You should call the court right away. The defendant must be present to waive his preliminary hearing. If your attorney is sick, then the court...

What type of verdict am I looking at ?

You should consult with an attorney and he should be able to present a gameplan to deal with the case. It sounds like you have some facts that...

If someone has falsely accused someone and filed for a simple assault what can the other person do take care of the situation

Hire a good attorney and defend the case aggressively. If this "victim" is making false accusations, then you need an attorney to expose their lies.

What's my outcome with a good lawyer?

You should consult with an attorney and hire him if you feel comfortable with his plan of attack.

Must a lawyer be paid in full prior to attending trial?

Talk to the lawyer about it. No one can answer that question.

I got 12 month ARD for a non DUI offence. Do I still have to stay out of the bars?

No, you are permitted to go into a bar and drink.

How would a defendant request a court order to compel a business to provide a copy of video surveillance for defense evidence ?

Your attorney should request the Court issue an order to require the business to produce the video. You may be required to show that the video is...

Can someone explain how this sentence works. No.1=4-10yrs confinement, No.2=10yrs probation, No.5=2-5yrs confinement

I agree with Mr. Wagner. This person will have to serve a minimum of 6 years in state prison before being eligible for parole. The probation will...

Is there any way to have a listing of Megan's law overturned

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Registration requirements are controlled by statute. That means he would be subject to whatever the law is...

Do I need an attorney?

You should call the court immediately to find out what is going on. You should also consult with a local attorney to advise you how to proceed.