Atty. Moreno is correct. Criminal proceedings are done on the record in open court. The prosecutor and everyone else will be there for a motion to...

I asked this question before what does 20 years execution ,suspended after 9,probation 3 years .locked up since 2004

The defendant would serve up to 9 years, minus any credit, and be released on probation. While on probation, the unexecuted portion--11 years in...

Ineffective assistance of council claim.

An ineffective assistance claim can only be raised after conviction. It appears your case is still pending. The motion would be a motion to dismiss...

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You shouldn't be telling the judge anything. Your attorney should. If you do not have one, you should hire one immediately. It's possible you can...

Can a public defender get my record cleaned ? Or Expungement ?

I agree with Atty. Shalvoy. Pardons/expungements only apply to convictions. It looks like your attorney got you a good deal that will involve the...

My motion for default was granted. Now what do I do?

That depends on the case. If it's a contract case with a definite sum (as established by the contract), you can probably move for a judgment on...

Juvenile arrests?

It sounds like there was no conviction. The "fine" was probably a civil demand from the store. There is no infraction for larceny so you could not...

Can I re-file a motion for default?

Yes. You could file it as long as the opposing parties are in default.

Sentence reduction

Those would have been trial defenses or arguments for the original sentencing.. Sentence review and sentence modification are very difficult. For a...

Should I get a lawyer for a child custody battle and a DCF case? If so,how do I find a pro bono lawyer in the Waterbury,CT area?

If either case happens, then yes, you should have an attorney. If DCF files a petition, you can apply for a court-appointed attorney. You should...