I received a letter from my county's magistrate court requesting that I appear for an arrest warrant hearing.
Hire a lawyer. If not, there's a good chance you'll end up in jail at the end of that pre-warrant hearing.
Marietta, GA
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Hire a lawyer. If not, there's a good chance you'll end up in jail at the end of that pre-warrant hearing.
You need to discuss this with a Chicago lawyer, not a Georgia lawyer. Post your question where lawyers there can see it.
A maximum of 15 years plus whatever remains on his probation. He needs a good lawyer.
Too late for a mistrial to be declared itself, but there may exist an appellate issue as to whether the judge should have granted the mistrial. ...
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Ask his lawyer. If he doesn't have one, he needs one.
Of course it can, but whether it will in your case depends on a lot of factors and information that you should discuss with your lawyer.
It depends on the judge. You need to pose this question to your friend's lawyer, who should either be familiar with the judge or have the know-how...
It depends on where the testimony is taking place. At a probable cause hearing, yes. At a motion to suppress hearing, yes. At trial, probably not.
You are eligible for first offender treatment. It is not automatic, however. In any event, an experienced lawyer may be able to get you better...
Were you questioned by law enforcement after being arrested? If not, then their failure to mirandize you doesn't matter.