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• How Do I Decide Whether To Go To Trial For A Criminal Case In Pennsylvania?

  Asked in Carbondale, PA | June 24, 2021

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can I go to jail for a DWI first offense on Long Island, New York?

  Asked in Mineola, NY | January 27, 2014

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What are the penalties for DWI in New York?

  Asked in White Plains, NY | May 7, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I was in a high speed chase. In my car eventually got a way on foot. Cops want to talk to me/ arrest me. What i should do?

  Asked in Watertown, WI | February 21, 2026

  I'm on bond for various different charges. I'm not sure what I should do?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can Police Search My Car For Drugs Without A Warrant in Florida?

  Asked in Miami, FL | September 24, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• During a parking dispute, I struck the other party’s vehicle once with hand. What criminal charges apply?

  Asked in Los Angeles, CA | August 3, 2026

  I received a Riverside County Sheriff’s card with a case number after a parking lot incident. During the incident, I slapped the other vehicle once with my open hand, but I did not intend to cause any damage and am not aware of any damage. I would like legal advice regarding my rights and any potential immigration consequences before contacting the Sheriff’s Office.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Arrested, no notice of charges stated. Door forced open, illegal search&seizures. New charges at first court appearance.

  Asked in Phelan, CA | May 27, 2026

  Awoke to my door being forced open by the cops with guns drawn and ordered out, I followed commands given and didn't resist the entire time, then I was immediately put in handcuffs. I asked what was going on multiple times and was ignored, then placed in the back of the police car. I later learned during the first court appearance that the officers then proceeded to go back and begin to illegally and without my consent or a search warrant, started to search my property and seize items. During the ride to booking, I repeatedly asked what I was being arrested for, but the officer would not reply or inform me of the charges. I wasn't told anything during booking until I was given the booking document and read the charges myself.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How to find contingency attorney...

  Asked in Monterey Park, CA | May 2, 2026

  I discovered new evidence this week. My attorney had a conflict of interest, and I lost the case. Discovered evidence in writing, my former attorney is asking the opposition to waive their rights so he can represent me in my case. It started in Nevada, it ended in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, I lost, 23 years ago.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• If you have a criminal case against you in the state of Virginia and you have an IQ of 60, does that matter?

  Asked in Bristol, VA | May 22, 2026

  My daughter has a failure to appear in Bristol Virginia. She was incarcerated at the time of her court date in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Now she has no bond. She also has a lot of disability and didn't understand all of the proceedings.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Facing battery and 2 counts of cruelty to a child. What are my legal options?

  Asked in McDonough, GA | January 4, 2026

  Detained for battery and 2 counts of cruelty to a child and need to know my legal options.

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• Can a person legally be picked up and taken to county jail before the court has processed a warrant for the officer?

  Asked in Winchester, IN | January 25, 2026

  Arrested when checking in for weekly house arrest meeting. Probation called sheriff's department and told them they put in for a probation violation and court was processing it. Sheriff arrested me and took me to jail where they could not even book me in because there was no warrant issued yet. Took approximately 42 minutes before court processed and sent warrant to the county jail so I could be booked in. Probation violation was filed without an attached sentencing order because the court had neglected to file the sentencing order.

  When I finally got in to court for my Probation violation the new judge dismissed all charges because there was no sentencing order. That day the judge filed the sentencing order which was 11 days before my full sentence of 6 months house arrest and 18 months Probation was due to be completed. The judge who originally started and sentenced me on my case was asked to resign to avoid other complications in his life. My case was used 3 times in paperwork to prove the judges wrongdoing and reason for him to resign. What can I do? Is there any legal standing I can file against the county or courts/sheriff's department?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• How do I decide whether to go to trial or accept a plea bargain in Massachusetts?

  Asked in Boston, MA | August 9, 2021

  Answered by 1 attorney