Can a dead codefenent statement be used

Unless the statement is a "dying declaration" it cannot be used in court. A dying declaration is a statement written or spoken at a moment when the...

Amended Trespassing Conviction Without Being Fringerprinted. Do I need to go back to the courthouse to get fingerprinted?

I'm not aware of any requirement that you be fingerprinted for a misdemeanor trespassing conviction. In any event, I'm pretty sure it's not a...

Do I have a doctor/hospital malpractice case?

As the first two lawyers said, you must usually have more significant damages to warrant pursuing a medical malpractice claim, as they are...

If you now see that your first statement was incorrect, you can say that. However, when cross-examined, the lawyer will almost certainly bring up...

What happens of your Miranda rights aren't read to you

Nothing happens if you Miranda rights aren't read to you, unless you made an incriminating statement or confession. And even then, it is only...

Is a witness who recants his testimony then legally responsible for any portion of the defendants legal fees?

I agree with Ms. Raimo. A witness who rethinks his testimony and then testifies that he was initially wrong is not risking civil liability.

In Virginia, the owner is generally NOT liable for the actions of a negligent driver. There are exceptions, though.

What can you do to drop assaulting a law enforcement officer charge?

I'm not sure I have the facts straight, but if your brother only spit on glass separating him from the police officer, and made no contact with the...

4th Degree Criminal Mischief, what to do?

If your boyfriend's city or county doesn't have a Public Defender's Office, he can apply for court-appointed counsel if he meets the financial...

Can I bring a suit against the owner of a car that totaled my paid for van for the cost of a new vehicle.

Your damages are the value of the van at the time of the collision. And, the "owner" of the car is not liable for your damages simply because of...