With all due respect, Sir, you are going to Magistrate Court, not district court. Unless you understand the rules of evidence, criminal procedure,...

Did I commit blackmail and do I owe the application fee?

I do not, from what you have posted, believe you committed blackmail. You say you signed nothing. Assuming you never moved in, I do not see where...

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A man assaulted me. He was arrested. I was given a summons to appear in court. Can I be in trouble if I do not wish to go?

If you were properly served either a summons or subpoena, You would be well advised to make a Court appearance. You do not have to answer...

How did I get more time than my codefendant when we plead to the same charges and the same sentence.

This is a question best asked of your lawyer. Perhaps your co-defendant was more cooperative with the authorities. Perhaps your co-defendant's...

Can I start a lawsuit for xenofobia and racism

I am sorry this happened to you. That said, it is extremely difficult to win a case such as this, as no criminal charges were filed against you. ...

Can a judge or prosecutor changes the plea arrangement after sentencing has occured?

Your friend needs to be asking his lawyer, if this truly occurred. If your has no lawyer, he needs to retain one because something is missing from...

If i got charged with a DUI will I get tested for marijuana

Probably not, but I suggest you hire a criminal defense attorney, if you do not already have one, who handles DUI cases. A DUI stays on your...

How can video evidence be used.

Only evidence that is relevant will be introduced, and even then, it must have a probatiive value outweighing i's prejudicial value, confusion of ...

You need a criminal defense attorney. He cannot drop the charges, as that is the state's case. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense...

Can I get a first offense shoplifting charge expunged in Sc. I'm currently attending for paralegal studies. Its detrimental to

Yes you can. Good luck to you. One can do this themselves or hire an attorney. Google it on expungement in S.C. I am changing this to criminal...