Criminal Law

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do I have a right to a jury trial?
If you are charged with a felony and your case is in the Circuit Court or if you have been charged with a misdemeanor and appealed your conviction to Circuit Court you have a right to be tried by a jury.

- If my child is charged with possession of marijuana, will he/she go to jail?
Not likely. In fact, if they have had no other problems with the law, they may well be eligible for the first offender program and be eligible to have the charge dismissed after a year of good behavior and successful completion of the program.

- If I carry a gun in my pocket instead of on the outside, is it illegal?
Yes, unless you have a concealed weapons permit, any gun or knife that is possessed in a manner that it cannot be seen is a crime.

- If I forgot my Court date and didn't go could I be charged for that?
Most likely. Failure to appear for your scheduled Court date is a separate and distinct offense.

- If I need a lawyer to represent me for criminal or traffic charges, who do I call?
The Law Offices of Raymond L. Palmer and Associates!!!