Is there a law to where a public defender has to visit an inmate before trial?

The case cannot be dropped because the public defender has not seen your friend. Unfortunately there are too few public defenders and too many...

Can the police search your house for a person that's not you if they don't have a warrant

There are a number of issues in your question and your sister needs a lawyer as soon as possible to adequately defend herself. Without a search...

Can a previous drug conviction from another state hinder the outcome of a new case of the same charge?

There are really two questions here - the search can not be made more reasonable or legal by the prior conviction. Any decision on the search would...

State to State Transfers

My experience with situations like this is that the receiving state will carry out the sentence imposed by the court. The receiving state is simply...

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Could i go to jail if i took 6 ipods and a phone?

While it is unlikely you would go to jail in South Carolina for a first offense property crime no one could guarantee you that and you need an...

After filing a motion pro se if you decide you dont want to go forth with it can you cancel it?

You likely need to get a lawyer as soon as possible. Many times you can cancel/withdraw your pro se motion and the clerk will cancel the hearing....

Daughters dad has had no contact or support to her in 11months my husband would like to adopt her can we take his rights

You should contact an attorney as quickly as possible as your legal posture for terminating the father's parental rights and adopting could not be...

Is there ever a justifiable reason to withhold visitation in the court's eyes?

While I appreciate you seeking advice on this difficult issue anywhere you can find it you should address this matter with your attorney and follow...

How much time can you get for an escape charge from a countyjail on a work-release order in south carolina?

Pursuant to SC code section 24-13-410, one year to fifteen years consecutive to any previously imposed sentence. It appears the one year may be...

I have been in jail 6 months pendings charges they say breaking in vending machines because someone said i did. how long can

The bond does not seem reasonable considering your description of the activity you are accused of. If you do not have counsel you should get an...