How long does it take for a subpoena to be issued after sending in an application for statement of charges has been filed?

I agree with both Attorneys, The State's Attorney can choose to initiate charges and issue a summons at any time before the 2 year statute of...

What should I do if the police wants to interview my son about a homicide?

I agree with both Attorneys your son should not speak with investigators without an Attorney present. If he is picked up and brought in for...

I agree with Mr. Oakley, furthermore your Hicks date will not be waived by your Attorney if The Court finds good cause for the postponement. The...

How to apply to commissioner for authorisation of a public defender

Go to The Commissioner's office, file an income statement and application to OPD. He must apply at least 10 days before his trial date or OPD will...

Wjat happens when stet is nopened due to new case

I agree with Mr. Scherr, since it has been over one year, The State must show good cause to re-open the case under a stet.

Will my husband have to do jail time for a first time felony offense?

I agree with Mr. Ness, deadly force cannot be used to defend property, only for defense of yourself. A property owner can threaten the use of...

Can cds distribution case get thrown? If money was never confiscated

I agree with both Attorneys, a finding of guilt for cds distribition requires The State to prove beyond a reasonable doubt there was possession of...

Can case be dismissed if money was not? Taking for cds distribution

I agree woth both Attorneys, cds distribution only requires posession of cds with a specific intent to distribute the substance, exchange of money...

Should money be confiscated after cds distribution arrest

If your money was not confiscated you should not be second guessing whether it should have. Consider yourself lucky property was not seized because...

Does the inmate show up at a dismissal hearing

I agree with Mr. Eidelberg, a Defendant does not necessarily need to be present for The State to enter a nolle prosequi, but The State will usually...