Ask a Lawyer - Criminal Law questions answered by leading lawyers |
| Does a Grant of Use Immunity Require One to Be a Cooperating Government Witness? |
If a person has already been granted use immunity does that mean they are already a government witness or is it a bargaining tool? |
| Can I Avoid a Felony Conviction For Possessiing a Single Pill? |
I am an 18 year old college student and was recently pulled over for my left headlight being out. The cops searched my car and found 1 Provigil pill which is an attention deficit disorder pill to help me study for school. I am not prescribed this pill so it is a Schedule IV narcotic charge, which is a felony. I don't want a felony because I have a strong desire to pursue a professional career. Is there any way I can get my charge lowered to a misdemeanor? |
| When Does an Arraignment Take Place? |
I was arrested on a felony menacing charge in La Plata County Colorado on Sept 25, 2009. Why have I not yet been arraigned? |
| Will I Be Treated as a Minor or Adult at Age 17? |
I'm 17 and I was caught "shoplifting"
an $8 dollar lighter. However the court
date is 12/15/09, and I turn 18 on
11/02/09. I'm terrified that it will
count as an adult crime and it will be
on my permanent record. Will I be
considered a minor or adult? |
| Can Bail Release Include a Requirement of House Arrest? |
My son was arrested on drug charges.
His bail was set at $250,000 the lowered
to $100,000. We were finally able to
come up with 10% and posted bail. We are
now told that instead of him being out
on bail, he will be placed under house
arrest. How is that possible? Please
explain. Thank you. |