Can a not guilty be changed to a dismissal? Dismissal equals innocent, a not guilty does not. Nonetheless can it be changed?

I agree with my colleagues. I do not see why you feel that a dismissal is better, but in most instances it is not.

My son has been in Michigan jail for over 16 years I have tried everything he has pass 3 lie test . please help

You need to either go to a group like the Innocence Project, or if you can afford private counsel- hire one. I am curious why he would still be...

I have no money to defend myself. I don't have faith in public defenders. What is the best strategy to defend myself?

You are 100% better off with a public defender than with doing this yourself. Id you cannot afford an attorney, use a public defender. I am an...

Is there anything to do to modify or appeal a probation violation sentence?

You can file a motion for reconsideration within 10 days of the sentence. If you are within the 10 days, contact an attorney immediately. ...

If I have ineffective counsel what can I do at sentencing as a post trial motion to avoid having to go thru an appeal process?

A full review would be needed. In many states, the fact that the cross-examination was not effective is not a way out. However, failure to...

I am looking for an appeals attorney. The charges are in Lehigh county and the defendant is in Centre County at SCI Benner.

Are you trying to appeal a new charge that he was convicted of, resulting in a violation, or are you trying to appeal the parole board's decision...

Do I need to pay civil demand?

Since you also have criminal charges pending, hire an attorney. Do not pay this until you have an attorney review it.

How many times can a district judge rescheduled a prehminary hearing before it gets throw out

It often depends upon the reason for the continuance. There is really no set rule saying 3 times and it is dismissed, as many people tend to believe.

How many times can a reschedule a prehminary hearing in magisterial district judges in union city pennsylvania

It often depends upon the reason for the continuance. There is really no set rule saying 3 times and it is dismissed, as many people tend to believe.

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Had a probation warrant issued . No law enforcement has come looking for me to arrest me. Should I go to the court house ?

You should hire an attorney and he would likely have you turn yourself in and fight the violation. If you stay out for a long time, the Judge will...