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Drug addicts a bad name. . . as opposed to what, the lofty high on echelon they deserve? Not to be mean, but I got a good laugh out of that quote. Thanks.

Just remember that you can't deal with the police about reducing your sentence, that has to be done by the prosecutor. . .

There may be some kind of narcotics task force in your area. you could call your police and ask them. Then you could tell the narcotics officer what you want to do, and if they're excited about it, they'll probably agree to talk with the prosecutor about reducing your sentence. . .

I'm curious, what is this a homework assignment for? Paralegal or law school? Some survey class?

I also have a feeling that the amount matters a great deal. . . How much of the drug, and what kind of drug? State? Federal?

He's asking to find out how to expunge his criminal record, what resources there are online to help him. . .

You are saying Illegal Designated Driving. . . did you have your full license when this happened?

By doing their own homework. . .

usually, to gather evidence. Perhaps they needed to get witnesses, sounds like put them before a grand jury, etc. Maybe there was some lab work that needed to be done that takes time, and an outside lab. . . That's why I asked what the charge is. Some would make sense to take time, other...

What are you being charged with?

yah, problem is if that the relative is an expert in a different field. Like family law. Property law, etc., and has no clue about criminal law. In that case, I'd "roll the dice" and get a public defender. Some are good. Some are ##$ awful.

Sometimes instead of time in jail, a Judge will let you spend time in rehab "day for day."

Also, sometimes DUIs have a time limit. Like, if you haven't had one in 7 years, then it'll be charged as your first. ETc. many States are getting harsher on this, though. . . and it does vary greatly by State.

AA, maybe even rehab. . . Thing is, is this your 4th DUI and they are all in Florida? Some people think they have a felony, when they don't, due to what is something like a loophole. In a lot of places, State's done recognize the DUIs of other States, hence, people who think they are up for a...

You should check out your lease agreement, see if it says anything about if the residence is furnished or not, etc.

He's in Arkansas, not AZ= Arizona.

John will never respond. This thing is over 1 year old. . . never.

Were you ever forcibly in a mental institution? Otherwise, like JHarris I don't understand why you'd lose your gun rights over a misdemeanor. . .

the average murderer is not out in 5 years. . . You'll be sentenced to a huge amount of community service, at the least, and they'll want some kind of plan as to how you can repay what you stole.

. . . don't do the crime if you can't spell it. . . Personally, I wouldn't "nark" on him.