How can an attempted assault 1st fel C be dismissed for a schizophrenic 19 yr who hit a 91 year old man?

There is no legal way to dismiss this case pre-trial. Either gonto trial and win (defense of mental disease or defect) or persuade the DA to plea...

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Take the ACD and run. It is a dismissal!. As was suggested by another attorney, if you can get an immediate sealing then so much the better. At the...

How can police believe a low life on parole over a working man with a clean record?

The truth is an absolute defense -- for him as well as for you.

You are about to be arrested. Hire a lawyer ASAP. Let the lawyer work out the details. While you think you did nothing someone believes the...

If your attorney request a judge for recusal on your behalf for a perceived bias do they have to honor it?

The judge must consider the motion but is not obliged to grant the relief. Ultimately, an appellate court can review the judge's decision not to...

Presumably you are over 21 and can make your own decisions. You agreed to the fee (a not unreasonable one at that) and, now that your lawyer did...

You need to contact your attorney to arrange a surrender NOW! If you surrender voluntarily it is more likely (but not a certainty) that you...

What happens is oral arguments are not scheduled?

You don't and you can't. Your attorney can request oral argument on a motion he/she filed but unless the judge wants oral argument it will not...

No one can force you to take a lie detector test, except possibly an employer who makes it a condition of employment. In court: never. You can...

Do you still pay a fine after your summons was dismissed?

No. A fine is a criminal sentence. There can be no penalty unless you have been found guilty of the charge. Since the matter was dismissed, no...