Statute of Limitations here????

The statute of limitations will not help you. If the arresting officer fails to show, the case is likely to be dropped, but don't count on it. ...

What happens in Federal Criminal Court if the defendant is terminally ill?

Just on these facts, I doubt a prosecutor will drop the case. More details are needed to determine whether the court will agree to a...

Ok..can u get in trouble for cashing a business check wrote to me that was fake and i didnt kno it?

If you say you didn't know, it will be hard to prosecute you. But you did negotiate the check, and you got money. The right thing to do, in my...

Lawyer is charging me 1,500 for a misdemeanor and a felony E. should i be concerned with the flat fee for two charges?

The fee is very reasonable, but if you have a concern, discuss it with your attorney. I am sure he would be pleased to take more of your money,...

I am asking this one for a friend. In 2009 my friend acquitted of conspiracy to commit burglary, now 2014 civil suit came, SOL?

I added civil to your practice areas, because a lawsuit is usually for money damages. The passage of time may be a defense, but it depends on the...

Can anyone tell me if I'm entitled to representation by a public defendant if I'm a Canadian citizen and have charges in FL?

Citizenship does not determine whether you are entitled to a lawyer; your financial status does. If you lack the funds to hire an attorney, you ...

Every jurisdiction differs on the terms of house arrest/home confinement. I suggest that you use AVVO to find a lawyer in your area to answer this...

Can I appeal a sexual assault sentence after preliminary hearing?

You have not been convicted yet, or sentenced. So there is nothing to appeal. But you will need a lawyer to defend you at trial . Hire the best...

I went to the bar last night and summoned and I am under 21 I just need to find my next step? can I get it off my record

This can be handled if you get an attorney quickly and take steps to resolve the matter with an expungement. The case will be heard in Providence....

When making a pre indictment plea does the judge sentence you

Such a plea usually will result in a lower sentence than a post indictment plea. Typically the lawyers for the prosecution and defense will know...