Attorney Fremit is right - a good reason to object to a continuance is if the defendant is being held in jail without bond or cannot afford to pay...

What happens if victim doesn't show up at the prelim?

In this case, it seems highly likely that the Commonwealth definitely needs this witness for the preliminary hearing to testify. If the witness...

Charged w/ Felony Petit Larceny

No, they don't need the alleged victim at preliminary because your confession is probably enough for probable cause. They will need the victim for...

This is often done on a case by case basis as judges care a lot about judicial efficiency. Usually, both sides will be granted at least one...

What happens at review hearing after I complete everything I was suppose to complete for first offender possession of marijuana?

If you have done everything you were supposed to do, the judge will dismiss the charge against you on January 8th. It will show up this way on your...

Should I talk to the cops or wait till they come charge me?? If I don't talk to em is that going to be used against me as being

No, don't talk to the police. When they say "Anything you say can and will be used against you," they mean it. An attorney can protect your...

Is finding a lost credit card a theft?

Yes, the heart of the statute is misappropriating funds that do not belong to you and even if the card is lost, the money attached to the card does...

Does age matter in my theft case

23 is not young and impressionable in the eyes of the law. And you are not a first timer. You need an attorney now. Don't try to handle this...

Your attorney may be able to negotiate what is called a finding under advisement with the court, which is a a finding of guilt with conditions...

Call around to a few attorneys who handle traffic cases and hire one to represent you. If you have steady employment and an otherwise good driving...