Filing a petition for expungement with the superior court. We add some language that requires private data bases to remove your record. We verify removal from State police and then contact the private companies so that there can be clarification to the companies that have old information.

I believe what you meant to ask is whether you should retain a private attorney. Depending on the grading of the charge, your friend faces considerable time behind bars in state prison if he is convicted. With that in mind, you want him to be presented by an attorney who represents him and him... View More

Anyone who is a witness to a crime may seek to file a citizens complaint. But without eyewitness testimony he will not be able to make probable cause.

Defending yourself in a DWI case is a really bad idea. You are facing around $5,000 in fines, insurance increases and surcharges and a suspension of 12 months, 2 years or 10 years. You may also face jail. If you are planning to plead guilty no matter what, that can be done in one appearance.... View More

You can contact the municipal court administrator and they should be able to give you that information.

You can also be charged with related disorderly persons offenses (up to 6 months in jail) but that is unlikely if you were not charged at the time of arrest. Focus on fighting the DUI charges.

If the police have charged you with a criminal offense you need to retain a criminal defense lawyer or if that is beyond your means request the appointment of a public defender.

A private lawyer does not bring charges. Charges are brought by the police and prosecutor. If you believe you are the victim of a criminal act, contact the police.

As usual, I agree with my colleague, Mr. Aalsberg. The defendant needs a lawyer as he faces a criminal charge. He will know the best way to present the situation so the court does not think you are being pressured to minimize the facts.

Your boyfriend needs a lawyer. Only the judge can dismiss cases. If the State believes that you are being presured to speak o his behalf it can make things worse.

If you have been charged with bank fraud you will be prosecuted and face imprisonment under state or federal charges. If you do not have a skilled lawyer you face a clear and present danger of spending a long time in prison. Do not speak to anyone either police or the bank until you have had a... View More

An individual does not bring or press charges and cannot drop them. Charges are brought by the prosecutors office on behalf of the state.

You would need to file a motion to be removed from Megan's. This is a very specialized area of practice requiring examination and report from an expert that is persuasive to the court and prosecutor. You will need to retain competent counsel.

Seven month Suspension.

First offense - 7 month loss of license.

Second offense - 2 year loss of license

Third Offense - 10 year loss of license.

If CDL 1st offense 1 year. Second offense permant revocation.

If you were arrested for burglary you should have retained counsel. That is the person you should be speaking to. This is a complex situation and it doesn't really matter if I think you have a motion or not. What matters is what your lawyer thinks.

It is a pretext to stop you when the officer suspects something will be found. But the pretext is legal. Once stopped, the smell of marijuana is all he needs for the search.

The police are alleging that you jointly possesed the CDS. If you want to get out of this situation you should retain counsel.

You can change attorneys and hire private counsel.

This sounds like the M.I.T, mental diversion available in some counties. It is a way to avoid a criminal record as long as defendant is in mental health treatment.