In a criminal trial shouldn't the attny always refer to false accusations as alleged, supposed, or something along those lines ?

My colleagues have made excellent points. Every lawyer has his or her own style. Second guessing the manner in which a case is tried-- especially...

18 year old son embezzled $550 from his employer. What are the chances they would reduce this to a misdeameanor?

Prompt repayment to the employer may go a long way toward reducing the impact of this charge. But please, please, please, do NOT try to do this...

Am I able to represent myself at trial as accused of road rage if I get legal advice? Accused of criminal damage/disord. cond?

Could you represent yourself? Yes. Should you? No. Do not fool yourself into believing that a little advice and research will be enough to...

State prosecutors almost always prosecute state crimes. I say almost because in certain circumstances a state prosecutor can be sworn as a special...

Plea deal in case the DA charge vehicular manslaughter

Sorry, but I do not think you can get an accurate estimate based on such a short summary. What time of day? How was the weather? How long had...

I need an opinion of how much time I will get out of this

You need to consult privately with a lawyer who practices in the court where you are prosecuted. Do not post any more information here, as this is...

My pregnant 16 year old says Im abusive and I do drugs she is on prob and failed for pot last week now the officer found a stem

If you are not using drugs, take the test. It does not matter if the stem is hers if you are using marijuana or any other controlled substance...

I kept my dad's ss check for years after he died. He told me because I was hid daughter I could. I'm 63 years old now.

This is potentially a federal crime, and your father's statements that this was all right are not accurate. Speak to a lawyer immediately. Do not...

My miranda rights were not read to me. can anything i may have said while being detained for retail fraud be used in court?

Stop offering details about your case on this public forum and speak to your lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, you need to hire one or have one...

How do I delete a clause from my sentence?

I think you know the answer to this. You need to hire an attorney to have the best chance of making this happen. Modification of a criminal...