How can my friend be charged with a possession?

Often, one person gets off because they turn against the other passengers in the car and turn state's evidence and get off as a result. Or they...

You should have an attorney prepare the necessary papers to submit to the Court Clerk's office. If you have a PD, it is likely they have the...

Can I fight my charges?

With all due respect, you're a bit confused that by getting out of the car, you're "home free." That's not the case and I assume because the cop...

I was told by the judge if I finish 6 mo. of non reporting probation my charges will be removed. I did. So how do I know if was

If you had an attorney (including a public defender) call them and ask them to follow up for you with the Court Clerk, which is usually who...

I almost shoplifted at sephora, but gave my stuff to the lady and they let me leave, will i get in trouble?

Actually, with all due respect to my colleague, it appears to me you got smart by admitting what you were about to do and stopping before it was...

How is it that my public defender who previously worked for the prosecution is allowed to represent me?

You are actually lucky to have a PD who was previously a DA because your PD usually will know the Asst DAs in the office and be better able to work...

Will my charges be dismissed since the other persons was dismissed?

There is no way to tell whether the DA's office will dismiss your drop your cases because of what happened with a co-defendant's case. Her case...

I'll answer the last issue first: There is no problem with the police not reading you your rights, as long as you didn't make any statements in...

What should I do in this situation?

This is an issue of fact that must be decided at trial. Hire a good criminal lawyer from the area in which the case is pending and fight it.

How do I appeal a case I was forced to plead guilty to because the prosecuting attorney did not turn over all the reports?

In most states, you must file a Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Criminal Court as well as the Appellate Court within 30 days of conviction...