Was I supposed to be served with any paper or notified when criminal charges were filed against me in a court of law?

Normally you get arrested, ticketed or given a promise to appear as your notice that the proceedings against you have begun. However, law...

Can a public defender be appointed for Notice of hearing on Application of Criminal Warrant?

No, you are not entitled to an attorney at the point in the process. However, It is well worth hiring an attorney to see if they can prevent the...

In a criminal trial, can a mistrial be declared with merit, if the presiding judge PRESSURES a deadlocked vote into GUILTY?

You may have an issue for appeal not mistrial. The judge is going to try to get the jury to reach a decision but he can't suggest a verdict or...

I was arrested for simple assualt against a process server. on my own property Whats my next step and what's the penalty.

I agree with the previous comments. You need to hire an attorney. An attorney may be able to help you resolve your case favorably.

Getting 11 months will you stay in County Jail or transfer to prison.

If you get a sentence to less than a year you should serve it in county jail. Always, Always ask your lawyer or the judge if you do not understand...

Can a school offical question a child without the mother being present

The answer to your question is yes BUT. What I mean is the school official has the right to question and search students without the student's...

The short answer is yes the prosecutor can change the charges. As a former prosecutor, I can say first hand that amending the charge is common...