Should I plead guilty even if I was wrongly arrested?

I agree with my colleague. Please do not expect that you will get competent advice in an online forum like AVVO, because there are always more...

Under what circumstances can a criminal drug case be tried in civil court?

None. Criminal refers not just to a charge but to a manner in which the case is handled. Criminal cases usually involve a threat to loss of...

I am planning a trip to Ireland I was convicted of a felonly 38 years ago will this be a problem.

You should consult an immigration lawyer. Hopefully it will not be a problem, but you won't get a definitive answer on a website like this one. ...

If you sign, you agree to be responsible for the payments. You know your son better than any lawyer on AVVO. It is your decision. This is...

If I testify that I heard my friend say that he robbed the bank, is this hearsay, will it be admitted in trial?

Didn't you ask a similar question about arson? Again, in a robbery case, this would be an admission by a party. Admissions are not hearsay under...

If the prosecution calls me to the witness stand and I testify that the defendant confessed to burning down the building,

It depends on the reason the statement is offered. In an arson trial, that statement would be considered as an admission by a party. Under most...

I have a friend who stole and forged 1 check for $100 and has 2 pending shoplifting charges (1 failure to appear).

The charges will be listed on a criminal complaint and in a court docket, but it sounds like you already know what the charges are. Whether the...

If a female is sentenced to Carswell Federal Prison due to severe medical conditions, will she get good care? Federal Crime

The Bureau of Prisons is required to provide adequate medical care to inmates. Adequate does not necessarily mean what one might expect outside of...

Should I hire a lawyer or get a court appointed lawyer? What should i Plea (if no lawyer) to receive the least harsh punishment

Hire an attorney, one who has experience with the local police and courts. Ask around and hire the best you can afford. That is what will get you...

Was with someone who was stealing and received same charge, is it possible for her to still plead guilty to everything in court?

You need to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Your friend may or may not take responsibility, but you need someone to go through the...