When will the court appointed lawyer be assigned?

We can't tell you what will happen with this case in the end. However, it sounds as if he has a motion to revoke probation and he'll be (or has...

Am I guaranteed a jury trial in criminal cases? Is there something above the constitution I'm missing?

I am a Maine lawyer, and we have a jury trial right for all criminal cases; but your post caught my interest. After a quick review of some judicial...

As you already have a lawyer, it would make sense to ask him or her rather than Avvo. I can say that in Maine, though, you can get treatment paid...

If this occurred in Maine, then he needs to speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area or, at minimum, the lawyer of the day in court at...

Can I be charged with shoplifting after leaving premises?

Shoplifters often are charged immediately when they are caught in the act-- however, sometimes days or weeks go by before an alleged thief is...

If an officer files a charge wrong, can it be changed to the correct charge after the arraignment?

Prosecutors generally are allowed to amend complaints and often catch errors like this one at arraignment. There are restrictions after a plea is...

You ask two questions here. Can you be charged with conspiracy? Yes, because law enforcement requires only probable cause to charge someone, and...

I agree with the previous posters that when you state you lied to the police about an alleged crime you are (in a sense) confessing to a crime....

Yes, you can be banned from returning to that store, because it is private property. In fact, you most likely are prohibited from returning there...

How do i get my 20 year old daughter out of my house?

You are in an awkward position as both landlord and parent. If you decide to evict her-- which you can, unless you have a rental agreement that you...