What are the benefits of having a private lawyer over a public defender?

I agree witht eh others. Public Defenders are as competent as private attorneys and sometimes more competent. Private attorneys may have more...

My brother claims to have been adopted by another adult. Do my parents have a right to know this & is there a way find out?

It depends on whether your brother is an adult. If your brother is an adult, then he can be adopted and his parents are not entitled to any notice...

My husband and I are out on bond for a criminal drug charges can they make us stay apart what are our rights as a married couple

I agree with the previos answers, it depends on the conditions written on your bond (not what your bondsman says). However, if the judge did make...

Can I press charges for hijacking my Steam account?

I would assume that some criminal offense covers this, but I am not familiar with the crime. I would fecommend callig the local FBI (it is...

I do not know what CWP is. IF it is the thing as Pre-trial intervention, you normally cannot get PTI with a prior simple possession charge. ...

Can a defendant ask to dismiss a case if there is no evidence what so ever but a so called witness?

ASctuall, there is really no procedure to ask the court to dismiss a case. Normally, if there is no evidence, you ask the prosecutor to dismiss. ...

Can my parents be held responsible? What should they do?

I think it is unlikely they would be charged. there is no such thing as acessory after the fact of a i misemeanor, which seems to be the only...

What should I do?

If you cannot afford an attorney, get a public defender. IF you already have an attorney, follow his/her advice.

Can a warrent be dropped if paid off

I cannot understand your question. It sounds like your friend ha a SC arrest warrant for a probation violation. When he was picked up iin NY, SC...

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With a general sessions charge going through plea court if I don't agree with offers; what are other my options?

If you do not agree with an offer, you cansometimes plead straigh up with no recomendation and hope to get propbation. You risk a higher sentence...