my word for it, but in many courts you only have to go to court if you have not paid the fine...

What happens regarding a minor in possession of alcohol charge?

Your options: 1. Plead guilty to the offense, pay a fine, and you will have your driver's license suspended. 2. Try to get deferred...

A coworker's 17 year old brother was stabbed 12 times during an altercation. Should this be considered attempted murder?

I agree with Mr. Leonard -- aggravated assault and attempted murder are basically treated the same under the law, but aggravated assault does not...

I'm 19 and got busted for possession of weed for the first time. What will happen and how can I get this off my record?

Talk to a criminal defense attorney in your area. Unless there were problems with the search (i.e. the search was illegal) any possibility of...

Will the court appoint me a lawyer if I cannot afford one at my arraignment and will that postpone the arraignment

You may ask the court to appoint a lawyer to represent you, but it is up to the court to determine whether or not you qualify.

What is the process of getting this case dismissed if it wasnt my weapon and my friend is willing to admit the weapon is his?

Talk to a criminal defense attorney in your area. It is best not to post details such as this on a public forum.

Do i have a case ?? i was getting robbed and then went to jail for AFV. i was dropped off at this house where 2 ladies lived.

Please consult with a criminal defense attorney in your area. It is not a good idea to post details of your case on a public forum.

I assume you are confused about the meaning of the abbreviations. These mean, in order: -Manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance,...