Should I plead guilty or not guilty?

Plead not guilty and go over the facts in detail with a lawyer. I think it will be hard to establish that the initial stop was unjustified, but...

Prosecution hasn't done anything in the case for 9 months. Can I sue or move the court for wasting my time?

If you are facing a felony charge, I would expect that you have an attorney. I would also expect that you have already asked your attorney about...

Whats the max time you can get for a theft by taking charge if it's a misdemeanor? how do the courts determine this?

Misdemeanor offenses are punished generally by no more than a year of imprisonment. Felonies usually involve a potential sentence of more than a...

If you are not a lawyer, then no, you cannot file a motion. If you have the means and want to help your boyfriend, hire an attorney.

It will depend on how the case was charged, but if is a felony he could easily be looking at a significant jail term. Drunk and doing drugs and...

I was arrested for a serious felony, and hired a private attorney, he is now saying he is withdrawing, will a judge allow him to

Yes, he will most likely be permitted to withdraw. Do not bring up to the judge why he wants to withdraw. I highly recommend you find another...

It is impossible to predict based on this limited information. If you have a failure to appear, you need to clear it up. I am having trouble...

I am very sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, AVVO is not designed to serve as a substitute for law school, and we cannot teach you...

I have an involuntary manslaughter charge. Can the judge instruct the jury to find me guilty of reckless homicide?

If it is a lesser included offense under Ohio law, then the judge can instruct the jury to consider reckless homicide. But the judge will not...

I am being investigated by a detective for embezzlement charges from my employer. He acts like im already guilty.

Say nothing! Write nothing! The detective is not your friend. You need an attorney involved to defend you. Cooperating without first having...