Can a defendant replace his lawyer before the arraignment? If so what is the procedure?

What was the lawyer supposed to be doing before arraignment? People should learn to be patient and listen. Do not assume that your lawyer is dng...

When asked to turn yourself in without a warrant-do you have to ?

You are not required to turn yourself in, however, things tend to go smoother when it is a voluntary surrenedr. However, I would not advise you to...

I was falsely accused of theft at work. I worked in a patients home and the patient filed a police report against me.

You can do nothing other than deny stealing anything. Until you are charged, there is nothing to defend. Be careful regarding speaking to the...

Will this show up on a job background check?

The case should have been sealed automatically but you can check with the clerk of the Court. If the question asks have you ever been convicted of...

What happens to my license if I got pulled over and arrested for driving with it suspended

Yes, hire a criminal attorney. Driving with a suspended license can be a misdemeanor. Your suspension will be extended or your license revoked.

I have an assault misdeamor in Chatham Virginia. This happened in 1995, as a result of an all edged accident on my uncles farm.

And what would make you think that a NY criminal attorney would know about the bar standards in California???

Can a person who had you charged with larceny add charges later on after you have already been to court and sentenced on the cas

New charges regarding events not previously charged can result in a new arrest. Threatening a person with criminal prosecution unless you pay...

Can somebody who already had you arrested for larceny add or bring new charges against you after the original case is over

Yes she can bring new changes, but the fat that she is threatening you with criminal prosecution is extortion. Report the matter to the DA and see...

What exactly is double jeopardy, and is it still viable today?

Double jeopordy still exists but has been seriously eroded. It refers to the fact that our Constitution forbids a person being tried again for a...

Can I ask for a different judge in a violation of probation hearing?

You are entitled to go before the sentencing judge if that judge is still on the bench. If not, your matter is assigned to the judge who hears...

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