Criminal Law FAQs

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Criminal Expungement

  • Are criminal records of conviction eligible for expungement under the new law?
  • How long does expungement typically take?
  • What are the most important factors to prove to the court that you deserve your second chance?
  • Do you need an attorney for an expungement?

Criminal Law

  • What are the different crimes and their punishments?
  • I've been charged with a crime. Now what?
  • I've had a few drinks. What happens if I get pulled over?
  • What is the difference between a DUI and a DWI?
  • What are the consequences of a DWI?