What should I do at my arraignment?

Look on the ticket. Next to the charge, there should be two letter letters: "m" and "i." "M" stands for misdemeanor, and "i" stands for...

Bail is a mechanism to ensure a defendant's appearance for court dates. It is NOT a substitute for jail time. This is sometimes confusing because...

Defendant was wrongly convicted in a crime .. however upon arrest he received a brain injury and was unable to appeal.

If I understand correctly, the defendant entered a no contest plea and was sentenced accordingly. Now, after a period of time, he wants to take...

Can I get my money back

It sounds like your attorney did a great job for you. Robbery is a serious offense and successfully fighting it is amazing. So no, you cannot get...

Agree with above. There is no way to continually do something illegal, no matter how much you want to do it. I suggest taking it off.

Can I avoid a misdemeanor for a shoplifting charge?

You should get a criminal defense attorney before thinking about what dispositions are available to you. Find a local defense attorney, or one...

Is it possible to seal/destroy an arrest record in a diversion case? Conditional Discharge on Petty Theft. DVC condition.

To destroy an arrest record, you must make a showing of "factual innocence." I am guessing the "conditional discharge" you received is either: 1)...

What can I do if a lawyer charged me twice his normal fee?

Re: the fee. Attorney fees are rarely standard. Two DUI's can require very different handling, and thus different fees. Speak to your attorney...

The redacted portions are redacted for a reason, usually to protect confidential victim/witness information. What kind of license are you...

Looking for Case Law that supports for a continuance of trial basis on lack of investigation to develop a defense

I will join others and say that going to trial on your own is a very, very bad idea. You have far better options available, and you'll help your...