With regards to carrying a firearm, What is Concealment?

The following is straight out of a case in Delaware: "Statute establishing offense of carrying “concealed” weapon requires that weapon be hidden...

If a discovery request is made for a list of witnesses for the prosecution and none is given, can the officer still testify?

In Delaware, the State is not required to disclose witnesses in discovery. They are required to inform the defense of expert witnesses only under...

I want to file for a full pardon

It is extremely difficult to get a pardon in Delaware. It is very involved, takes a couple of years, and in the case of a USC 2 and only 6 years...

Is this endangering the welfare of a child?

In Delaware, the State would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that you:Knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the...

PBJ is tricky because your guilty plea and conviction are stayed to see how you do on probation, then they will be dismissed if you complete...

What is DUI court??

DUI court is a new innovation in our courts. Basically, it is for second offenders and gives them a way to avoid a second offense DUI and jail...

What should I do????

1. He should give no statements to police or anyone without his lawyer present. 2. he should not talk on the phone (calls are recorded at all our...

Once additional charges are added

If the new charges relate to the same case, then yes, there would be a new arraignment and setting of bail on the additional charges. Sometimes...

Will I go to jail?

In Delaware we have two levels of theft: misdemeanor theft (under $1500) and felony theft (over $1500). Neither of them have mandatory jail time...

I am being charged with assualt with a knife. But there is no weapon. Victim has injury. No evidence was collected from me?

To start, I wouldn't tell your side of the story until you go to trial. If you make a statement to the police and the testify at trial, the State...