What happens if I'm not read my rights when arrested?

This is one of the most commonly asked questions I get as a criminal defense attorney. A person is entitled to their Miranda warnings when two...

Is it a good idea to represent myself in municipal court.

There are possible defenses to this charge with the first one being an issue with "corpus delicti" which will and should be explored in motions to...

Is there anyway to get a simple marijuana charge reduced by programs (please list all program options)

There may be several options available to resolve this but no one will know until they have a chance to review all the facts and discuss it with...

It all depends on how the prosecutor in your case handled it. They can ask for an extradition but that is rare on misdemeanor charges as the cost...

Is an alford plea binding? can i appeal it?

It is binding and like other pleas you have 10 days to appeal.

I was arrested last week in Lexington county with a pwid of crack cocaine is it possible that i can get probation?

It is far to early to even have the discussion of potential sentencing yet as the charge is only one week old and you have not seen any of the...

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If a lawyer quit in a high volume case do I go to the judge to let them know and ask for an appointed lawyer?

Has your layer filed a motion to be relieved with the court? If so, then you have basically 2 choices 1) retain a lawyer (Large price tag is a...

If a person is charged with b&e a financial institution with intent to steal but they have no evidence what is done?

What can be done is retain a lawyer and obtain a copy of the discovery in the case that has the details of the charge and why the police suspect a...

Unfortunately yes. The federal government can pick up the charges because there are different elements to the federal charge(s) compared to the...

How do I get the Circuit Solicitor to obey 1) a direct order of the Court & 2) State Statute and expunge my record?

It sounds like you are right in that the charge should be expunged following a not guilty verdict. Your best bet would be to retain a lawyer that...