Do I have a chance of a fed. Felony getting dropped to a misdemeanor with a court appointed lawyer who seems to hate me?

What did you sell half a gram of? Federal indictments are rarely dismissed. However, they are sometimes reduced to federal simple possession...

How much jail/prison time for assault and battery on a female? No weapons and she was not pregnant or elderly.

If you had no prior convictions, you are facing 0-60 days in jail or probation (community or intermediate). If you had one to four convictions,...

My friend took my television so I filed a warrant he has returned my television can I drop the warrant

You cannot dismiss the charges yourself. However, you should call the prosecuting Assistant District Attorney and tell him that you would like...

Should a lawyer that has been licensed for just 4 years be trusted to handle a felony case?

It depends on the attorney. Some attorneys learn more in a month than others learn in 4 years.

Miranda rights only apply in custodial interrogations. Since law enforcement never spoke to you, Miranda rights are not applicable in this...

When is a bench trial preferred over a jury trial?

A jury trial on controversial crimes may lead to jury nullification, meaning a jury acquits a defendant, even though the members of the jury...

Attorneys may charge reasonable fees for initial consultations. $100 is likely reasonable. Excessive fees, however, may be a violation of Rule 1.5...

My boyfriend was arrested for breaking and entering and larceny. He is 18 how much jail time may he have to do?

Your boyfriend is facing 4-20 months imprisonment, active or suspended. Based on that criminal record, his prior record level is Level I (0-1 Pt)....