Do lawyers get to cross examine witnesses at the pre trial?

The PH is the only opportunity before trial to do that.

Is it required that the cops get a defendents statement before they take him to jail and before the preliminary?

No-and it is actually better that he does not give a statement. Most officers try to get a statement because it will usually hurt a defendant. ...

I got charged with theft 2 months ago and that came up to 11 dollars and my court date is in two days but I got charged again la

Neither case involves a significant amount of merchandise. The fact that you got caught and then did it again will certainly be something the...

Citated for summary offense harrasment for a fight, how do i get it dismissed

The chances of it being dismissed largely depend on things out of your control. It depends on what the police claim they saw, what this other...

I am on probation in PA for a second DUI and got new charges in NJ

The police brutality is another matter. In most situations, it does not relate to the criminal matter. In terms of the offer-it is very poor...

A girl is going to court for being a Retail theft she is going to court but she do not know wherewhat time togo whatshouldshe do

You need to call the courthouse. Typically, with adult criminal cases I would be able to find out for you if you called my office. However, I am...

No. Most of my work is in Philadelphia county. It is the DAs decision whether to prosecute. They may be in the process of doing that or they may...

Is my case worth fighting? Should i attempt to get a lawyer for only a paraphernalia charge?

Definitely hire an attorney. I do not practice in DC, but it is quite possible that there can be collateral consequences that include a license...

Person arrested for violation of probation, how long will he be detained?

In Pennsylvania, and I am sure it is similar in Delaware, it will be up to the state parole board. They will have a great deal of discretion and...

Supreme Court Appeal questions- Would lawyer pay back money to client if when appeal a case is not accept into Supreme Court?

Attorneys are not allowed to place contingent fees on criminal law cases. It is unethical and even if it wasn't-you would not be able to find...