In most states, if you have been arrested for a criminal offense, but were not convicted (i.e. found not guilty at trial), or the charges were ultimately dismissed, you are entitled to have your ar

Typically if you are a first time offender, the court will usually offer you upon a plea of guilty probation, with little to no jail time, and depending on the facts, a chance to have a deferred se

If you plead "no contest" with respect to a criminal trespass charge and the charge was later dismissed after you successfully completed your community service work, there is no conviction to expun

If a grandparent of the child that supposedly was abducted has been charged with a kidnapping offense which is a felony, I recommend that a criminal defense attorney be immediately consulted to ass

Yes, you should speak with an attorney as soon as you can.,  Why were you not appointed an attorney at the arraignment?  Did the court advise you of your right to have one appointed?