Does this fall under "Ineffective Assistance of Counsel"

This is not ineffective at all. A defendant has a right to be present during voir dire, not his family and friends. The public has a right to...

Can I be allowed to let my 2 boys see their grandfather if he has had a past sex offender case about 15 years ago

This is actually a very complex question. This will depend in large part on what kind of custody agreement you have with the boys' father. It will...

What happens after being caught shoplifting without having the police involved or signing anything

It sounds like you got a break and the matter is over. If they didn't call the police then, I can't imagine they would do anything later. I...

Can I get a firearms license in PA with a felony from 1991 for unlawful delivery of a noncontroled substance?

Even without an expungement, you may also be able to get a declaratory judgment from a federal judge saying that you have retained your Second...

Suspect doesn't show any remorse sentencing relevant to case? Bad for naturally emotionless people?

You're right. Some people are stoic, and some people are not. It isn't fair for a judge to punish someone who has a flat affect more harshly than...

Would like to find out the process to have my civil rights, and right to legally own a firearm.

There are two ways to get your gun rights restored. First, you could try to get your civil rights restored in Texas state court. I don't practice...

My dad was a U.S. Citizen my mom German I was born in Germany on my way to a military hospital but was not on military soil

You probably are a derivative citizen, which would mean that you would automatically be a U.S. citizen even without filing anything. The rule is...

Can I leave the country after an OUI?

From what I understand from your question, it doesn't appear you got arrested or are under any kind of conditions of release. If this is the case,...

Is there a point that prosecution can make you accept plea bargain or go to trial

No one can ever make your son plead guilty to anything. No one can ever prevent him from pleading guilty either. But, maybe to get at what you...

You can be charged, but that doesn't mean much. From what you described you were way overcharged, and there isn't probable cause to support most of...