The detective won't give our public defender all of the evidence.I need a new lawyer but I can afford one without payments..help

You are certainly entitled to change attorneys if you are unhappy with the public defender and there a number of really good private attorneys in...

Should I face new charges or turn myself in on the violation of probation

Depending on where the charges are, an attorney can often work with both prosecutors to work out a resolution for both cases. Technically, if you...

Can this came back to me in any way? Do I have to go to court? What will happen to Chris?

You need a lawyer. Even if Chris says he is going to take responsiblity for the drugs, that doesn't mean he will or that the state will decide not...

Can a magistrate judge choose not to issue a felony warrant when someone openly admits in his court room to committing a felony?

Your lawyer is right. The judge's duty is to enforce the law, but it is not his place to bring charges. Ultimately it is the victim of the crime...

Bullied into committing a crime;what is the best defense to prove to the court and judge for this act of violence

I can't tell you what can and cannot be helpful to this person without knowing specific facts, but I can give you a general answer. If a person is...

Michael Moody has done a really good job of outlining the options for your family member. I am writing to add that it is very important for this...

Can I face statutory rape charges?

Statutory rape applies only to persons who have sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 16. Based upon your question, it appears she was...

I need to get a misdemeanor shoplifting charge reduced to infraction to save my ass from felony probation violation...

There are ways to get past a misd. shoplifting without having it be on your record but you will need the help of a lawyer who regularly works in...

What charges can be charged against my daughter?

What the State will do is try to charge her as a party to a crime. They will asssert that she in some way was helping her friends. I can't guess...

Can a misdeamenor case be moved 2 another town? how do u prove abuse of power/office?

Any case can potentially be moved (what is called a change of venue) but it has to meet certain criteria and a motion has to be filed in the...