Can I ask for a plea bargain if I do not have any legal representation?
DETAILS Apparently I do not qualify for a public defender. But I cannot afford to hire an attorney either. I got a 4th degree DWI. I only blew .082 on...
What should I do about the Minor in Possession that I just received?
DETAILS I am a sophomore in college and over the weekend I received a Minor in Possession. The officers said that I have a court date in December and the...
Are there any advantages in going to court for shoplifting, rather than just paying the fine?
DETAILS It was a citation, MN Statute 609.52.2(1), which is listed as a misdemeanor. ANSWER The worst thing to do would be to plead guilty. A theft conviction will follow...
2md dui in 13 years no tickets in this time blow a .2 refuse to take 2nd test at station
DETAILS was in pick up has cdl lience ANSWER I have handled many DUIs and the collateral license issues. You are wise to contact a lawyer to help you get...
Wrongfully arrested for shoplifting. Do I need a Lawyer?
DETAILS I was at a large department store shopping and realized my phone was dead so I didnt know the time. I needed to pick up my kids from school...
Help picking a criminal defense attorney?
DETAILS I am being charged with a felony for charging gas to a house account at a company I no longer am employed by. Apparently the cashier picked my picture...
Should I accept the stay of adjudication or continue for dismissal?
DETAILS I'm being blamed for a school bomb threat. I was with the girl who wrote it but she's blaming it on me because I beat up her sister..my mom...
Can i be charged with contempt of court, sentenced for it and then a few weeks later charged with disorderly conduct?
DETAILS i was charged with contempt of court and sentenced to 24 hrs in jail for swearing in the court room 2 weeks ago. Now today i received a citation...
Can we keep this case out of court? Should we call Walmart or contact the police?
DETAILS My 18 yr old son was with a friend that stole 3 items under $50 total from Walmart. His friend dropped a paper insert from inside the packaging and...
Should we be contacting an attorney now?
DETAILS A seach warrant was executed on Monday March 19th at our residence. Officer's indicated they would be mailing a long form complaint to my husband and I. Possible charges...